tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136944762011-12-04T13:20:12.747Z"Enfys" is Welsh for "Rainbow". It is pronounced "Enn-viss". I love Rainbows and lots of colour. You can see this in my work which is designing and writing crochet patterns. I also do a whole load of other crafts and decided a blog was the right place to bring them all together, especially as they constantly overlap in real life!Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.comBlogger2961100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-33872024577994449362011-12-04T13:06:00.003Z2011-12-04T13:20:12.889Z

Promotion is a job I really hate. You seem to spend hours on the computer doing lots of little things that are supposed to help promote your site and sell your patterns. I have spent loads of time learning about Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and altering things in my website coding that are supposed to help. Sometimes, I wonder if it is really worth it all. Today I opened a Coriandr account

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In the summer I had a Crotat article and pattern published in Inside Crochet. I have re-written the article, taking into account feedback from readers and teaching workshops, so that it now includes more detailed instructions and more advanced techniques. But the best news - for all of you - is that all of this hard work is available for free as web pages on my site

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I knew I hadn't blogged in a while but it wasn't until I signed in that I realised quite how long it was since my last post. What can I say apart from the fact I have been really busy. First of all the bad news. The home I working in has closed down. This means that I and all the other staff have been made redundant. And all the residents have been moved to new homes. The good news is that

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Yes, Issue 18 should be in the shops and I am in it again with the final part of my Alphabet Mobiles. For anybody who wants the matching Uppercase and Numbers, you can get those on my site. I have finally finished designing the Crotat Mini Bags I have been working on. The last one gave me a bit of a headache as the butterflies just wouldn't go right.This one is "Urban Camouflage". I was

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First the good news, I passed the Theory Test - despite a panic attack outside the Test Centre before it opened. Inside Crochet issue 17 is out, with more lovely pictures of my alphabet. I didn't make these ones, they did. Can't wait to see what they come up with for next month. You can click on the cover in the scrolling bit on the left to view the Yudu preview. And, I have won an award! Do

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I feel like a kid at Christmas but I really can't help it. I have been officially published in Inside Crochet. And I get paid for it! Yes, I know I have been in mags before but not like this. I have never been paid before for a start. Anyway, if you want to see a free online preview, you can click on the picture. And there are more to come. The full Lowercase Alphabet is going to be published

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This weekend there is an Art Exhibition in March Town Hall, Cambridgeshire. It is free to go and see it and well worth a visit. I entered my Clematis and Mushrooms into it. I have put a rather high price on the Clematis because I don't really want to sell it. But, if somebody is willing to pay £1495 for it, I can always make another.     I have never put a picture of the finished mushrooms

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Is it just me or are the years getting shorter? It seems that one has only just started and it is the summer, then the winter and another one about to start. And is it really 7 years since I "emigrated" to Cambridgeshire? Here is my New Year gift to you all. Unfortunately it isn't as good as previous years as I just haven't been out taking photos like I used to. I got out of the habit when I

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Well, ok, mine are! I have finally finished the Number Mobiles to go with the Alphabet ones and thet are all up on the site for sale. Next job is to get on with the Crotatting patterns. I have three "in progress". One is for scrapbooking, one is jewellery and the third is a simple pattern for beginners with step-by-step instructions. However, first I have to work out how to take photos when I

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Do you remember that very expensive Noro Taiyo yarn? Well I treated myself to another ball. I REALLY need a hat in this very cold weather, going back and fore to work on the bike. I was going to buy one but Benjamin said "Why don't you buy another ball of that wool and make one to match your gloves?" Of course, it didn't take much persuasion. And yes, I am writing the pattern as I go and will

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I have been very remiss in updating my blog .......... but I have been busy. First of all, I had some orders to fill. Those are all done now so I can get on with the fun stuff. Which is more patterns. First of all, another two free patterns. Both of these are design to compliment the Alphabet Mobiles. The Christmas Tree is decorated with french knots for baubles and comes complete with a mini

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This is the Alphabet Upper case set, which is finally finished and on my site. All 26 letters in glowing colour!!! . . . . . Here are some Christmas themed words I made with them. This Heart and the Star are free patterns on my site, at least, they should be by the end of today! I have also finished the Lower Case set but you will have to wait a few months for these as "Inside Crochet" are

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I have been working as fast as I can on these letters. Some are relatively easy, especially when certain parts are the same. Some are not! The "J" looks fine in this one but when I used it in "Jack" it was far too small. After some alterations, I finally got it to the right size. I also had to change the "A" for Alice. I still have no idea when this lot are going to be ready. I was planning

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Dry this morning do here is a quick photo of the new version of the "Merry Christmas" I had to use the fence to pin it on as I don't have any where else big enough!!!! I have left it in two separate words so that it can be displayed in which ever way you prefer.

