tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71156400594480591242024-03-14T17:27:11.356+00:00tanskiknitsWelcome to My Little World of Home,Children,Cats,Knitting, Crochet,Tapestry,Cooking,Baking and Gardeningtaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-39669702313203271322011-07-26T12:04:00.008+01:002011-07-27T11:00:45.806+01:00<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Japanese Flower Shawl .......<br /></span></strong><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633616586862527714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgldqGslCz02m0dveECd3v0xUVn72FJKLF4i2VSzJKH-izpafnBaWe9Q_DMl8IyqZkgSLZno2bRf4tqMMCK9P3sY1PohdubLzoCCVVWDNCaR1FPwKg3X8OOiVrU9EZuS2jka79A2Gdw4/s400/011.JPG" /><br /><br /><div>Hello my lovelies !!!!!!</div><br /><br />I really must apologise for my absence but my laptop had a major meltdown & died on me a couple of weeks ago & I have also been up to my eyes with school events. Summer term seems to always be a whirlwind of activities & social gatherings !!<br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633616246853131554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIr5fhhRxN6S1ljmoxw_X1AzUfYvObJexOQLz_2b-Su0wiHwaf8YtDaI3dAKV-YHmj60096-pC00OANp3jzn5mMFSYJAnFhZIWAV7ZNO68IYq7n6U4ojlZWbUvLlOyAVVFYDx1jzqWnPA/s400/043.JPG" /><br />I have been ohhhing & arhhhhing over the beautiful Japanese Flower Shawls on Lucy's ATTIC24 blog & on Ravelry for some time now but I wanted to finish a few WIP first ( I will be sharing these with you very soon. ) My budget wouldn't stretch to the gorgeous ANDES yarn so I down marketed some what & decided on <strong>King Cole's Merino Blend DK</strong> that comes in wonderful bright colours<br /></p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633616239574702722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdpPLzG1mdn6OJAOPJQscd9wZBK40ytG8u6Ey-bvV91cRDpZ5_zBST-mAt-n7_DPSoiK-yMvRRssvplVJca204UWDoXzLiRcnTRQzgcGGYpvZDnNtL13xiMhyzqxG6tVnXEZDIMZrZN8/s400/041.JPG" /> It is a very portable project, perfect to take with me on our summer outings to the park and, weather permitting, the seaside !!</p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633616235534793842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXUKOWq9ncY2Pf5eS2ORIYLxYIQ46J01cObsc7o5GnQU1gKbZC6fk7PhAArudiIjczpGjmnv7PsRDrQXkNJOo4EoIWL5S9E7D6kv-H5oDyfNEOaAm6tr5iZMr7t-WBN_WLUcF1j5TaqA/s400/040.JPG" /></p>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-43858434870093452352011-06-18T13:22:00.003+01:002011-06-18T13:30:49.915+01:00<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Hearts ........</span></strong><br /><br />I have nearly finished my secret project, all I need to do is buy some spray starch. I will post some photo's very soon. In the mean time I have a little taster to share with you.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619534388227612594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrAdNXw8PJmHxu4oMDypSTiMv7yMSQ6yLNT0OWRFGlSOuu9QW9w22usA2DMqYbReEhOcUJn9w9Tuj-xgo1Vz6neKDiWHhEBkg3FLwKOqEAv_9flNO6BV3XE-Ltl3rJh3kWa7h0yR4U-E/s400/765.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Hope you all have a lovely weekend, whatever the weather !<br /><br />Bye for now xx<br /><br /><p align="center">********************************************</p>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-23587110559683310232011-06-07T09:25:00.005+01:002011-06-07T17:10:07.338+01:00<div><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Progress on Sunburst Granny .........