fat quarter trousers .

So i had a fab fat quarter but the print was too big to make into a nappy and it got me wondering what i could make with it instead..trousers! They are designed for now as it used up almost the whole width of the fat quarter so he wont have a great deal of time in them but i feel so satisfied lol.

Knitty knickers!

Currently working on 2 soaker patterns made using 4ply sock yarns , seems to be lots about but not that many using sock yarns, or are knitted flat and seamed, i prefer mine top down and in the round! The first is a knitted pair adapted from a pre war pattern, after much configuring to get the right gauge using modern yarn sizes and needles, i think I'm there! Sizes Then where made bigger with a tighter leg cuff so that they lasted longer rather than the fitted look that only lasts a few months or so until baby grows, plus i do love vintage looks. The second is a crochet pair which hopefully will be one of those plug in calculator tut type patterns, Are you interested in them? Both haven't been tested especially not other sizes so come as virgin patterns. Excited to be offering them to you later on next month.

tarn rug..again!

having accumulated another stash of grotty t shirts..i decided to make another tarn rug, for those who don't know, tarn is t shirts cut into fabric! You can also use tights (pantyhose) , jeans , called jarn..anything really. I prefer the spiral method of cutting , something quiet cathartic about snipping it up to be honest, at the moment I've run out of stuff to add, but I've done another 3 rounds more after this picture, I'm hoping to have one big enough for the new attic room.

The great declutter..

Decided to ditch things in favour of a more natural approach..heres all that i currently have bar makeup which i dont have vast amounts of anyway. All i want to keep is olive oil, apple cider vinager, bicarb of soda, coconut oil, a rock deoderant, rock salt, honey and toothpaste and bar soap!

so bye bye to stick deoderants, all liquid soaps, face masks etc ..need to use this lot up first

all ready gone..one bottle of shampoo.

Low cost gardening?!

Anyone noticed just how dear gardening is becoming? It's mad! I went into my local shop and saw the herbs where on offer ..apparenly at £2.47 a pack..if id bought all i wanted i whould have spent over £60 on seeds alone! i bought a load of ebay and in poundland in the end totalling £9!..baragin, eagerly awaiting spring now to put my guttering herb garden up..you will see what im on about soon lol. Ive also got some living stones growning in my old coffee bags which will look lovely soon ..talking of bargains, i fund this fab site which has really cheap seeds, free packets when you spend over £10, and frost reports! excellent !

VegetableSeeds.net - VegetableSeeds.net offers fantastic value for the highest quality vegetable seeds in the UK. Over 300 varieties with next day shipping.

Recycled garden again

That time of year again! Garden time, Trying to keep my front in keeping with my ethos. I saw some fab recycling ideas on pintrest, heres my take on them, i aquired some 2 litre fizzy bottles from a friend, and spent £7 on plants..although ive got quite a few more ideas to sort through first but i need to wait for warmer weather..ooh hurry up warm weather!

Feeling rather blue that we can't afford a holiday abroad for several years, But i recon i must have had some fab, cheap uk holidays! On one holiday in dorset my son learned to walk, precious moments in time. We allways have a beach holiday and we love norfolk for fishing. I think in a way the current economic climate has meant more local and uk based places of intrest have been given a welcome boost, or at least i hope so! This picture of my grandmother back in the late 40's allways inspires me to make the best of what ever holiday we  can. Walks on the beaches ,donkey rides, exploring local historic places, kiss me quick hats, candyfloss, it may be cheap it may be tacky but my lord we do have the most wonderful happy time together as a family and thats  worth more than any exotic holiday!

I entered the Flythomascook Photography Competition:

Racey lacey 12" or more square

Please note this is my pattern and i own the copyright, as with all my pattens you may use it to make things to sell, but please do not pass it off as your own pattern many thanks x

US                                  UK

chain(ch) chain(ch)
single crochet (sc) double crochet (dc)
double crochet (dc) treble (tr)
half double crochet (hdc) half treble (htr)
triple crochet (trc) double treble (dtr)
slip stitch (sl st) slip stitch (sl st)

Racy Lacy 12" square..i use uk terms x
dk weight yarn 4mm  g hook size 8
chain 4, ss to starting chain to form a ring

round 1.  Chain3, into ring work 11 tr, ss to close ring

round 2,  chain 3 in same space work 2tr, chain 2 ,skip 3 tr, *3tr, chain 2 3tr into same space* repeat around ss to starting chain to close

round 3, ss to corner trb (before chain 2 space) chain 5,* dtr into next tr, chain 3,skip 1 tr,  dtr into next tr, chain 3, dtr into next tr, chain 3* repeat around ss to starting chain

round 4, into corner chain 3 work 3 tr, chain 2, 3tr,  into each chain 3 space work* 3 trb , chain 1*,up to corner spaces , working  3 trb, chain 2, 3trb in each corner.

round 5, chain 3 in same space work 2tr, chain 2 ,3tr , work 3 tr  all in same space, chain 1, in apces between clusters work 3tr,  work 3tr  2 chain 3 tr in corners..repeat  around, chain 1 ss to starting chain.

round 6, ss to corner trb (before chain 2 space) chain 5,* dtr into next tr, *chain 3,skip 1 tr,  dtr into next tr,*  then chain 3 dtr into each middle trb*. to corner,  repeat around ss to starting chain

for 12 inch square i worked rows 1-5 once, then 4-6once and row 5 again

work rows 4-6 to sized required.ending with an extra round of  row 5  for larger sizes

Gah teething..again..to sew or not to sew?

We are cutting teeth again in this house, 6 all at once! We have an amber teething bracelet on, which helps a little but my god the dribble. When my eldest was little there was these really cute little triangle shaped bibs that made them look like cowboys! Ive allways fancied making them myself, thought about getting my machine out, printing off a pattern etc, then i stumbled across the world of working from home mums, this lady for example makes currently 5 for just £10, how does that work out cost of electricy, thread, time, material etc? So ive sent her my custom..means i get more free time for knitting! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-sweatshop/369117249768910

and on the plus side wait for it my jumper from the 1920s that ive knitting for almost 2 years is almost finished! Ive joined up with my fitness revoloution where you plede to get healthy, ive currently lost since the night before giving birth to now 43lbs, (i think thats cheating though lol) but i lost 15lbs overnight so maybe ive lost 28lbs? Sadly my clothes are still to tight so really need to get fit now. I have a red dress aka like that what in special k....its just hanging there waiting as motivation! Im also currently sewing a ragdoll and making the clothes from the worn clothes of my children , first clothes etc..tis a slow process! No ones come forward for the comp prize yet so pleaseeeee..check the orignal post thanks!

Ive been featured again :D .. check out this ladys website shes got lots of ideas for knitting/crocheting  things from recycled items ! http://www.recycledn2yarn.com/ 

my current recycled project is to make a picture fram from clay and beer bottles not sure if the clay will hold the beer bottle tops so will have to wing it i think! ..