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As promised, pictures from the Exhibition. This is at Chatteris Library and is open during regular Library hours from October 4th to the 16th. . If you are able, you should really go and have a look. As you can see from the photos, there is a wide variation of crafts and lots of talent. You can also pick up a program for next year to see what we are up to. If not, I hope you enjoy the photos. .

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I worked hard yesterday! It was dry but dull, perfect for taking photos as you don't get shadows or areas of high contrast. I managed to take photos of all the individual letters I have made so far then sat watching recordings of Strictly (mmmm Matt Baker!) while I sewed them together into words. I decorated the "Merry Christmas" with crocheted holly leaves and french knot berries, sewed a

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This is from my book signing on Saturday. I may not have sold many books but at least I got in the local rag! I had to use the one with Julie in it as she nagged me to send it to them. The other people are a lovely couple who spent ages chatting to me and looking at the scrapbook, then kindly agreed to pose for the photo

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I know I have been very bad lately and not been getting these calendars done on time - if at all - but I am hoping you will all forgive me. This months is a Sunflower which the birds "planted". The seed was from the food I put out for them. It had rooted on top of the weed membrane between the slate. I carefully pulled it up and planted it next to the fence where there is some soil. I even

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I couldn't resist. That yarn was so gorgeous that I had to get another ball. This one will match my winter coat. I have also re-written the pattern so that it will better suit plain yarn or where the colour changes are more frequent. The Noro yarn has large sections of colour and I wanted the colour on the thumb to be in line with the hand. This pattern also means you can make all of the

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I didn't expect to, despite all of you telling me I should. Yes, there was a lot of time, effort and work that went into it. Yes, I am especially pleased with it and think it is the best thing I have ever produced. But, the thing is, I know the standard of work that some of the other ladies produce. That makes my win all the more special, knowing that I was up against some very steep opposition.

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And I am so pleased! It has taken ages. When I started this "Summer Challenge" I honestly didn't expect it to take all summer. But there we go. I haven't even tried to work out how much thread and wire I have used. I have written parts of the pattern as I went along, basically because I needed to. I had to make all six petals on each flower the same so I wrote the pattern on the first one and

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......... but I have been busy with other things! Its amazing how fast time flies. The summer seems to have gone in a flash. So, rather late this month, I have finally done a new desktop calender. The good news, however, is that I took loads of interesting photos over the summer and plan to make the rest of the years calenders well in advance. I just need to remember to upload them on time. As

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When I was in Ely a few weeks ago I popped into my favourite shop - Yarn on the Square. It isn't your run of the mill yarn shop, it it full of pretty designer yarns which are also quite expensive! Now I am not saying the shop is expensive but when you are used to paying about £1.50 for the stuff you normally use, anything over £5 is expensive. And, trust me, this ball was well over £5!!!!! The

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This is what it is looking like at the moment. There are six different flowers each a little bigger and a little lighter than the last one. I am going to be making another each of flowers two to four, which will give me nine in total. I think any more will spoil it. I can fill up some of the empty stems with fluffy heads. I also need to work on an opening bud and maybe make two or three of them

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What you have all been waiting for - my 1st flower. The flowers on this clematis start off a gorgeous violet colour and gradually fades to a pale lavender before the petals finally fall off. The 1st flower is based on a newly opened flower. I am using a technique called "Thread Painting". This is where you use two or more strands of thread/yarn together then change just one thread at a time to

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I have been taking loads of photos of my real clematis to try to get the crocheted one looking right. However, I do plan on using a LOT of "Artistic Licence". As I tell Mark when he complains I am not being accurate enough - "You are an engineer, I am an artist. So I can use artistic licence." The centres of the flowers start off with a little cream in the middle of mostly plum. As the flower

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Or Through Leafing!!!! Either way, I have finished the leaves. All 270 of them! I have also made some fluffy heads and am now on the flowers. No pics of these yet though.