</span></strong></div><div>.</div><div>Just a very quick post today to show you my progress on my Sunburst Granny blanket !</div><div>.</div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDq8T8hde-eDK_TL6g9gQMmgolXFeqitAwxOUzrReGi8U_Pccznz9a1IwHjlD0fYBW09AttvkHbVLmdvNn2Dh6CDrPjntL7I-8cWPkF8UpsUU2Vb4fO_OTc3ekmCOThLZrYqc1KslvxM/s1600/P1010958.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615395624853861234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDq8T8hde-eDK_TL6g9gQMmgolXFeqitAwxOUzrReGi8U_Pccznz9a1IwHjlD0fYBW09AttvkHbVLmdvNn2Dh6CDrPjntL7I-8cWPkF8UpsUU2Vb4fO_OTc3ekmCOThLZrYqc1KslvxM/s400/P1010958.JPG" /></a></div><div>.</div><div>I have managed to make 13 squares out of 1 ball of the Silver Blue, so I now need to work out how many more balls I will need to order. I am loving how it is turning out, I think I may do a nice wide boarder using all the colours, what do you think ?</div><div>.</div><div>Hear is a sneaky peek at a little project I am also working on, I can't give too much away as it is a present !!!!<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvlZNp-eiX0cAZ-gqcWInVtBMaUTnZncb6aIL8Ch5YqQduhW5InB-_Y37l-OEibNoqFM8RZY_x9qcGlqGfo8l87QqGvoSqf3pOhXCYY7lQUXrPXb2nfc38jxri0Buqli-uUfgDmcw6tE/s1600/P1020075.JPG">.<img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615394902590923730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvlZNp-eiX0cAZ-gqcWInVtBMaUTnZncb6aIL8Ch5YqQduhW5InB-_Y37l-OEibNoqFM8RZY_x9qcGlqGfo8l87QqGvoSqf3pOhXCYY7lQUXrPXb2nfc38jxri0Buqli-uUfgDmcw6tE/s400/P1020075.JPG" /></a></div><div>.</div><div>Bye for now xx</div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-1895251572137674582011-05-31T10:34:00.008+01:002011-05-31T15:31:14.867+01:00<strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">A New Project .........</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"></span></strong><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 268px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612814688892127666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0iDkhlRWstznZXfAnHcx7x6KUhqOq8rEgijNXZSSdtKcLFTIFAnnDcUEwbwXdl-o2GPEKcT7GalmToPw6wbE3IGc1Dfl7xAapbwJ9_lgDIZcCnWECZpE3QLTMcbGUtqq6vJwVbzZMgU/s400/P1010938.JPG" />.<br /><div>I have been knitting away on my Clapotis, the end result is wonderful but boy it can be rather hard going making it ! To break the boredom I decided I needed a new hooky project to do along side it. </div><div>.</div><div>So I have indulged myself by buying some Vanna's Choice from Banyan Tree Yarn's online shop. </div><div>.</div><div>The colours are ( left to right )</div><div>.</div><div>Top row :</div><div>.</div><div>Berrylicious #139</div><div>Rose #142</div><div>Dusty Blue #108</div><div>Dusty Purple #146</div><div>Eggplant #145</div><div>.</div><div>Bottom row :</div><div>.</div><div>Navy #110</div><div>Silver Blue #105</div><div>Kelly Green #172</div><div>Magenta #144</div><div>Sweet Pea # 169</div><div>.</div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XqPhyphenhyphenNjlEKpb-gjWhKLx-Hxagl5BvHMefS3E33hIqpC_nhKuwBUI6hVFUqBSU9QfdzR5sflHo8dO967mI1Np3Gc2RQlbBV0jTCHZH2vfXNjShe8PV4VHUdvSoW3hJStNIdJLNnun9qo/s1600/P1010948.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612814684163095170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XqPhyphenhyphenNjlEKpb-gjWhKLx-Hxagl5BvHMefS3E33hIqpC_nhKuwBUI6hVFUqBSU9QfdzR5sflHo8dO967mI1Np3Gc2RQlbBV0jTCHZH2vfXNjShe8PV4VHUdvSoW3hJStNIdJLNnun9qo/s400/P1010948.JPG" /></a></div><div>.