WOYWW 514

Hi Guys I'm back. Still not 100% but getting there, I have to go to have my BP checked once a week and it is still on the high side, but hey ho summer is coming and I am looking forward to going to Crete in a few weeks time to my daughter's wedding. All outfit complete now just have to get it packed into hand luggage. I did buy a chiffon dress for this reason. Think I am going to look like Mrs Michelin getting on the plane.

Now for the reason we are here, my desk, well not much happening over the last few weeks. I thought I would go through my wool stash managed to take it all out but then ran out of energy so on the table it has stayed for the past week.

I have done some knitting and completed blankets for various charities. Love this one they call it the Jordan blanket.

I have been trying to make a wedding heart (on the lines of a horseshoe) thought it would be something different. My daughter is English and her husband to be is Scottish and the theme of the wedding is travel. (Don't ask since when have weddings had themes)

So that is me for this week hope your week ahead is full of crafting.

WOYWW 508

Good morning ladies.

Firstly I apologise for not commenting on posts last week I did read most of them while passing my time in the nurses/doctors surgery.  I have had to go each day to have my BP read as it was extremely high. How I hate those horrid little tablets that go under your tongue. Off there again this morning first the nurse then the doctor. 

So here is my table not very interesting. I have managed to finish a blanket to be sent to charity and have started another one. I am trying to use some of the stash of wool you saw last week in my workroom. 

Had a little laugh last night when watching Call the Cleaners, a lady on there had a house full of crafting items and she made the cleaners put in all in boxes so they could clean the house then put the boxes back.

Also on the table my box of made cards that I take to various meetings, a pack of cards along with some old books that I got from our local charity shop they make good backing papers. The spirit is willing but the flesh in weak as they say. I have made my grandson a birthday card but can't show - 14 years old where did the years go?

So that is my desk, I am going to call into my sewing group this morning for an hour, need to see something other than white coats.

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WOYWW 507

Hi there, sort of wasn't going to blog today because the table is just the same as the last couple of weeks. Little or no work done owing to hospital and doctors visits, (have to go again this morning - high blood pressure, is it any wonder with what I have been through these last couple of weeks).
Helen gave me an idea as she posted a photo of her overflowing room and challenged anyone else to, so here goes. Hang on while I go and grab the camera.

Yes plastic buckets of wool - my 2019 resolution to use some of it for charity knits. Christmas material still on the sewing machine starting early for Christmas 2019 well that's my excuse!

The second photo wool, wool and more wool, and a cupboard of stationery and other crafty bits, the other side has material in. Top cupboard is toy filling hanging out.

So there Helen you dared me and I obliged. Funny thing I thought about this room last night whilst watching a extreme cleaning programme on TV but mine has no cat p... or dead mice/rats in there I assure you.

So that's mine for this week now to link with Julia http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

who hosts this worldwide get together. Have a good week.

WOYWW 506

Welcome to WOYWW (What's on your Workdesk Wednesday). As you can see from the photo taken a few minutes ago nothing much has changed since last week.

I have had dentist, doctors visits and a hospital procedure this last week, so have had no time for crafting as I have been sleeping  when returning home. Only another doctors appointment to go this morning and hopefully I will be back to A1.

The box in the centre of the photo is a new edition (I think) it contains all the balls of wool stood upright with the tail ends uppermost so I don't have to take the wool out when I am crocheting the blanket. Also when I close the lid it is cat and dog proof!

I did manage a trip out yesterday and went with a group of friends to a new shopping centre that opened just before Christmas. Nothing exciting as with all the shopping centres in Spain it only contains fashion shops from all the big names. They are the only ones that can afford the rents. This one did have a large Primark normally I don't find anything in their stores for me (apart from the knickers) but yesterday nearly all the stock was new in ready for the Spring and I came away with two of their big bags full. It was good to go with female friends and have a laugh and lunch out.

So that is me for this week, off for an hours knit and natter gossip but my appointment, will be back later to read and comment if Google will let me. Have a good week and now to link with Julia our leader http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

WOYWW 505

Good morning ladies.
Thought you might like to see my desk (yes I am in working mode again) as it is every night before I go to bed. I have to put everything I am working on as high up as possible. Why because of one big puppy who when bored will go in search of mischief. As you can see he stands as high as the table. Him and the 14 year old cat join forces she knocking things off and him running with it.