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Books! Lots of them! Yes, my books have finally arrived and I have 3 boxes full to sell. I did have 5 but one was all pre-ordered so it didn't take long to get those sorted out and the other 4 fitted into 3 with a few left over. I have taken some to the Library and will be taking some to the florists later. I will be taking more to the Museum later on in the week. Now I can get back to what I

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Yes, that is how many finished ones are on here. I have finished wiring all of the leaves and sewn most of them in place. And I have made quite a few more. I started at the top with smaller ones as I decided it would be easier to make them and attach them as I go, rather than work out how many I would need and do them later. I can fill in all the other full sized ones later. I also changed my

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Slight change of plan about the Clematis leaves. I sewed on all the leaves I had finished, just to the end of the stems and not in place as I thought I could do that better when the leaves were attached. Then I decided that the centre leaf should be a bit further up the stem than the others so started taking them off and re-attaching them. Then I decided that the bet way to stiffen them was with

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I am all excited! My book is finally print ready. I just have to wait for the person dealing with it to go back to work after his hols to get things in motion to send it to print. So, what started out as a personal photography project in January 2008 is finally going to be a book. And more good news, I have managed to sell some to the local schools with payment in advance which means no more

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After taking a short break to finish off some items I found in the attic, I have got back to the Clematis. Here is the first batch of leaves on the blocking board. It holds 38 and I am going to have the fill the board up a few more times before I have enough to finish. I have started sewing some on but just 12 don't look very impressive so you are going to have to wait until I have sewn a few

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I am really excited!!!!! I am finally going to see my book in print. It has been a while coming because I have had to save my pennies to afford it. And, of course, the reduced work hours meant a huge chunk out of what I could manage to save. Now I need to decide how many. The prices I have had mean that if I order 150 I can sell them for £8.95 each, 200 = £8.50 each and 250 = £7.95 each. I

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I do! And I don't mean some help. I need a "hand" to "model" my puppets. I need to spend ages taking photos of all of the ones I have finished revising so that I finish these patterns off and sell the finished puppets. Another bag full out of the way. Last time I asked Benjamin for help to model some he was in a very bad mood because he wanted to be off doing other things and was very

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I am trying really hard to clear a load of stuff out. I have found a bag of assorted balls of funky yarns which I really don't want to throw away. So, email me for my address, send me an S.A.E. with a large letter stamp on and I will send you a selection of at least 6 x 6m lengths. If I don't get a big response, you can have more as I will only throw them out otherwise. And please pass the news

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At last. It is just as well that I had to make the frame smaller otherwise it would have taken me almost twice the time - if I had been able to finish it! I ran out of thread. Not a major problem, I can just order some more - or so I thought. Also, I had hunted high and low for a ball of thread I thought I had. I distinctly remembered ordering two balls of 4 different colours at Christmas.

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My attic is insulated with Mohair. Really! When I moved here over 6 years ago, Mark said to me "Pack the most important stuff first as there isn't much room in the attic." So I packed all my yarn first. He has been saying for the best part of a year now that we have to empty the attic so that it can be insulated properly. And it isn't all going back up. I know what he will expect, he will get it

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So maybe I was being a bit ambitious with a frame that size but I never did do things by halves. I started working with my lucet, 8 brown threads to make the thick first stem, which I separated into two sets of 4 but added two more green to each so I still had 6. I carried on, separating the threads and adding more in to make the various branches. I was going ok to start but as I started making

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I went to the NEC at the end of March, for the Hobbycrafts and Sewing for Pleasure exhibition. I haven't been to one of these for quite a few years so I was really looking forward to it. Also, some local online friends were going as well. We had all booked on the same coach trip so I was doubly looking forward to it. As always, it was mostly paper crafts and cross-stitch so I didn't even spend

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At our Craft and Lace Club, we decided it would be fun to have a "Summer Challenge". After some discussion the theme of "Summer" was decided upon as some wanted "Gardens" and some wanted "Seaside". Summer covers everything. After some considerable thought, and changing my mind about 50 times, I decided to try to re-create the Clematis in my garden. After even more considerable thought, I

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Our sofa was old. I bought it 2nd hand just before I had Benjamin so it was well over 12 years. It was getting rather uncomfortable. But the worst thing about the sofa was listening to Mark complain about it every time we used it!!!!!! The plan was to decorate the front room before buying a new one but we just couldn't wait. On February 24th, we ordered a nice new corner unit from Argos. They

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And so can you! I has come to my attention that so many people out there can crochet but can not follow a pattern. This is the one that was featured in Scrapbook Inspirations in 2008. With this in mind, I have adapted my free Rainbow Pattern to one that is just for those learning to read patterns. It really isn't that difficult when you know how!

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Violets! I do love these little white ones. They are not so prolific as the common blues ones which took over my trough and choked everything else in there. Here are some pretty little blues ones. Again, not the common ones. I think they may be cultivated ones but have no idea really as I was given them. I hope they are not going to spread too much otherwise they will have go. I only have

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I know you have been waiting with bated breath so I wrote down the names, put them in a bag and got my son to pull 3 out. The Winners are - Jan, Julietk and Viola. I will leave a message on your blog and you will need to contact me with your postal address and your preference. Use the "Ask me, I might" button in the left bar. I will get them in the post Monday, provided I have your address.