</div><div>The pattern I am using is the Sunburst Granny Square ( free on Ravelry ). I have decided not to include the navy as it was rather overbearing, and I am using the Silver blue to finish each square. </div><div>.</div><div>I am loving how it is taking shape & as it is chunky yarn shouldn't be too long in the making !!</div><div>.<br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpyGB7foCICl7ewRmOADGBhYzG-CipMoB-kLbD8H8mGm0vH23vlc9yQqo-8qi9PUNlNZH0nvQujFCgQC_Gf-UES0uwTR2VyLcIxaq_SwmH5iH9YOhHN0_lR8xb9G8AA8hB93_aDwKHLw/s1600/P1010949.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612813340105753810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpyGB7foCICl7ewRmOADGBhYzG-CipMoB-kLbD8H8mGm0vH23vlc9yQqo-8qi9PUNlNZH0nvQujFCgQC_Gf-UES0uwTR2VyLcIxaq_SwmH5iH9YOhHN0_lR8xb9G8AA8hB93_aDwKHLw/s400/P1010949.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLa7ZUKCtv8_n6W43D-mWyKx27_3HZpvV8Y8wKsttYwNgnGOZ52ZGyuQ4F4vOdZ-GeCnLPgKr9p7xN-_2J4UBDDnpl6oxydFZM2A4mg6zpqPEpmq6G72ZXco6_yGY_FZWtQz7rP9_ZtR0/s1600/P1010950.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612813335034602770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLa7ZUKCtv8_n6W43D-mWyKx27_3HZpvV8Y8wKsttYwNgnGOZ52ZGyuQ4F4vOdZ-GeCnLPgKr9p7xN-_2J4UBDDnpl6oxydFZM2A4mg6zpqPEpmq6G72ZXco6_yGY_FZWtQz7rP9_ZtR0/s400/P1010950.JPG" /></a></div><div>.</div><div>I have now done 12 squares, they seem to be flying off my hook ! I will post more photo's tomorrow if the little men give me 5 minutes to myself.</div><div>.<br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieK8fa4Fdb5GHUGeVbV29FqyBdlvY7th7qAyD5AkhoI7xlpojPuVK_j4fc5hgZKnMvxxhN6X7P4zN-byBDrHvA8Pq4jVQ6p9CHpaNMk1D1xZq3t6gp7QeYbF1aDgMddADA2f38v4SlrTU/s1600/P1010951.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612813329116357842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieK8fa4Fdb5GHUGeVbV29FqyBdlvY7th7qAyD5AkhoI7xlpojPuVK_j4fc5hgZKnMvxxhN6X7P4zN-byBDrHvA8Pq4jVQ6p9CHpaNMk1D1xZq3t6gp7QeYbF1aDgMddADA2f38v4SlrTU/s400/P1010951.JPG" /></a>.<br /><div>Bye for now xx</div></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-22075438264920223992011-05-28T12:36:00.024+01:002011-05-28T22:58:21.122+01:00<div><div><strong><font color="#6600cc">Chelsea Flower Show ( Part II ) .........</font></strong></div><div> </div><div>.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWMuBPeNd_tVeHdCJBaUOW0tLIG3pw_5BPMHiCDm8J_xBiE6sL7crHnHLAIaibsg7gvcJzJjUoPRthMNUHpxThP_lmqKkVPr4mNYoW7kokosjztxT7GID52N_O5E1oKO9QjGrQnvqNZU/s1600/P1010599.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611810918872560914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWMuBPeNd_tVeHdCJBaUOW0tLIG3pw_5BPMHiCDm8J_xBiE6sL7crHnHLAIaibsg7gvcJzJjUoPRthMNUHpxThP_lmqKkVPr4mNYoW7kokosjztxT7GID52N_O5E1oKO9QjGrQnvqNZU/s400/P1010599.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Joe Swift interviewing one of the garden designers. </div><div>.</div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYgEFEjT6-vZh4laQdrO9FDSkgzDrSa52YVpdH0XAK0i-4Tegm_B5G1cv1kVk05L88F5zqWI1SBSYDqz-0FLb-vVJAfpcwbWRXlp_KiX_DqpiDLIdLcGDhAMaw99g8WZgRx65RdZNiFc0/s1600/P1010897.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611810913803062610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYgEFEjT6-vZh4laQdrO9FDSkgzDrSa52YVpdH0XAK0i-4Tegm_B5G1cv1kVk05L88F5zqWI1SBSYDqz-0FLb-vVJAfpcwbWRXlp_KiX_DqpiDLIdLcGDhAMaw99g8WZgRx65RdZNiFc0/s400/P1010897.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcZcGviFzbu09cMNlehdRlpHOAtgEf09ag9xPCPy0tBg3wJ1GIdkQF3QJqDLCL4XNlF-RreDwZqnrwDLXXJ4b6I519XqLta0ovPXI5U4XGiy8S6xblfeq1Ba1XhPz-B2g-jklRRnzi4s/s1600/P1010824.