So on my table I have my blanket/wool that I have been crocheting for at least a couple of years. This was put to one side in the heat of the summer and never brought out again. (Sort of 2019 resolution finish as many unfinished items as possible and use up some wool stash.
Then there is the cricut create that a friend has lent me to play with unfortunately the needle needs replacing so hasn't been very successful. Would love a scan and cut any pros and cons about this machine.
Then of course the usual card making equipment. Trying to make some Easter cards.

Note the chair in the background this was my Christmas present to self - a new electric relaxer chair, but of course having animals every night I have to cover it to stop the cat scratching the leather and a small up turned table placed on top to stop the dog sleeping on it. The dog doesn't go on the chairs normally but at night he thinks it is ok to do so.

So that is my nightly and morning routine, cover up and uncover.
Ok now to link up with all the WOYWW crowd via Julia's page at
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WOYWW 504

Apologises AWOL last week although I did manage a few comments and even more visits.
Well the crafting mode has returned, people asking for valentine  and Easter cards so one has to oblige doesn't one? Then an order for another dart board card.

I haven't been idle over the weeks since Christmas though and have kept up with the knitting of new born hats, blankets etc. for a Gift of Warmth.

This will only be a short one today I was late getting up as the wind was howling outside and I was nice and cosy in my bed. Now I have to leave in 15 minutes for my knit and natter group. It is surprising how the weather changes from day to day here, yesterday I sat outside knitting and the sunrise looked like this.

Today no sun and extremely windy. 

Tomorrow I have to venture inland again to the dentist hopefully for the last work on my teeth. I have a feeling I will see snow on the far mountains there.

Now to link with http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/ for our round the world WOYWW. Have a good week all. 

WOYWW 502

Well from no 1 on week 500 to a very late posting this week. Good excuse my car broke yesterday so waiting for the breakdown truck and having to hire a car for a week. I cannot manage without a car in this area of Spain. Had a 75km round trip just to the dentist yesterday and have to go again this afternoon. Help root canal filling.

My desk still hasn't appeared from before Christmas I have certainly lost the mojo. Although I have been knitting a few bits and pieces sat in front of the fire watching TV.

Will be making a start on some ventilator hats for new  borns this evening. A UK charity is desperate for some.
Short and sweet today as I have to go and prepare for the dentist visit. No looking forward to it.
Will be around later if I feel up to it. So now to link with Julia our host at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

WOYWW 501

Well that's the 500 milestone passed and as we make our way to 600,700, 800, 900 and then the very very big one! If you want to know what I am talking about then follow this link to Julia at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/ and you can read all about it.

Still no work desk set up for me, well I have a small excuse the weekend was still holiday here, Epiphany, and with it falling on Sunday of course Monday was a holiday also. Along with that I developed toothache so had to wait til yesterday to see the dentist, who has referred me to a specialist. Why does toothache always give me earache and make me feel rotten?

I have managed a little knitting, the red jumper I finished before Christmas had developed long and baggy sleeves so I cut them down then picked up stitches did some decreasing and reknitted the rib. I remember my mum always knitting sleeves from the top down, lot easier to alter when needed. I am also finishing a few knitted items I started and threw to one side in favour of other crafting. No it isn't my new years resolution to finish these items.

I went into the garden yesterday to pick some fruit for my sewing group members and came across this lemon it looked rather like a jesters hat but now I've photographed it, looks rather rude. There probably isn't much fruit in it. Don't think it would pass for British supermarkets.

I have oranges, lemons and pink grapefruit but they all mature at the same time so I give most of them away. 

That is me for this morning, off now to sewing/knit and natter, we have a new venue today as our old one is closed for two months for refurbishment. Wonder if they will have us back when it is all posh?

Will be around hopefully before the weekend to read all your posts, but I can only reply from my desk top as my fingers are too fat for phone and kindle keypads!

WOYWW 500

Congratulations to Julia our host on the 500 edition of WOYWW.

Hope you all have enjoyed your Christmas and New Year celebrations. Here in Spain we still have one more celebration to go  the 5th and 6th, which is Epiphany or Three Kings. Spanish children will receive most of their presents on the night of the 5th and there are some fantastic parades on this evening, when the Three Kings arrive by boat and are driven on floats through the town throwing sweets to the children.

