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.

WOYWW 469

That was the week that was. So many posts to read and I managed them all and commented also. I didn't take part in the ATC's this year so made the promise to visit all and comment.

So we start a 10th year of WOYWW wonder if this is the longest weekly blog site?

Another busy week - forgot how much work a puppy is, but he is coming along great considering I have only had him two weeks. He walks well on the lead but is nervous of other dogs and people, sits and gives his paw on command and sleeps all night and dare I say it no accidents.

My desk this week, 'C' cards all cleared away (have made about 40) but was asked for three 50th anniversary cards and ordinary anniversary cards and like always wanted yesterday. Only another 50th to do now.

This was the moon shining over the sea last night about 9.30, couldn't wait for it to go dark when it would light up the sea. Also the colour isn't too good as it was bright orange. I have an all singing all dancing camera but only shoot on auto, don't understand all the other numbers and letters.

Ok that's me done for this week, enjoy the coming week and happy crafting whatever it is.

WOYWW 468

Wow don't know if I am coming or going, just forgot how much work a 5 month old puppy is.

Have had to put all my craft things away every night as he stands as high as the table and just take things off. This is a photo of my table packed up for the night and hopefully out of reach of one four legged creature. That's the trouble with having an open plan house I can't shut him in anywhere.

This is what I have been busy with amongst other things this week. Yes more C cards.

My TV work this week has been more 'cross in your pockets' but Barney seems to have taken a liking to  tapestry wool and this was the result when I left it on the chair to go and make a drink.

Hope you all have productive week and now to link up with Julia at stamping-ground.blogspot.com

Sorry I am not taking part in ATC this year. but congratulation Julia for 9 years of WOYWW.

WOYWW 467

Here we are again, happy as can be all good friends and jolly good company.

What is on my desk this week, well I don't know if I dare say. It begins with C and ends in s.

I have had to make a start if I am to supply the C cards this year as I don't have any made to give me a start and will be looking to sell about 150 to 200.

You will have noticed I picked up the rubbish from the floor and put it in the bin.

I have increased our family by one this week - a four and a half month old puppy
I have called him Barnaby - Barney for short. QC the cat has accepted him but obviously she is the boss.

                                                                                                                   

    Sorry this is short and sweet, have now to take a dog for a walk and do my blog all before going to my sewing group. How busy are Wednesdays.

So now to link with our host Julia at stamping-ground.blogspot.com       If you want to know what it is all about go over to her site.
Thank you for reading and if you would like to leave a comment it will be much appreciated. Ani

WOYWW 466

Here we are again where do the days go. Someone once told me it is a sign of getting old when you don't know where the days go.

After a very busy 1st May weekend and the holiday in Madrid that made for a great number of people travelling to the coast for a weeks holiday all is reasonably quiet again now.

My work table remains the untidy mess from previous weeks as I try and keep up with the demand for cards. Here is the dartboard card I made, took me a while to measure out and colour (hands not as steady as they used to be) but having made one I was asked for another one, this took less time. Might even make another for the stock.

The darts are made with cocktail sticks and washi tape and behind the dart board is a old CD.

I have now been asked to make a 50th wedding anniversary card so hence the heart not too sure what to do yet. I feel a trip to the local Chinese shop as most of my embellishments are silver. (Any excuse)

Here is my faithful companion sat at my side while I type this. She still misses her brother but is going out on her own for longer periods and hopefully the warmer weather will encourage her to bask in the sun.

So now to link up with our host for WOYWW Julia at                            www.stamping-ground.blogspot.com Please visit some of our pages and see what we get up to over the week also if you feel like leaving a comment please do so.

WOYWW 465

Good morning all and back to normality today, it has been holiday weekend here I know 1st May is the holiday but give the Spanish chance to extent and they will. Saturday I went out and couldn't park the car anywhere not even abandon it like most Spanish do. Never known a May holiday weekend so busy.
Hopefully they will have all returned to their work this morning and I will be able to park when I go to Knit and natter.

So what is on my work desk/table this morning nothing very exciting I have had a bit of a tidy up but have only made two cards for an order. I have another to make for a ninety year old darts player!

My TV knitting has been these new born/prem hats. can't decide whether they are too big or too small, but no doubt they will be gratefully received.

This appeared on fb during the week somehow I could relate to it.

Have a good week and now to link up with our host Julia at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com