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I had this last week from Emma but, as usual, I am running around trying to do 50 things at once so I didn't get to post it. So, a bit belated, but "Diolch Emma" The rules for accepting the award are: 1. Place the logo within your blog or post 2. Pass the award on to 12 bloggers 3. Link the nominees within the post 4. Let the nominees know they have received the award by commenting on their blog

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-90542680956844059212010-03-03T12:16:00.005Z2010-03-06T12:31:57.305Z

So I thought I would celebrate with a Give-away. I have a carrier bag full of these characters. They don't all look like the ones in the photos, they are assorted colours and not all of the animals are there. I have 3 to give away. If you leave me a nice comment and a link on your blog, you can go in to a prize draw to win one. If you don't win one, I am selling them at £1.50 each. If anybody

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-29174756783282740072010-02-28T19:22:00.004Z2010-03-08T08:07:21.595Z

I am having a slight problem in uploading the calendar this month. For some reason I can't get the page to load so that I can upload the files. And I really wanted to show off the beautiful lilies I had for Valentines Day. I couldn't take photos of them sooner as they all in bud when I had them, so had to wait for them to open. However, I am sure you will agree that they were well worth

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-4865183408942199332010-02-20T10:08:00.003Z2010-02-20T10:19:14.365Z

Somebody sent me the link to this blog and I just had to share. WooWork.co is the blog of an innovative young man called Howie Woo and his post "Raining Cats and Dogs" will definately make you smile. I hope he doesn't mind me borrowing his photo! I am off to look at the rest of his blog.

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-83498787941536887072010-02-19T13:10:00.000Z2010-02-19T13:11:40.649Z

I had the cast off last Tuesday. I nearly told them to put it straight back on!!! I knew I wouldn't have normal use in my wrist, but I didn't know how much it was going to hurt. Still, lots of painkillers, a TENS machine and a wheat pillow later, I am crocheting again. I was actually able to crochet right from the start but it hurt too much to do it. The muscles are slowly loosening up and I am

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-44517817658498500662010-02-17T13:12:00.002Z2010-02-20T09:16:27.377Z

I was under the impression that I was doing pretty well. After all, if you Google for Enfys, my site comes up on the first page. However, I suddenly realised that if you Google for all the other things that my site is about, it is no where to be seen despite the fact that Biz Information thinks it is worth £5,687.13 Suprisingly, my old pipex site is worth £952,709.74!!!! Anybody want to buy it

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-7048247937625425582010-02-06T15:28:00.004Z2010-03-04T14:01:54.585Z

After posting yesterday, I went out to the local market. I have been haunting it the last couple of weeks in the hope of getting some snowdrops. I am very disappointed in the display in my planter. I only have two there - after all those ones I planted. I am wondering if they didn't like being moved from my old trough to my new planter. I was in luck. She had loads of pots of them on her

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-44072618073096477572010-02-05T10:21:00.011Z2010-02-05T13:52:39.732Z

I haven't blogged lately because I haven't really had much to say. Normally my blog is full of projects I have been working on and lots of pics. But I can't craft and I can't use my camera. All that is going to change in 4 more sleeps! The cast comes off and I should be back to normal. Ok, so I am not naive enough to think that I am going to be able to do everything exactly the same as I was

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-24081639812286829432010-01-15T13:41:00.002Z2010-01-15T13:49:01.017Z

Is that sad or what! But I actually managed to do some without it hurting. Not much, just enough to make it loo like somebody cares about the place. I have learned that even though it may not actually hurt while I am doing it, it aches like mad in the evening. I haven't taken painkillers in nearly a week and I don't want to have to resort to them again because I have oer done things. I tried

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-17084162927209332982010-01-07T10:00:00.003Z2010-01-15T13:41:01.871Z

Remember that sprained wrist? Well, it isn't sprained, its broken. After a week of pain that wasn't getting better, I went to see the doc. She sent me to get x-rayed at the local Minor Injuries Unit. They told me that some of the ligaments had detached from the Radius and pulled flakes of bone off as well. They gave me a temporary splint to wear and told me to only take it off for washing. And

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-17522737430309501812009-12-23T08:16:00.003Z2010-03-04T14:03:43.553Z

I have to tell you, I really hate snow! I used to live by the seaside and we didn't get much. Now I live in the middle of the Cambs Fens and we get too much. And to top it all, I slipped on some ice on the way to work last night and I think I have sprained my wrist. Of course, never having sprained anything before, I am not entirely sure about that! And you know what that means, no crocheting!

