WOYWW 828 16th April

 WOYWW 828 16th April

So sorry I haven't been with you for months but after having flu vaccine I was really ill with flu, from there they  discovered I had a heart condition, and was immediately sent to hospital where I was fitted with a stent. Since then I have had nothing but trouble. I collapsed in a local hotel and was rushed to hospital. I am now back home waiting to start lots of other tests including a24 monitor aft Easter.

I have none no crafting just haven't the energy, well I have some wool on needles knitting baby blanket.

Lovely to be back with you I am getting sick of seeing the same 4 walls even though I have the view of the sea. I  can only go out with someone is available to take me as very unsteady of my feet.

WOYWW 800 2nd October 2024

 WOYWW 800 2nd October

Hello it's me again. Congratulations on the 800..

My first venture onto the WOYWW was 6th April 2016 I used to be a regular contributor but thing lapsed as I have craft group on Wednesdays and have to leave by 9.00am.

Now the heat of the summer has past I feel like returning to normal - well whatever normal is in my life.

I have done a little crafting over the very hot summer we have had this year. Mostly small things for charity. We have the Ukraine priest coming to our sewing group today, he helped distribute the goods we sent over to Ukraine, but eventually got stopped when one of the drivers got killed. The team are hoping to go over with some goods before Christmas.

Above are some bits and pieces I have been knitting. The snowmen are to give to our patients and carers group - Stepping Stones that meet every Thursday. It is a group for people and their carers, we play games, give them lunch and provide whatever help we can. 

Well congratulations all the members of WOYWW and here's to the next 800.

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 So sorry to hear that Julia has resigned from WOYWW but hey welcome Sarah. I wish you all the best. 

I am still persevering with the Spanish ladies and their bargello work. I have finished the first one. sorry no pictures as I am staying at my daughters. This is a new one I am doing. We have been told an exhibition of our work is to take place next month!

Sorry for any mistakes but writing  this on my mobile much prefer my desktop.

 Gosh my last post on here 26th April 2023 with 'hello from sunny Spain. Wish I could say that today, this afternoon we had a short downpour, if only it had been more. We are desperately short of water and every little drop is precious. it is also cold, well in my opinion. 

I have still been doing craft work over the last 12 months but have cut down drastically on what I do. No more sewing, but still hoping to do some knitting and crochet work.

I have joined a small Spanish group of ladies who do work called 'Bargello'. 

This is one of the ladies designs,

And this is my small design, only small  to start with.

Some of the ladies are making rugs, which will be backed with hessian then a non slip rug material. I can just imagine them in an old Spanish finca. 

I am now trying to design some smaller Christmas wall hangings. I am hoping by joining this group will also improve my conversational spanish. One can always hope.

So that is me after a 12 month gap year.

I will now see if I can remember how to link up with Julia at https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/ That's one bit done.

 Hello from sunny spain where it is getting hotter and hotter every day. Think it is going to be a long hot summer here.

Nothing much on my work desk today but I am knitting some soft toys that will eventually find there way to the Ukraine in the summer. The convoys of goods seems to have slowed down but I think now more than ever the people must need things as they try to rebuild  their lives. Our sewing group are collecting toiletries, toys, etc but we have been told no clothes.

Another pleasure of mine are jigsaws and this is the latest one to be finished by the end of April. I am trying to do one a month.

And finally one of Barney singing (howling) to the TV either Midsomer Murders or the Flash advert. 

Sorry about the first link I am having great trouble with Blogger, no idea what happened. If this doesn't work I may have to open a new titled blog page. wish me luck.

https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/  

WOYWW 12th April

Good morning ladies. this is being done on my phone rather than my lovely big desktop,the reason I am spending some time at my daughters. So this is my work desk today. I have a picture of lovely blue swimming pool and my project for the week but I have tried on phone, ipad, (I have just been given my daughters old one)and finally kindle but no pictures. so this is me for this week. perhaps next week.