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611810910473570850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcZcGviFzbu09cMNlehdRlpHOAtgEf09ag9xPCPy0tBg3wJ1GIdkQF3QJqDLCL4XNlF-RreDwZqnrwDLXXJ4b6I519XqLta0ovPXI5U4XGiy8S6xblfeq1Ba1XhPz-B2g-jklRRnzi4s/s400/P1010824.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUi3JN0HNTxOtL2H0OrJy5pzcNX4Sftk5A0NMQOTPzdgG5_ETByV2PBQ2TlnHXz6Ue_nj4CkltXMPG85VM-J7wg510FBhetz_6a8nUYtf1CxWY7NAdnfl_4Voh7ShexDVCnvDBKnsfbM/s1600/P1010885.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611803767464210722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUi3JN0HNTxOtL2H0OrJy5pzcNX4Sftk5A0NMQOTPzdgG5_ETByV2PBQ2TlnHXz6Ue_nj4CkltXMPG85VM-J7wg510FBhetz_6a8nUYtf1CxWY7NAdnfl_4Voh7ShexDVCnvDBKnsfbM/s400/P1010885.JPG" /></a>.<br /><div>I love old fashioned roses and David Austen's display was breathtaking. The perfume from all these roses was incredible.</div><div>.</div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-N6lPboOiMERw2J-OjnNNo8LTwDPEaDT1WhpzwwRfSywvmWyXClLkHwAWyrEafz9Wh89kzKA20AGQ73KeYLGl3LIFpoV_RZMGRmSEsXpqfVSwSpyIkkoKfqnqRi_uLkaxDPeCG8mBK4/s1600/P1010877.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611803766093159938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-N6lPboOiMERw2J-OjnNNo8LTwDPEaDT1WhpzwwRfSywvmWyXClLkHwAWyrEafz9Wh89kzKA20AGQ73KeYLGl3LIFpoV_RZMGRmSEsXpqfVSwSpyIkkoKfqnqRi_uLkaxDPeCG8mBK4/s400/P1010877.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_SWb6qjvzp21OHtihOs85UPe-JHuXzDLGzCeaBsEAmtAu6wu9hftSMAYZfx_j6gP5ba9KNe4c0OKC__ds9jCCR0BTKe944ocZHtB50x902u2c6Ker_ZZ0yapUCJ58LJ2LkJ0qp7OKRg/s1600/P1010704.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611731926419550322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi652ceExOHXPbZCZKH6_xOpeWFXVOHz2p77GBnW9VmuZXnCR7GwSB-4DWeuS4qLrTb3cNsGGSswtD7fIH02AbrC4hwuxNKpiAG8JgEAhYAPmDCz2sx5PjVx2bIiWv52OQlaWbWa7dCfHc/s400/P1010801.JPG" /></a></div><div>.</div><div>These are just some of the photos that I took, I hope you enjoy looking at them. I am also going to The Hampton Court Flower show in July for even more inspiration, can't wait !!!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-18353604925777996882011-05-26T15:58:00.020+01:002011-05-28T12:29:49.123+01:00<div><strong><font color="#6600cc">Chelsea Flower Show ( Part I) ........</font></strong></div><div> </div><div>I think those golden skies where a very good omen. A couple of days after my last post my dear friend Sam rang me saying 'she had an offer that I couldn't refuse' ....... an invite to go to Chelsea Flower Show on members day !!!! Of course I didn't refuse, I nearly did myself serious damage while jumping around the room with excitement !</div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611717738946522914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8q-jCcY4L-v26l2ntz_n8w7KBQanQIrK6CG4A7uc0XQYZyoMqqQZokRiS_rcU7TfEfDoEfFPUXCtNNK4jYTyM7iZoYeNZDsUyxVbsJtLi-Mt4_ZFzp6_YUB43ss6RBn7_WYWjxKxkesA/s400/P1010804.JPG" /></div><div>.</div><div>I have always wanted to go and the invite couldn't have come at a better time, as I have been feeling rather low and fed up recently for reasons I wont bore you with.</div><div> </div><div>My dear friend lives in Wiltshire so we arranged to meet at Waterloo at 9.30am. We had a quick coffee and chat then we jumped on a bus bound for Chelsea.</div><div> </div><div>Below are some of the gardens, to say they are amazing is an understatement ! My photo's don't do them justice, I came away completely inspired with new ideas.