Ok now to my desk, my computer desk actually that you saw all tidy from last week well it is still tidy as no work has been done since before Christmas.

Work will have to start on Monday though as Valentine and Easter are approaching and cards will be needed.

Here is a photo from the New Year's day dip in the sea, The mad British have been doing this for 4 years and the money raised goes to the local dog rescue centre.

Well that's me for today, hopefully I will have a more productive desk to show you next week.
   

WOYWW 499

Good Morning hope you all had a good Christmas.

Sorry I couldn't post last week as was without phone and internet for 48 hours. Have to laugh really an electricity joint underground exploded was repaired then water got into the box so waterboard had to repair, then the next thing we know is the fibre optic is all down in my area, now I am not saying anything but .....

I must show this picture of my computer desk this is probably the one and only time it will look like this. The monitor was my Christmas present so before installing I cleaned all the desk. Even the cat jumped up and decided she better not sit there.

My other table that I work from has been put away for Christmas to make room to eat Christmas dinner, which we have Christmas eve here in Spain. After dinner we give the presents out.

I woke up Christmas day to this sunrise and later walked the dog along the paseo in the sun. A lovely relaxing Christmas Day.

So all is back to normal this morning Spanish don't have Boxing Day so the next celebration will be New Year then 5/6th Jan Three Kings.

I wish you all a Happy 2019 and all that is left to do now is joint Julia at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

WOYWW 497

Good morning and a little early it is. Went to bed at 9.30 last night and of course woke at 3.45 and cannot get back to sleep.

Time to relax a little before the big day not that I celebrate over the top. Here in Spain the big meal is Christmas eve and Christmas day is more like our Boxing day, the 26th is back to work, until New Year, then back to work again and more celebrating 5th/6th January when the children receive their gifts from the Three Kings.

I completed the last of my three Christmas fairs on Saturday not quite as successful as the other two but then I didn't have the same amount of stock.

My table at 4.30 this morning is this - not very exciting. just a few unsewn felt decorations. I managed to get some adhesive numbers for the advent calendars but they will have to wait until next year now. The box on the left contains all that remains of my Christmas cards and the box on the right contains my everyday cards that I took with me last Saturday to boost the stock a little. By the weekend all will be packed away for another year. Christmas materials that is.
Then after a little cleaning I will be ready to put my tree and other decorations up.

I was sat on my terrace the other night and the colours of the sky were beautiful when the last fishing boat came slowly across making its way home into the fishing port of Garrucha. These fishermen spend a 12 hour day on the water, I am usually woken up at 6.00am when they all leave the port chugging away with full lights across the dark Med. I think it is a dying occupation as they aren't as many as 20 years ago.

Well that is me for today, off to make a coffee. Later today the sewing/knitting group have our Christmas lunch so something to look forward to. This will be my only Christmas lunch this year as the other groups I belong to have decided to have Three Kings Luncheons in January as so many people go back to the UK for Christmas.

Will leave you with this.

WOYWW 496

Good morning one and all, have only one thing to shout out today and that is HELP.

This is my work station last night I don't know where to start after an extremely successful fair on Saturday, and having another one booked for this Saturday. I can't decide what to make first. Decided on some small triangles in red and green felt to make a small banner, then it will be on to some adult aprons in Christmas material. 

The box in the left corner is my friends Cricut Create that I have been trying out, she thought it might cut felt but unfortunately no. The box near my cutter has all that is left of my Christmas cards after making over 150 of them.

So that is it for this week now to collect the triangles up and take them with me to my sewing/knitting group this morning.

I will be around to visit but maybe not until after Saturday, there are some sites I just cannot comment on wonder if it because I live in Spain, any ideas please.       

WOWYW 495

Woke this morning and found I have no water (nothing new here in Mojacar I always keep 5lt bottles in stock) apparently none along the playa so must be a big burst somewhere.
So my table for this week is not a work station the table is back in position after being used for the fair last Saturday and on it are a few replacement aprons and some more Christmas ones cut and ready for sewing. The card on the right is from a mornings crafting with a friend, she has so many cutting machines and dies she asked me to go and try them. Really enjoyed playing with them all.

I had a successful fair and the sun shone (well it does on the righteous) this was the view from behind by stall just after setting up at 8.00am (That's our ass. priest walking by).

So on to my next fair on Saturday, indoors this time, with carols and the school band, absolutely love the Spanish bands so different from the British ones.