WOYWW 712

 Good afternoon from a very cold and damp Mojacar. Yesterday our temperatures plummeted and the rains came. Out with the jumpers, throws, wraps even an old duvet for the bed!

This is the first item I ever crocheted and it still lives on my chair winter or summer, was I glad of it yesterday. A little thinner these days from all the washing but still serves its purpose.

Unfortunately I haven't finished the jumper I started last week about 1/3rd up the back, that is because every time I pass the jigsaw table it calls me to put some more pieces in. 

The slippers I crocheted last week were taken to my sewing/knitting group and straight away someone asked me what I was doing with them - nothing I replied and she asked if she could have them. Sold to the lady in the corner!!

So for this week's work it is knitting and jigsaw and keeping warm. Spanish houses are so cold as they have no damp coursing or insulation especially old ones like mine, at least the more modern ones are built a little differently. 

Now to link up with Julia our hostess for the day at https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/ drop in and see what it is all about. Have a good week. 

Ani

WOYWW 18th Jan.

 Gosh we are more than half way through January and my resolution not to buy any more wool went out the window on Tuesday. Well the weather has become wintery so I need an extra jumper! 

Well when needs must!

So this week hasn't seen much action in this house as we have been enjoying unusual warm weather for this time of year I have been out and about. But yesterday we had some high winds and temperature drop.

I finished the crochet slippers but have adapted the pattern  as had difficulty watching and crocheting off youtube. Also the darker wool didn't help so changed to bright yellow.

So that is me for this week watch this space to see how far I get with the jumper!

Now to join up with Julia our hostess https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/  and I am off to my sewing/knitting group and I am late!!

Ani

WOYWW 709 4th January 2023

 A happy new year to you all as you settle down to what 2023 has to offer. Here in Spain our festivities aren't over. We still have 3 Kings tomorrow evening and the next day. Originally the children received their presents on the eve of 3 kings  and I think some still do  but also have some on Christmas eve. Suppose it makes sense as the 3 kings presented Jesus with gifts.

Nothing much on the crafting front as the tables etc were needed this Christmas as I cooked on Christmas eve and again for my friend on Christmas day. This is a first for many years.

I have been trying to fathom out a crochet slipper pattern off YouTube.  Something I saw on face book and thought mmm that looks easy!! Once mastered to my own written pattern I think they will be able to complete quickly.

And seeing as the tables are now cleared the first thing I put on there was a jigsaw, this must be many years old as the pieces are really worn. 

Just looked up from computer and can't believe it is nearly 8am and still completely dark!

I shall finish this when I return from my sewing/knitting group so bear with me

Woops forgot about finishing so now I am nearly out of time.  Will link up with our host Julia at https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/ and wish you all a goodnight. 

WOYWW 707?

Woke late this morning so in a spin. As you know it is my knitting/sewing group  on Wednesday mornings and today we have our Christmas lunch afterwards. Below is what I made for each member attending, these are instead of cards, a felt heart and chocolate. Last year it was a stocking. some of the ladies said they still have them. Oh for next year if I am still in Mojacar!
 

Along with a jigsaw that I have enjoyed doing, nothing on the table/desk today in fact no table at all.

Finally members of the sewing/knitting group eagerly awaiting their lunch.

All that is left for me to say is A very merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you all.

Oh forgot, to link up with Julia our host at https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

WOYWW 704

 

 Apologies to start firstly I am writing this on my phone where everything is so small for my fat fingers and secondly sorry for being absent for 2 weeks.

I am still in the middle of clearing out ready to put my house on the market after Christmas. All my craft stuff is done - all in plastic boxes and labelled. Next will be kitchen utensils etc.

I have managed to do some craft work mostly knitting. Now how do I get the photos on here?

Some little cuddle blankets.

And a Christmas blanket for me. Our weather has suddenly changed this week although still warm during the day it goes cool at night.