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-73630236008525812892009-12-02T08:59:00.005Z2009-12-02T09:09:48.986Z

I finally finished it! And it is rather large which was why we had problems finding somewhere to hang it straight!!!! I do need to double check some of the letters but, even if I get the pattern finished before Christmas, I doubt I will sell any as people will not have enough time to make it. Still, it was never intended as a Christmas pattern. I just made the "Merry Christmas" to design some

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-9316237346210879002009-12-01T08:47:00.008Z2010-03-04T14:18:30.118Z

And I am on time for once with the desktop calender. This is one of the photos I took on the weekend. There were loads of people there. The switching on of the lights is a very popular even in Chatteris. I was lucky enough to have permission to go up into the top floor of a building opposite to get these photos. All I need to do now is to find some time to go out in the dark and take more

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-52028352862549384722009-11-26T13:42:00.008Z2009-12-02T09:10:30.572Z

If you are in Chatteris there is lots going on this weekend. The lights are being turned on so I plan to get the "X" for my A-Z. Ofcourse, Chatteris lights are always a big event and all the usual stuff like the funfair, FenVAC Open Studios and the Gables Christmas Bazaar are also planned. And if you are not in Chatteris this weekend........ Why not??????????

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-52369074484269246862009-11-15T16:05:00.006Z2009-11-27T08:04:25.627Z

I have been working hard at it, although some of the letters are proving not to be quite so simple as I thought. This is the first name I have done, for my bosses grand-daughter. I figured it was just as easy to work on a name as it was to start at A and work through to Z. It is also a bit more fun. The "P" is about 20cm tall, while the "a" and "e" are about 13 cm. I think my next words are "

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-68962996664735460232009-11-14T08:42:00.005Z2009-11-27T08:04:55.270Z

I have had somebody contact me and ask if they can translate my Christmas Tree pattern in to French and publish it on their blog. Now, while I am delighted that he would like to do this, I am not so happy about my patterns being published elsewhere that I have no control over. So I have replied with the compromise that if he would like to translate it, I would be happy to add it to the pdf

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-7662831927914595762009-11-06T18:54:00.009Z2009-11-27T08:05:36.739Z

Usually, when I have finished a pattern, I am at a loss for what to get on with next. Not this time though, I have already started it! I used to make a whole load of quilted items which I sold. Included in these wre names. You can see "Benjamin" on the wall - along with the "Pooh and Friends" set on his bed. Now I am designing all of these letters in crochet. The uppercase ones will be about

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-4270968622142285412009-11-02T18:56:00.008Z2010-03-04T14:04:28.499Z

And it is only one day late! But I have been busy. This month there are two versions in the zip file, one for wide screen. I have been using a wide screen monitor in work and I hate the way it stretches everything. You would think there would be a setting for a widescreen monitor - but there isn't. So I created the calendar in a widescreen shape, then squished it to a normal screen size. When

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-10964651449347759832009-11-01T13:04:00.015Z2010-03-08T09:57:15.831Z

............ when a plan comes together? Hmm, maybe I have been watching too many re-runs of the "A-Team" But still, I have finished my new Christmas Lanterns Pattern, complete with better pictures! And to celebrate, I am giving some of the prototypes away. On offer I have one each of the Angel, Candle, Stocking and Christmas tree lanterns. They do not include the tea lights, you will have to

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-78741391090630706212009-10-29T09:06:00.012Z2010-03-04T14:05:50.926Z

I didn't but I do now! I actually joined in August 2008 but got so confused with the place that I gave up. And, just afterwards, I started the new job which took up lots of my time. However, I have recently been re-investgating and found it a wonderful place! Ravelry is a site for Knitters and Crocheters. It has an ENORMOUS data base of patterns which is continually added to by its members.

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-26790343609259668542009-10-20T08:14:00.011+01:002009-10-29T10:03:32.374Z

Photos of the new lanterns First of all, here is the Candle. I wanted something relatively simple as some of the more complicated things I was working on just weren't going right. I was pleased with the way this turned out, simple but effective. Again, please excuse the bad photos, take with the IXUS on ISO3200. But you should be used to them by now! As soon as I am able to get a decent

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-50849857674526250992009-10-19T09:30:00.002+01:002009-10-19T09:52:55.865+01:00

I have felt like that a lot over the last couple of weeks. It always seems to happen when I have an idea for a pattern that needs to be done pretty quickly, something comes along and throws a spanner in the works. This time, it was my Dearest. He very kindly offered to reformat the computer for the Care Home as it was playing up. So, on the Thursday evening the boss dropped it off at our home

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-7588683106171805852009-09-29T08:38:00.011+01:002009-10-21T17:03:19.522+01:00