<br /></div><div><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbimFuqvfy4s3ifvo3ELNXOjvh8HIqvSYx_q9k1Z-cWl_6Ja-NfZoHILYRcH35DdUhQ2mbrBRTdewUIjc_7GWr3ahZywLP0VgWSfg4Ck0-600cTNSUsIIUMudpXCjUhnNsUHHv-s4j4jU/s1600/P1010782.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611096284665974322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbimFuqvfy4s3ifvo3ELNXOjvh8HIqvSYx_q9k1Z-cWl_6Ja-NfZoHILYRcH35DdUhQ2mbrBRTdewUIjc_7GWr3ahZywLP0VgWSfg4Ck0-600cTNSUsIIUMudpXCjUhnNsUHHv-s4j4jU/s400/P1010782.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The yummy Mr Dermot Gavin !</div><div>.</div><div> </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXW_suBAFxjdPiUq0e4lZM-kLNqcaEVXGnbR4B-T4JnUzZ_4E8hEbBg28K0_OHScl31ZOaCvNZM7rjhGBQEUO1zF3OuqvsdskqY1H6Njds7GRXDs2wEuOkoseudZjILtnUj1bQjwKPszU/s1600/P1010788.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611096280815881090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXW_suBAFxjdPiUq0e4lZM-kLNqcaEVXGnbR4B-T4JnUzZ_4E8hEbBg28K0_OHScl31ZOaCvNZM7rjhGBQEUO1zF3OuqvsdskqY1H6Njds7GRXDs2wEuOkoseudZjILtnUj1bQjwKPszU/s400/P1010788.JPG" /></a>.</div><div>The Artisan Gardens ::</div><div>.<br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ms9rStMawtcUhjUE_cpTX7nlyHe1eQBnYepr1cFDJFPFE_pj0aHbFRB9L8TBiEnUbgpZoLawec9-vVPb7RnR0CyxfjcxoBqktfSb-ZbhTMSh1YcSTZApeCzvac2sRvB7-_ntCTdGTF0/s1600/P1010762.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611096265368153554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ms9rStMawtcUhjUE_cpTX7nlyHe1eQBnYepr1cFDJFPFE_pj0aHbFRB9L8TBiEnUbgpZoLawec9-vVPb7RnR0CyxfjcxoBqktfSb-ZbhTMSh1YcSTZApeCzvac2sRvB7-_ntCTdGTF0/s400/P1010762.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPbfcjntg6TxPyobDUp5fkucfuV-g1MGcbCZ94yb4ccyTOdsXT-7B2RHu-AIbBeANWUXWhdrI4zOC4GJT34bwRFT2Rp4iVwnRGPgIggHiCdlUbszp1Yvh-SGcUQ64JJv7qGRjJSj0auU/s1600/P1010773.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611042894891041202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtfe7p49lo6D9xzweXP41PFO9kjK2QE79Oyw-aMvEnOc0Syps3JO9-_Bto82U0Q-HHyuS_et4G8_wUyrEh15UXP4ieLuWc-xKnLDmNtFhoFJOv2adNv-w79ISpoTLKICmMP-LgDZkMblE/s400/P1010918.JPG" /></a> </div><div>We where very lucky to have such a lovely warm, sunny day and where very tempted to dive into this !<br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611042883676646482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemCqo1esp4fFM4EsCMMI4P4Fb_AieA9gHU8ktvD_2T7Wz4wTxcA5P7RKvxNubn_mn8zo4g-hg3tUYf8c37lEt2ALHKTUFgpHMjYGVmHGdRzWImA3Vlvzc0IeiA_rBL4rK3-nInMJnjCo/s400/P1010904.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div><br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611042875825170210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3jcAHno9foOgwm16u_oW_ZOoFYRDJCDZqAhdgqaeFjQjxVtysXhXPCgIk10ydr6GCqRQ_3DrafxONkQzCZIYjVGoNbYZuVHZFxO4RxjgfwPyYh9fLxr2oY7xwLwidrnfJyhRee5-U2k/s400/P1010927.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-91507442730367834742011-05-11T09:09:00.004+01:002011-05-11T09:22:49.708+01:00<div><strong><font color="#6600cc">Golden Skies ........</font></strong></div><div><br /> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605369506247756002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJH-ox7Os4WaBg5mTkTDzqDb4hmG8LTgwnbaApdekp3QsgTbBeinAWtI1exS7VR1vmIkzxbYZAenomkhlVLAXgCBo6a7W8R5ySUcL8g4xtXtSLwOhUCjKi7qUH0FP0YUJJ0dDr6YW3bU/s400/P1010393.JPG" /></div><div>.