That is me for this week, not bad for a first attempt on my new phone. Enjoy your week. Ani 

WOYWW 701

 Good evening one and all, sorry I am so late this week but better late than never. 

I have been to my knitting/sewing group this morning, our numbers keep increasing with the visitors here for a few weeks before Christmas. Some find it annoying that they can no longer come from October until Easter thanks to Brexit.

I am still surrounded with boxes, so not much crafting going on. I have started a jigsaw as I needed a distraction. It maybe only 500 pieces but that sea!!

My table hasn't been vacant as soon as one spot gets cleared something else is placed there.

Most of the things in my sewing room are now in boxes. Think I will still have to get rid of somethings as I am looking for a two bedroom villa and all on one level. I must have disposed of quite a lot because of the empty boxes, but funny thing is I can't find the lids.

Started on my card room now, all the pieces of card I have kept just in case!!! Bet you all do the same. All the other bits and pieces I kept just in case I could use them.  I need to empty these shelves because there may be some lids down behind and goodness knows what else.

I was pleased to see at the group this morning two of the girls had made use of some of my material.

This is a cushion/bag for a grandson

 using my material 

and a cross stitch cabbage cushion backed with some of my material. 

So that is me for today sorry not much crafting. 

PS as I type this it is thundering so waiting for the rain. I noticed a change in temp last night and now have a jumper on!! 

I will try and visit you all this week.

Ani

WOYWW 700

 Congratulations on 700 posts of woyww. Here's to the next 300!! Sorry I have not been partaking these last few weeks, but things are running fast here. I have decided to put my house up for sale and move nearer my daughter in the Murcia region. I can't believe all the craft stuff I have, so it has been a radical case of downsizing. I will not be moving until sometime next year but the estate agent said make it as empty as possible!

Picture 1 is my store room (bedroom)where usually you can't see the floor! All wool, material  bits etc now boxed up.

 Picture 2 is a work in progress thus is a converted shower room where I keep all card making material. 

Picture 3 is my living room with the materials I am going through.

I have had many trips down to the bins and the charity shops.

So please bear with me if no crafting is done for a few weeks. Off now to my sewing/knitting group for a bit of normality.

Ani

WOYWW 695

 Back but not fighting fit. I have been staying at my daughters, where after a few days I developed a sore throat like I have never had before - yes I tested positive for covid. I couldn't even see to knit and had two falls. Breaking my glasses at a cost of 400€ to repair. I am now back home and tested negative but still with so many symptoms that my doctor says they could last for months - MONTHS I said. Well at least I can see to knit/crochet so am crocheting Barney his winter blanket using oddments of wool. 

It is a simple stitch all treble. I apologise for the photos but someone has been messing with my camera and never put the settings back to the ones that I use. Think I chained to many stitches to start so now the width is now the length. Sure Barney won't mind. 

Hope you all enjoy yourselves at the crop will be thinking of you all chatting.

Ani

WOYWW 691 31st August

 So the summer is over here and all the tourists have returned to their towns ready to begin work on 1st September. I wish they had taken the heat with them, today has been another scorcher. When will it end? 

Sorry I have been absent but have had a some hospital appointments over the last few weeks, and have found them very tiring in this heat. Our most local hospital is about an hour away, but have also been to the city of Almeria hospital never been there before to see a neuro surgeon. All this comes from the diabetic nurse not being able to find a pulse in my feet. 

My work desk this week is full of wool as I have been clearing out and putting on one side unfinished items, not has many as I thought. 

Christmas teddy needs a boot and jacket finished.

84 squares ready to sew up!

Material to take to sewing group today

4ply & Double knitting wool

Crocheted blanket for my bed,

More crocheted squares

Baby blanket started over 17yrs ago for my grandson and was told she wasn't going with baby colours. Well it is now finished and will be gladly received by our Red Cross.