This can conjure up the most peculiar images but I assure you it is all perfectly innocent! The thing is, I finished the prototype of the Angel lantern last night and am so pleased with this one I couldn't wait to share. Again, really rubbish photos but the Ixus on ISO3200 is so much easier and quicker than getting out the tripod etc for times exposures. She does need a little tweaking here and

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-10365748121238017542009-09-27T15:03:00.006+01:002010-03-04T14:07:10.936Z

Not only have I done the calendar for October, I have even done it 4 days early! The photo is part of one I took yesterday at Emmanuel church of their Harvest display. I love the rich colours of the fruit and flowers. Originally for my "H is for Harvest" I was planning on taking some photo of various vegetables being harvested around Chatteris. I already have some wheat being harvested on a

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-49764080721700330762009-09-21T07:48:00.009+01:002009-09-29T08:50:55.541+01:00

Here is my latest lantern. This one took a little working out, especial for how to get the light inside, but has come out well. Again, both photos are quite bad as the wiere taken with the Ixus under the stairs. Some stuff it does really well and I love the ISO 3200 setting but it is so noisy. When I take them for the pattern I will be using the DSLR and timed exposure. They should should

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-88635716580245731972009-09-18T08:51:00.009+01:002009-09-18T09:14:31.110+01:00

I have been looking at this pair of Sketchers trainers for what seems like forever! We go in the local shoe shop regularly. Benjamin goes through his shoes so fast. Every time we go in I look at them but never seem to have quite enough enough money for them. However, last time we went in to get school shoes, the Lady in the shop offered to put them away for me. So I tried them on and paid her

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-16628471905890809962009-09-08T09:12:00.003+01:002010-03-09T08:34:32.617Z

..and a few days late but here is the September desktop calendar. This is one of the turbines from the local windfarm. I managed to get right up close and shot some photos with the zoom lens. Not everybody likes them but I love them!

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-48282330970904584952009-09-06T13:22:00.009+01:002009-11-11T18:54:04.862Z

It doesn't seem all that long ago I was dressing him in a school uniform for the first time to go to Ysgol Sant Baruc in Barry. It was actually 7 years ago. This week he was all dressed up ready for his first day at Senior School. He didn't like the feel of the collar but, after telling him it had to be done up, we finally got him sorted. Apart from the silly face, I quite like this picture.

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-35884082590990542972009-08-30T14:24:00.008+01:002010-03-08T10:00:32.987Z

Yes, I received my 100th ATC in the post yesterday and it was from 10 year old Charlotte. And, whats more, its the first rainbow anybody has sent me! Thank you Charlotte for my lovely Rainbow ATC. Here are some of the others I have had recently. They are not all from the ATC trail, some are from the monthly swap on UKS. I know I wasn't going to mention the "C word"+ again but while I was

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-16667423427931151592009-08-25T09:02:00.009+01:002010-03-08T09:59:48.354Z

I know its early but........... I have started thinking about Christmas! The thing is, when you make stuff you have to start earlier. And, when you design stuff for other people to make you have to start even earlier! So I have just listed a load of patterns on Etsy. The good thing about Etsy is that the listing last for 4 months. So, as today is exactly 4 months to Christmas, my patterns (

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-89605392514200623042009-08-24T08:51:00.006+01:002009-08-24T09:08:28.246+01:00

I love getting these ATCs through the post, even when I have paid for them. Its like Christmas all year round. Here are some of my new ones. Most of these have come from the ATC Trail on UKS. The duck one is from my lady at the care home. She loves the postie coming as well so a big "Thank You" to all who have traded with her. And, I am pleased to say, I have a watcher on one of the ones I put

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-22029701169813661702009-08-18T09:05:00.007+01:002009-08-18T09:29:24.262+01:00

This is all a bit confusing. I thought an ATC (Artist Trading Card) was for trading only but they are for sale on eBay. Apparently, if you call it an ACEO (Art Card, Edition or Original) you can sell it. And whats more, you can make lots of money. Some of them go for £100s!!!! Not being one to turn down an opportunity to make some money from something I enjoy doing, I have listed a few. In fact,

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-29928504746592961102009-07-31T09:12:00.004+01:002009-07-31T09:21:23.766+01:00

I should be doing about 50,000 other things. But........ I really wanted to show you these. I really have this ATC bug - and I am loving it! I am hosting a Digi/Hybrid ATC swap on UKS and after some thought, decided to go away from the crochet theme and go for the A-Z instead. I was going to do some stamping on them and it was suggested that embossing looks great. The problem is that I don't