Now off to link with http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

Hope you all have a good week.

WOYWW 494

Good morning all, Well after a week of storms I think we are back to our usual autumn weather although it is a little colder than previous years.


A good excuse to put some heating on and get down to crafting - if only. That C time of the year is fast approaching and the first of my fairs is this Saturday am I ready the simple answer is NO.

This is my table this morning lots of stockings marked out ready to cut out at the sewing group. These are to make - wait for it - doggy advent calendars. Perhaps the finished result next week.

There is that dog photobombing the picture again!

Sorry short and sweet this week will be around to call on you later.

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WOYWW 493

Wow only another 7 and WOYWW will reach the 500 mark. That must be some achievement.

So for the 493 week what has been happening?
My desk at 6.15 this morning.

It has been a week of mixed crafts mostly card making but still have only about 100 ready for the fairs. My knitting on the left, have to put it there over night or the dog will chew it. Someone asked about a white gollywog so that is what I am knitting. (Note the little bag Jan (LLJ) I have found it most useful I bought tape measure, needles, scissors etc especially for it so I only have to pick the bag up and hey presto have all to hand. Much appreciated Jan.

I had a go at the strips of paper cards this week and this is the result (see Shazsilverwolf post). Not a very good photo because they are packed in cellophane bags and the strips are metallic paper.

Very quick and easy to make thanks Shaz.

Haha just noticed Barney's head top middle of the photo, he probably thinks what is she doing up at this time. Well the answer is the cat slept on my bed last night and when the fishing boats go out at 6.00 she wakes up and wants to leave the bedroom.

That's me for this week but leave you with this I saw on fb.

WOYWW 492

Another week another blog, where do the days go?

This week it has been a cold one duvet has gone on the bed and a little heating during the evening.

Work wise here is a picture of the table taken earlier in the week - I decided to sort all my wool stash. Didn't realise I had so much, I ran out of time so what to do as it had to stay on the table overnight. Remember I have one large puppy who loves to investigate, chew and swallow things. So one large cover over it prevented him from touching and all was intact in the morning.

I have knitted a few new born hats this week, these always seem to be needed and are quick and easy to do when watching TV.

 

And of course my faithful companion QC manages to find an empty corner of table to sleep.

Finally a picture of the sewing/knitting group I go to on Wednesday morning, definitely more natter than knitting going on here.

The jumper is now sewn up correctly was a mistake taking it with me as had to undo it when I got home. I am thinking of embroidering some snowflakes on the front of it now to make it more Christmassy.

That is me for this week, happy crafting whatever your craft is now to link up with Julia at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/  Thank you for your visits last week I will be around to read all at the weekend. Ani

WOYWW 491

Another week gone soon be Christmas. Certainly feels like winter here in Spain the weather has changed dramatically this week with rain and some cold winds.

With colder weather and having to stay indoors more crafting gets done. So this week a jumper I starting knitting for Christmas last year and didn't finish, just needs to be sewn up now and the neck done. I will be taking it to Knit and Natter this morning probably come back and have to undo it as with all the talking we do .......
Really need it for the fairs if the weather continues as all our fairs are held outdoors.

Also finished are two Christmas trees and another four in the process. Spent most of yesterday morning just trying to find the rings to hang them with. Could buy split rings for keys but I didn't want this. You cannot understand the difficulty I have trying to find things where I live. If there is a downside to living here it is the lack of shops etc. 

They are both the same size just the camera angle.

Well must away and get ready to go to the Knit and Natter group, need to find my hat, gloves and scarf - no only joking but will certainly need a coat this morning.

Will be around to read all later now to link with Julia at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

WOYWW 490

Good morning everyone.
I feel as I am playing catch up so much to do because of my long summer vacation from the craft world.

As you can see I am still working on the triangle Christmas trees am aiming for at least 10 to be finished by the first fair on 24th November.

Wonder if anyone can help please I am looking to make some fabric advent calenders but cannot think of an easy way to do the numbers on the pockets. I don't have any number dies and have tried stamping them on but this is not successful. So any comments will be gratefully received. Remember I live in an area of Spain where craft shops and almost any other shops apart from tourist tat are to hand. Also cannot always guarantee the postal/courier service.

Well that's me for today short and sweet am now off to my sewing/knitting group.