I could be stuck at my sewing/knitting group until about 4pm today as the Spanish Vuelta Cyclist race is passing through Mojacar this lunchtime, they will be riding along the beach road then over the mountains to Carboneras and as this is my only way home I will have to wait until the road is open again. We have a beach road and small roads going off to urbanisations etc, but all these go towards the mountains and although I can get so far to my house using these roads unfortunately not far enough.

So that is me for this week, now to link up with Julia at https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/ who is our desker in charge.

Hope you all have a good week. 

Ani

WOYWW 27th Julio

Good evening, very late today, have had a busy day. As if Wednesdays aren't always busy.

We are still experiencing extreme temperatures here, and fans and air con going full pelt. Dread my electricity bill for this two months.

Don't know if I dare show you my desk this week, if you don't want to see 'C' things then don't look.

Decided to sort my felts out and as always got side tracked and start doing other things as one does.

Barney under the table where one of the fans is keeping him cool.

 

 

Suddenly from an empty table all this appeared.

Anyone else use these. I know my eyesight is getting worse, but having to resort to one of these. My excuse was it was a darkened room as the curtains were closed to keep the sun out.

This is what came out of the felt, now trying to decide how to give the teddy some definition, left one filled as I sewed it on and right one used wadding underneath.

Not forgetting the animals!

I shall finish these two, then decide how many I want to make, cut the pieces out and put in a plastic box until end of September. Yesterday I heard a date for the one of the first Christmas fairs, we tend to have fairs in November as most UK residents return to their families in December.

So sorry for inflicting the C on you all, but that is what's on my desk this week.

Now to link up with our host Julia at https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/  Sorry Julia am I forgiven?

WOYWW 683 6th July 2022

 Sorry I have been absent but have been at my daughters enjoying being waited on and the luxury of her pool. Only had to come home because of a hospital appointment. 

Not much on my desk this morning as this has been my desk for the past week. Yes my relaxer chair and the television to watch the tennis. I have been sewing the teddies together while watching.

Also I have been doing a little sorting of my knitting needles and decided to make an holder for each length - short, medium and long! Nothing posh but hopefully it will allow me to find a needle quicker instead of rummaging through a plastic box! 

So that is me another few days of tennis then down to some serious down sizing. Really need to get all my craft materials sorted.

Off to my sewing/knitting group this morning . hope you all have a good week.

Now to join with the rest of WOYWW at Julia https://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/

WOYWW 679 8th June

 Well summer has come with high temperatures and forecast even higher towards the weekend. It is our Moors and Christians fiesta this weekend so there will be a fair number of tourist around. I will not be going to see the parades, it is a case of been there, done that and got the teeshirt. Don't think I will be even going out. 

I don't mind staying at home as I have always something to do like knitting, sewing, gardening or even housework. Heaven forbid!

         These are two of my hibiscus bushes can't remember where the orange one came from but the red one was given to me over 22years ago when I came to live here,

This iceberg rose came with me from the UK.

I have been doing little crafting only knitting some more 'teddies for tragedies'. My stash I had were delivered to a local bar and have arrived in Ukraine, I did see some children on TV been given some teddies. It is a great way of using odd bits of wool and the pattern is so simple even I can remember it!.

Two weeks ago I went to renew my driving licence, here we have to go to a specialised medical doctor who is appointed for driving licence renewals. My bp was so high he sent me straight to my doctors and was treated with tablets under tongue etc, I had to go back next day for more tests. Eventually last thursday I was granted my licence. Now I just have to get my 15 year old car through its ITV (MOT) later this month. 

I trust you all enjoyed your jubilee weekend, not a great deal of celebrations from the Brits here in Spain but I did wear my hat at a Fish and Chip lunch last Friday. I was the only one but who cares!

 

Think this sums up the whole weekend.

I am writing this Tuesday evening as tomorrow is my knit & natter group and afterwards we have our summer lunch so won't be home til late afternoon. Each week we put 1€ in the pot and this pays for a summer lunch and a christmas lunch.