Feeling spoilt

How are we all doing? Staying sane despite the hectic time of year? I hope you are all taking time out regularly to relax, breathe and recharge. My needles and hooks have been working in overdrive all week, but as is with this time of year, I cannot really show too much right now. I do plan on doing a photo heavy years round up after Xmas though, so watch this space.

Today I wanted to share with you my wonderful acquisitions of late. I'm feeling SO spoilt and blown away by how generous the yarning community is. You may remember in my previous post I mentioned the wonderful #getyouryarnwishesgranted2017. Well I have received two of my wishes so far and I'm so in love with what I have been given. First up the wonderful Lisa-lou of Made by Penguins sent me a tote bag, small notions bag and a few extra, granting my wish of a new project bag. Isn't it cute! And the little snowflake progress keeper! Perfect!!

Second wish was for a dpn or circular needle keeper. The lovely frootjoos over on Instagram has granted my wish and sent me this delightful festive needle cosy. I can't wait to fill it up and have it on show. I wonder if the hubster, I mean Santa will have understood my hints and bought me a new set?

I hope the two little parcels have arrived safely and have been loved as much I did making them. I'm sure they gave been. Im still in love with how generous you all are and can only hope I haven't let the side down. Do tell me if I have.

Right must get on. Gifts to make before final posting day and tea to be drunk. Please do share and comment away. Tell me how you feel about my little corner and what you would like to see. I appreciate every reader.

Til next time
Mrs L
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Super heroes and family

Morning all!

How are we all feeling on this dark, cold, winter's morning (if you're in the northern hemisphere)? Are you ready for the festive season? I'm not seem! We have managed to space the extended family out nicely this year, giving me time between visits to craft like a mad woman. Every year I end up panic making, staying up late to finish items off and wishing I had started earlier. This year is no exception!

Most of this week has seen me crocheting away at lightening speed, bringing a large cow and superman into life amongst other things. When I first planned what I was making along with who for, I spent a great deal of time searching the wonderful Ravelry catalogue for suitable patterns. One of my sister-in-laws is absolutely mad about cows and very happy to receive anything remotely cow looking. There are some amazing patterns out there for amigurumi cows but I quickly fell in love with this beautiful one, partly because of its heart shaped patches. Despite having read through the pattern though, and ensuring I had everything I needed, I must have totally glazed over how big this beautiful creature would be. Usually the amigurumi I make take me 1-3 days to make, allowing for real life to interrupt me. I quickly realised though, after finishing the head and closing my 100th stitch, that this was no ordinary toy.

The beautiful Daisy

Beautiful isn't she! I thoroughly enjoyed making her and hope sil is as happy to receive (open) her in 21 days!

Whilst wrapping up the wonderful cow and other gifts for the family I quickly realised I had forgotten one small but very important gift. This saw me pulling an all nighter on Friday before our intended 100 mile round trip to visit and present swap. In fact I finished sewing him together and Things 2 & 3 wrapped him up in the car on the way!

Who is this super character, I hear you ask. Well...

 

Isn't he cute!!

Our youngest nephew is dotty about Super Heroes, and up until the summer it had to be Flash. Thankfully when I had seen him during the holidays we had been discussing the super heroes and how he felt Superman was better than Flash, mainly because Superman has more powers. The mind of a 7 year old! I was so grateful to find this pattern for him on Ravelry for free, and even more so when I realised how quick a make he was. Three hours in total!

Right, now that's swap one done I need to be getting on with the gifts for swap two, which is this Saturday. So on that note I will say tata for now. Take care everyone.

Till next time

Mrs L

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