WOYWW 489

Yes folks it's me back from hibernation not from the winter cold but the Spanish summer heat. This summer has been unbearably hot so much so that crafting has been almost impossible. The most I have managed are knitted squares and prem baby hats and only this with the help of baby powder for dusting my sweaty hands.
Now my work tables are in full production again, firstly cards at the beginning of the week then the triangle Christmas trees. I have booked four fairs so have to get going the first is 24th November.

Now as well as the cat that sits on the desk I have to contend with Barney who likes to sit under the table well not quite he is too big to get under! Yes he has grown and is not 10 months old.

I have been reading all (well most) of the posts over the summer so have kept up with your interesting crafts and busy lives.

WOYWW 475

Good morning all, no work desk again this week - it is too hot and when the fans are on they send my work across the room and then it is one mad dash to collect them before Barney!

So seeing as it is Wimbledon I have taken to my chair and knitting - these new born hats something I can do without thinking. I sent a batch off to the UK a while ago then we were asked for this design.

Also knitting some corner to corner squares to complete another blanket.

This has become my morning drink for the summer, coffee and coffee flavoured ice cubes and pour the hot coffee over the ice, delicious.

That's me for this week, fingers crossed for Rafa Nadel although I do like Roger Federer and I suppose I have to support England in the football.

WOYWW 474

Ok I am sorry have been AWOL these last two weeks. Good excuse my daughter and her partner have been here on holiday. I only get to see her once a year so have to make the most of her visits. Next year we will be meeting up on the isle of Crete for their wedding.

I love when she comes to stay because I go to all the places my husband and I used to go to, swimming in the little coves and visiting white washed villages. Things that are no fun on your own anymore.

Agua Amarga

San Juan (ah but which one that is my secret)

Nothing on my desk this week and I have been a little lazy in the craft area but managed to finish the blanket I was knitting, and have been knitting some new born hats - anything that is quick and easy this weather and while I watch Wimbledon. 

Barney the dog is still growing and up to all kinds of mischief, he chewed through the internet cable two nights ago. Although he is not quite 7 months old he stands as tall as my waist so all items that used to be left on tables/desks have to be put up high.



This was my crochet hook that I came down to one morning left on the table.



I am so glad he gets on with QC but she is the boss!

Off now to sewing group then we have our summer lunch afterwards. By paying 1€ each week this pays for two lunches a year Christmas and summer.

Will try and visit but could be weekend.

Thank you Angela for the tip on email alerts haven't tried it yet but will do later today.

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WOYWW 471

Half way through the year and the weather is beginning to get hot, hot. hot.

So to join in with Julia and others around the world looking what is on our work desks.

This week I have no work desk, put all away last week and have not reloaded. I am having a change of craft and have been knitting squares in response to a call for blankets for the homeless. I have sorted all my wool out and put together a mixture of odds and bobs - a great way to use up odd balls and boy do I need to get rid of some. These are some of the squares along with some 'cross in your pocket' I have made this week. I now have to sew or crochet them together.

It is good to make small things like this when the weather gets hot - not to heavy on the knee and easy to carry around from one shady place to another. I am not one for sitting out in the sun find it very boring.
We always say in winter you can tell the locals as they are tanned and in summer they are quite pale in comparison to the tourists.

I have noticed since the new privacy rules came in I don't get notification of comments through my email, does anyone know how to reinstall this option? I have clicked on all sorts of icons to no avail.

Now to link up with Julia at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

WOYWW 470

And Wednesday comes round again and here we are having a nosy what is on peoples desk this week. You can nosy all you like on my desk and see absolutely nothing. Why you may well ask, well after weeks of making all sorts of cards  including the dreaded 'C' cards, I decided it must be a clean sweep and start again, so everything was cleaned then went back in their correct plastic boxes, in the store room and I have even put the table down now.

Have made a number of cards this week, Father's Day, Man's birthday another two 50th wedding anniversary.

It is now getting too hot to knit and sew also I need the overhead fan on when card making and bits and pieces keep blowing off the table to the fascination of one puppy dog, who is quicker than me at picking them up!

That's me done for this week short and sweet. Busy Wednesday - sewing group this morning, Woman's get together this afternoon. Then this evening Barney's first trip to the vet's well with me that is, wonder how he will accept it?

Now to link with our host Julia at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/
just click on the link to see what we all get up to.