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-31436590933611314562009-07-28T09:34:00.005+01:002009-11-11T19:03:51.131Z

Is it really that long since I was last here??????????? I don't know where the time has gone. Still, I have been busy, very busy. First of all, I have been working on my A-Z. It sort of grew. Now it is an emormous scrapbook with a double layout for each letter. And it weighs a ton!!! I still haven't finished all the letters but I only have 2 more to think of, another 2 more that need to wait

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-39581606927030324272009-05-13T08:16:00.005+01:002010-03-04T14:08:14.733Z

This is another layout for my Crochet Album. I have used the Poppy and Corn this time, along with some ribbon across the top. The paper and title were printed off from a free digi kit by Lillybell. She does some stunning kits and they are all free on her blog. I am just about to go and download the lastest!

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-12606035869785201912009-05-11T09:09:00.013+01:002010-03-04T14:09:24.297Z

It was our Anniversary this weekend. As we are not married, we celebrate the day we met. And that was 6 years ago!!!! Sometimes it doesn't seem that long and other times it seems forever. All in a good way of course. And my lovely man spoiled me in the way only he can. This gorgeous set is made from silver and set with amethyst. It is also handmade, which you can tell if you look closely.

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-90331306580637304812009-04-29T08:19:00.004+01:002009-11-11T19:09:25.043Z

Yes, I finally succumbed. I splashed out on that new camera. Now I just have to wait for it to arrive. Only problem is, can't afford any new stash this month now. Unless, of course, I sell lots of crocheted stuff............. Mind you, I am considering getting another set of those letter stamps I bought a couple of weeks ago at Tesco. So many times have I wanted a letter twice and had to mess

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-4539261778472600942009-04-28T09:25:00.003+01:002009-11-11T19:13:02.836Z

Its finished!!!!!! My new Rainbows and Stars crochet pattern. And, I must say, I am rather pleased with it. After months of no new patterns, I have finally done one. I have even added to to my site and to Etsy. I haven't decided whether or not to add it to Folksy as I haven't had any sales from there as yet. Now all I have to do is let my crochet groups know it is finished, sit back and (

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-86477990179898531852009-04-21T09:02:00.003+01:002009-04-22T09:14:57.678+01:00

Its amazing what you find when you blop! Just look at all this Blog Candy!!!!! You can find out how to win it here! And there is even more here! Did you notice those little crocheted flowers? Shame they are not mine!!!

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-59289046874710319882009-04-20T08:14:00.007+01:002010-03-06T12:42:33.511Z

Honest! The name of our team on UKS is the "Yummy Mummys" The new layout of the site has made us realise that we are sadly lacking in the avatar department so I came up with an in-house competition for the Teamies. Create and avatar and we can vote on it. So, these two are my entries. The first one is a digi LO. I scoured the 'net for lips and created this in PSE5. This one is a "real" one.

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-66919242860079734662009-04-17T09:49:00.004+01:002009-04-17T09:55:44.033+01:00

Have you heard of Tollipop? Neither had I till today. You just have to go and see this blog. Quite apart from the cutest pics, she is having a giveaway to celebrate her first year. Now, does anybody know how I can get hold of Martha Stewart?

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-53134926720413052482009-04-16T12:05:00.013+01:002009-11-11T19:17:16.548Z

I bet you are shocked. This is the third day in a row I am posting. Don't expect it to carry on!!!! I really wanted to share what I have been working on, Shooting Stars. You may recognise one of them from this Layout. These are going to be part of my new scrapping pattern. The Stars and their Tails are made separately so that you can add them to your layout in which ever way you want to. And

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-45880407396299731562009-04-15T14:59:00.003+01:002009-04-15T15:17:43.181+01:00

As if spending all that cash on eBay wasn't enough, I bought more in Tesco this morning! The thing is, I really NEEDED them! We are doing a mini competition in our UKS team for an avatar. Rather than one of us just come up with something, I thought it would be an idea for all of us to create a LO or two then we can all vote for our favourite. I am half way through a proper 8" LO and needed some

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-38223436204027484552009-04-14T16:01:00.006+01:002009-04-14T19:47:24.850+01:00

I thought you would like to see our Easter Tree. We have never made one of these before and I thought it would be fun. Of course, ours is decorated with the inevitable crochet. I made the little eggs and the flowers to go on it. I bought Benjamin some bunny and chick kits from Tesco and he made those. But, I have to say, the bit that really makes it for me is the fact that I put the twig in

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-11855183999079189492009-04-03T08:48:00.006+01:002009-04-03T09:07:38.335+01:00

I really have to say a big "Thank You" to all those who have encouraged me in my spending!!!!! I know there are certain people who wouldn't agree with you! LOL However, I have also been earning it! Here is a photo of an order fresh off the hook. Yes, the background is kitchen roll as it is still on the blocking board after taking the pins out. Now I am really curious as to what she is going to

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-81417704216541794122009-04-01T08:10:00.008+01:002009-04-01T12:00:36.774+01:00

I knew buying that ink and those stamps would lead to a very slippery slope! I went shopping on eBay!!!! I found a very helpful lady selling off a whole load of stamps and bought one or two from her. Ok, maybe more than one or two......... But they were a bargain. And you need a few to play with to get the feel for things. And they cost me less that £13 for the whole lot including the postage.

