Warning - medical details. Bladder woes As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, I've been experiencing increasing problems with my bladder lately. This is a common problem among "ladies of a certain age" but I have always felt that my problems didn't really fall into that category. I think as I am…
First of all, sorry not to have got round to visiting everyone last week. I seemed to have a very busy week and time simply ran away with me and I got behind with everything. I hope I'll do a bit better this week! What's On Your Workdesk this Wednesday? I'm still working…
What's On Your Workdesk this Wednesday? UFO time! Black sideways-knit jumper The black sideways-knit jumper is now finished, washed and ready to be put away for the winter. As predicted, the rather stringy-looking new ribbing has fluffed up and softened in the wash as the wax was removed from the yarn. Despite my…
What's On Your Workdesk this Wednesday? As before, there isn't anything worth reporting on my actual desk. This week, on the creative front, I have been concentrating on my knitting. Knitting The black sideways knit UFO This is coming along nicely. I blocked it out on my blocking mat, in an attempt to…
What's On Your Workdesk this Wednesday? A couple of Florabunda "Thank You" cards that I made by printing the design on the computer, and then colouring with my Tombow markers. The monochrome one has a very subtle touch of purple which unfortunately isn't showing well on the photo. My actual workdesk hasn't seen…
What's On Your Workdesk this Wednesday?Another busy week on the creative front. I had two important cards to make, and made further progress on my knitting. Our wedding anniversary Here is the card I made for my hubby. It had to be rather a quick one because I spent so long making his…
What's On Your Workdesk this Wednesday? We have now been asking each other that question for a total of eleven years now! Not that I was involved at the beginning, but I've been around for a good few years. We usually do an ATC (Artist Trading Card) swap to celebrate the anniversary but…
Next Tuesday is my hubby's birthday. As I mentioned in my recent WOYWW post, I decided to make him an accordion card featuring some of our many teddies. He has always loved teddies, and tends to rescue poor abandoned ones he finds in charity shops, to give them a good home - a…
Day 7 After harvesting the fenugreek seed sprouts (which are delicious, by the way), I started a new batch, this time pink kale seeds. This time I used the full recommended amount for the sprouter, 1 1/2 teaspoons, instead of the 1 teaspoon that I used for the first batches. Now that I…
What's On Your Workdesk this Wednesday? It's been quite a busy week. Birthday card for my hubby My hubby's birthday is coming up, and I've been so inspired over the last couple of weeks by the WOYWWers who have shown us their gorgeous accordion albums/cards that I thought I'd attempt one myself. My…