</div><div>I hope the golden sky last night was a good omen, after a rather crappy time that I have been having in my life. I have not been a happy bunny lately !</div><div>.<br /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605369501384835842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ClUmabXyiSwQgi4hWF0wXGtuXgNAdLy16507IRzJ4pqski5bmov4K53DmqSjVYF8hpI1hN0hf-968fBK1MrJUYSrNXGftvyfrrQ4U70pf7b16VdTNn6HpM4Ig_CjqbiDQFgTKub6ODE/s400/P1010391.JPG" /></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-76273416999065061612011-05-07T13:18:00.009+01:002011-05-09T08:33:11.301+01:00<div><div><div><strong><font color="#6600cc">Look What The Post Man Delivered ! ........</font></strong></div><div><br /> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603949541479048786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLDjAy-eZDCDt3HiN8WKAYdnNXGfNMQtl4_pEuUn19yVj5PrV54EfHrwMpsNihjbCy5DKIq1IRpRrSnReMSRWF4aS22trCQlZln3amrOvEf3Fhg3ph5Y8w1fZZ92_vHSF4FPLzusgPNc/s400/P1010348.JPG" /><div> </div><div> </div><div>Don't you just love it when a parcel is left on the door step, especially when you know it contains some yummy yarn for a new project !</div><div>.</div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603949001095372578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs6ZbBxRPpMdApGOKh8ISrKqmgDGFSvjfIG-qaF6ZOl_lyvtoiZ1xXDKoToIjIFCeNlEPLc2plmwKnnn6z4GubG3ucpR53i_HeLdu4U9nDk16HPhxUgebvjwfsLMvryv2_1YBjj1kL-6c/s400/P1010350.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div>I have been very strict with myself and haven't bought any yarn for a long time, as I am trying hard to use up my rather large stash of yarn that lives under my bed. But while cruising through my favorate yarn shops I was stopped in my tracks, I was star struck, it was love at first sight !!!</div><div>The gorgeous, wonderful Dream In Color was on offer at First 4 Yarns, and it was my most fav colour, how could I resist !!!!!</div><div><br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603948996169658130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5d5FgZU2e1d389Gdh4iBW4kBn5luwJH1O5L5PolhA9PKXukL43GBcwRiFkyCjzgaL0bcTpSXFVtaV_NT7EkJVt7j4XzqVF6bgxP8IcD0vdEWnt9a_FAdF5A4SDenO0Ff9bKvSZeHE_KE/s400/P1010352.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-12966475341376688032011-05-01T10:54:00.007+01:002011-05-01T11:19:05.014+01:00<div><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">MMMMmmm Manos .......... </span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></strong> </div><div> .</div><div><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></strong>I have Clapotis fever at the moment. I have started another one using this gorgeous, wonderful Manos Silk Blend, colour #7325 , that has been sitting waiting in my stash for over a year. I can not describe how truly yummy this yarn is and I have two skeins so there should be enough, oh happy days !!!!!</div><div> </div><div>. </div><div><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></strong> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601686109797997362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrATRjvt85C87Qn6NFv1OI6vOkYhfuWHD7VO_YbfiXzLtBKoMYPG2PtGxT2OwWF9oekxX1gzR5oJgGxChQthqZJDG5m4ev2eWOk8dup2FGE1TzCV1cqcELhAu8Bxu1MQZAIz6pKVD2Vp0/s400/P1000973.JPG" /></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-92228258521015532502011-05-01T00:24:00.011+01:002011-05-01T10:41:25.603+01:00<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">A Walk Among The Bluebells .........