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-13160403542100751652009-03-25T08:47:00.009Z2010-03-04T14:10:53.669Z

Just a quickie! I don't know how many of you out there crochet but I have a few free Easter patterns on my site - Rainbow Valley. There are these cute little bunnies. These just as cute little Chicks. And these really easy to make Eggs. Have Fun!

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-10886618480262063822009-03-23T08:17:00.008Z2009-03-23T09:12:43.424Z

Is it that long since I blogged??????? So much has happened this last month. The good news is that Mark has found a new job. It isn't as much money but it is something he will enjoy doing and he can walk to work which will save around £1500 a year! After his first week he is in a much better mood than he has been in a long time and its really great to see him back to his old self. Of course,

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-40817322649405749422009-02-28T12:56:00.006Z2009-03-23T08:16:55.257Z

Have you ever spent ages trying to capture the perfect photo of something only to never be quite satisfied with the results? Then, months later and quite unexpectedly, you see what you were looking for and snap it quick not expecting great results because you haven't had time to adjust the settings on the camera properly. However, the results are quite stunning and more than you had imagined. I

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-25239532558683059872009-02-26T10:49:00.004Z2010-03-04T14:11:52.082Z

I know, I was really bad last month and didn't do one. So I hope this months makes up for it - especially as I waited all day for the sun to come out long enough to make the crocuses open. But it didn't. And it was my birthday! I have decided to be 27. I figured that nobody believes 21 any more so I might as well pick a number I like and stick to it. I had some snowdrops from Benjamin, which

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-42640310923919290002009-02-20T16:18:00.014Z2010-03-04T14:12:45.139Z

Yes, I know, I have been a bad blogger. But sometimes real life takes over and knocks you off your feet. Just as I was trying to get myself back on track after Christmas, I get an email from Lycos that they are closing all their sites on February 15th. Mine would have to be with them, wouldn't it? This isn't the major problem it would have been this time last year. Of course, all my work is on my

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-27702537189811880622009-01-02T15:03:00.008Z2010-03-09T08:35:06.626Z

........In with the new. I thought I would something a little different for the calendar this month. Especially as I was in Cardiff for a couple of days visiting my parents. So here we have a close up of the gorgeous brick work on the Pierhead Building at Cardiff Bay. This stunning brick and terracotta building facing the Cardiff Docks was opened in 1897 as the headquarters of the Cardiff

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-50500872939611845142008-12-28T13:29:00.006Z2010-03-04T14:13:48.034Z

I know it isn't quite the New Year yet but I have made a New Year pressie for you all! As I had a lot of positive response from the one I did last year, I have made another downloadable calendar. Making the calender was actually the easy part, printing it off was another matter!!!!! My A3 printer has decided to throw a temper tantrum and won't print properly. I ended up with lots of lines

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-17640258435754651642008-12-23T08:10:00.006Z2010-03-04T14:14:44.787Z

In between everything else that has been going on, I have managed to transfer all of the Free Patterns and Tutorial over to their new home. I haven't yet done the pdf versions to go with them but they aren't that urgent. I am not entirely sure that all of this is a bad thing. We have been complaining about msn for years. White pages when trying to post, erratic delivery of posts to and from

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-75583724197883194332008-12-20T09:17:00.004Z2010-03-04T14:25:26.425Z

This time my crocheted Tree Angels are the free project on the Advent Calender - so go and take a look! And if you haven't seen what else is on offer, why not????? There are loads of lovely free projects to choose from. I am running very late again. Every year I promise myself I am going to get those cards done early. Every year I don't. And this year is worse than usual. I haven't even made

Enfyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06560731782657483713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13694476.post-5056669722330604772008-12-16T08:05:00.003Z2010-03-04T14:15:29.841Z

That I uploaded the December desktop calender last week. Yes, I know it was a bit late but I hadn't got around to finding a suitable picture. But then we had this really hard frost and I got this one! Using the flash made the frost sparkle - just right for Christmas. Hope you enjoy it!

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