Good Afternoon,
Well a few weeks back I joined my first CAL, which was organised by
Sandra at Cherry Heart. It was my first crochet blanket, but I thought I have to start somewhere..
Well I have to say I really enjoyed it and am looking at making another one already, I ordered the Stylecraft wool pack from Black Sheep Wool.
Here are some pictures of my finished blanket.
Oh how I love it so..
This was when it was WIP
Here is the wool I used, I have some left over so thinking of making a matching cushion.
Did you join in the CAL? I think it's fab that thousand of like minded people from all over the world took part. I learnt so many different stitches and can't wait to start another one.
At the weekend I also managed to make a blind for pickles bedroom, here it is before sewing
And here it is completed and hang up. It's made her room so much warmer. I ordered the fabric from
Plush Addict, which was great and delivered to my door.
This is the 3rd blind of this type I have made, but by far the best due to getting better at sewing over time.
I now have a Seaglass shawl on the go, but I am making it with DK stylecraft from my stash - Raspberry, Parchment and Gold.
I got to try out the dough hooks on my mixer this weekend, I am so not good at kneading bread so they are a god send!,
here is the bread...
It looks lovely but the taste is not so great, I have real issues making Gluten Free bread, it smells yummy and this time it raised in the tin prior to baking but turns to a brick when cooled:(
Any advice bread makers out there?
One thing I will say is I have managed to find Silly Yak pastry block which is Gluten Free and it's perfect for cheeses straws, mince pies etc, I was not looking forward to another Christmas without Cheese straws and sausage rolls. Now I can smile a very happy smile.
Well that's all for now, tonight will be time to soak my fruit to Christmas Puddings.
Take care and keep safe dear friends
Mxx