</span></strong><br /><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601672449126002802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA16DnRmq0rN5_iQow2-QDBHgvaQz9LNXdZpGX_uV_Fy0p2ZIv0RUPHpeVfg2QQXsjYqzVb0Wo6g6jHzc57krQVR4RwQZjo-7vJIeaZYoTDvoAoVz3DFaT5aCWIOhIaZyNhZuCRuCQxpY/s400/P1010233.JPG" /><br /><br />Every year the little men and I go to see the bluebells in the woods near us. We love walking in the woods at any time of year, but I think spring is such a lovely time with all the new fresh green leaves appearing, the Hawthorne blossom, Primroses and of course the sea of Bluebells.<br />.<br /><br /><div><span></span><span></span><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601670570236247730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6f1IF-gv-MCYDZzTgrKmqezsUaF5riz5jHY_QTCwW5DkZGR8-dR7h9wKgWbl-i39ICvfm-g3FymvxtV7nWp10KM2PuldhqK8fdj1fAcee-ZAg_5Nwl0wk2UYK8gE6PtYhxobdhoUOqE/s400/P1010232.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div>We where lucky enough to have Mr Fox waiting to greet us, but he didn't stay long !!! </div><div><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFXngn8UBbdraFptzFPOEDsSzXHEQdIZv_UruWpBPOSCujst52W36WcorCX1aa2UwZ5V-FfKualEp1sJ1-8XCMK3M8tlDd8veh-C6OQesMg1ifrGRpUPMLOAqj_zdErp6sw7FjGkGt80/s1600/P1010239.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601669988420689378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFXngn8UBbdraFptzFPOEDsSzXHEQdIZv_UruWpBPOSCujst52W36WcorCX1aa2UwZ5V-FfKualEp1sJ1-8XCMK3M8tlDd8veh-C6OQesMg1ifrGRpUPMLOAqj_zdErp6sw7FjGkGt80/s400/P1010239.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqzUj5dyhLsIvftB9ATC52vN7JtiRIIjYFbf8-y2ZVWLNkReDSdycVjRqe7eb_ORyyfMzB6nY01xrr07rNefBJPKTUjw-unbPvmwm1rTC1M6z-U_fsvb3tqb-ugsZWwNhPgO2UVikX0U/s1600/P1010285.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601669982229019666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqzUj5dyhLsIvftB9ATC52vN7JtiRIIjYFbf8-y2ZVWLNkReDSdycVjRqe7eb_ORyyfMzB6nY01xrr07rNefBJPKTUjw-unbPvmwm1rTC1M6z-U_fsvb3tqb-ugsZWwNhPgO2UVikX0U/s400/P1010285.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I love to see the little men run, play and let their imaginations run wild as I make up stories of the Fairies, Elves, Goblins and all the other creatures that live in the trees & undergrowth. </div><div> </div><div>.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbyA9xZGUXVF1lck_cB6dFR3BXgAjwNsYD7yOU2Pl7MY2JPpqM1OepQ8bTMudLfV9egCOw8PvCZWz4N7ULoVoGTr1qFUS8sWI3bMOwlgws9Tt-aB8IYL8m5gUhJyV1dbLXAV3WAEZz0U/s1600/P1010243.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601667449265379970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbyA9xZGUXVF1lck_cB6dFR3BXgAjwNsYD7yOU2Pl7MY2JPpqM1OepQ8bTMudLfV9egCOw8PvCZWz4N7ULoVoGTr1qFUS8sWI3bMOwlgws9Tt-aB8IYL8m5gUhJyV1dbLXAV3WAEZz0U/s400/P1010243.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpRIrauk12ndGluhVGWcFnzqctm2iwuxxoPFl53UEwKj1ZUYAL42TAlsegU1hchjV1qClmENmM61jWsulDV6kHQ-wFPCsbYsM9lR_mCg-s9ypbgfCYgZ0lGT7647ALFtEfTsDCaUitq8/s1600/P1010283.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601667445247316050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpRIrauk12ndGluhVGWcFnzqctm2iwuxxoPFl53UEwKj1ZUYAL42TAlsegU1hchjV1qClmENmM61jWsulDV6kHQ-wFPCsbYsM9lR_mCg-s9ypbgfCYgZ0lGT7647ALFtEfTsDCaUitq8/s400/P1010283.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div>If you go down to the woods today.........</div><div> </div><div>.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZENcywZYY4icK1rOI6Ocp90kJEe730ykfziOk8yqTHsXcvJVRq-1IbG_Ska7IQ27AtH1Mepbh3W7AWNcGnsY3Px8gJoXYGL5YvPLABICDwmmkN0bFKWDVuW3X5gqBcGw2PuYJmPY0wwI/s1600/P1010277.