Back to Blogging!

Sometimes, I get these ideas in my head that will not go away.

Then I realise how much work they are going to be!

Do I think "No! Don't do it!!!!" Nope. I mull it over, sometime for a little longer than other times, then I go and do it anyway.

This is one of those times. I have decided to get back to blogging.

There have been so many changes over the last few years, some good, some bad and some downright ugly. The plan is to start now and work backwards to fill in the gaps. Here is a synopsis of life since the last sporadic posts in 2017/2018 Good: I acquired a Fluffy Puppy in August 2017 Good: I opened a shop in September 2018

Ugly: Covid meant I had to shut the shop in March 2020 Ugly: I had a bit of a melt down from the stress. Good: I took up Gardening Good: I had more time for designing

Good: I discovered that I have green fingers. Good: I grew lots of tomatoes

Good: I have made a lot of friends because of the shop. Bad: Shop not doing as well as hoped so had to move to a new, smaller shop. Good: At least the shop is still open and only working part time in it means more time for designing, gardening and, of course, blogging!

Tunisian Patchwork CAL - Week 15

Block 23 is Ripples This uses stitches we have already learned. The colour changes create the ripple effect.

Block 24 is Shells It uses basic Tss for putting the stitches on, although you do need to be careful where you pick them up. The pattern is created when taking the stitches off.

It is not too late to join the Tunisian Patchwork CAL if you would like to. Full details are on the CAL page on Rainbow Valley.

Tunisian Patchwork CAL - Week 14

Block 21 is Puff Hearts This stitch was chosen by one of my students. It uses a Tunisian Puff stitch which is very similar to its regular crochet counterpart.

Block 22 is Petals This makes use of the new stitch from Block 21 and combines it with a few others! You need to make sure that you follow the instructions carefully for this one.

It is not too late to join the Tunisian Patchwork CAL if you would like to. Full details are on the CAL page on Rainbow Valley.