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601661604726153282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZENcywZYY4icK1rOI6Ocp90kJEe730ykfziOk8yqTHsXcvJVRq-1IbG_Ska7IQ27AtH1Mepbh3W7AWNcGnsY3Px8gJoXYGL5YvPLABICDwmmkN0bFKWDVuW3X5gqBcGw2PuYJmPY0wwI/s400/P1010277.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbPWaHxEvrSOv6oePRyUw_jgcwXMOP0IEcF5BHdWzwhsBc-JNJS5XFhI8Pi5AzocRQimutLMb-uoPszdFKUnuTXa2wGKsg4KGlAKgAS8S5484ast91ZWnvo_v4Lo9yFZi1BhkNtG7t88g/s1600/P1010270.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601661594123821346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbPWaHxEvrSOv6oePRyUw_jgcwXMOP0IEcF5BHdWzwhsBc-JNJS5XFhI8Pi5AzocRQimutLMb-uoPszdFKUnuTXa2wGKsg4KGlAKgAS8S5484ast91ZWnvo_v4Lo9yFZi1BhkNtG7t88g/s400/P1010270.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Sticks at the ready to fight the Goblins and Orks ........</div><div>.<br /><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUp3HuQtEdCZFH4RhiHa6qCoXLF05mR1XF65Sllr_pkqawWb3huw7Ut-w6aTjiAv-lvtFsmiFCg6Ys9WwLVZ3yRtFdJwV0FzPHYj-FD-0SngFXFA-NUFvS_yJxPIR-Jir-HdA2ErJZ_Q/s1600/P1010252.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601524427589368850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUp3HuQtEdCZFH4RhiHa6qCoXLF05mR1XF65Sllr_pkqawWb3huw7Ut-w6aTjiAv-lvtFsmiFCg6Ys9WwLVZ3yRtFdJwV0FzPHYj-FD-0SngFXFA-NUFvS_yJxPIR-Jir-HdA2ErJZ_Q/s400/P1010252.JPG" /></a><br /><div>This is the fallen tree where each year I take photos of the little men, unfortuately this year they where not in the mood to be still for long, and the one photo I managed to take was of them pulling silly faces !!!! Oh well, maybe next year !!!</div><div>.<br /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601524422654755250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtGNnn1XxPPcucZcSP6rs1dKV5TgbUWCtnuqRu57WZGLsVdkDaTp3YhLSOKeX0JQM3lPhhb7htcBDL1r3nnUDql9PMgVUbW09dH6YwetRbQtx8LMKKBNF2Fg0YTGLA_FMbjQs-F4rFWd4/s400/P1010262.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-1877147092890379712011-04-29T18:04:00.006+01:002011-04-30T21:46:22.704+01:00<div><div><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">The Kiss !! ..........</span></strong></div><div>.<br /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 246px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601054073095497010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDGXNzhtX2uxSjFts1P2vDubZ_ZTFY_RKjwDLjLEWkWDaTvxCN7j5IYM4GxM93fTRQUK8fYCukgPKdfM-SYFaUNW_vCiBvGHt2eWXM1QrqZuaufY91yIH5CIe72kyaHNQ-xL2YNpFYzP4/s400/P1010152.JPG" /></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-79939011030183590042011-04-27T09:16:00.005+01:002011-04-30T21:47:17.182+01:00<div><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Spring Is Here ! ........</span></strong></div><div> </div><div> .</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xk2zpAtBcDTZjp2Oz4H1Ft6MMHj9Ye3pORE28JuUb4ejRmLs-w3yAavqGiQqDTb_u4vkkNqVsdpUQwOYCP45q9TE0XqGRBhXkbiJ6ZtSaYtuyY5-g-JLpulfyxBL6Al7y6lbHnSv4q8/s1600/P1000815.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600178818082323346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xk2zpAtBcDTZjp2Oz4H1Ft6MMHj9Ye3pORE28JuUb4ejRmLs-w3yAavqGiQqDTb_u4vkkNqVsdpUQwOYCP45q9TE0XqGRBhXkbiJ6ZtSaYtuyY5-g-JLpulfyxBL6Al7y6lbHnSv4q8/s400/P1000815.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div align="center">Spring flowers ::</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjcqWSMQeQJ2VL52_zHhoMHX8ey0Q7qA5LIFjbhBv-yamqYgZ7mI4bxe5t4Jsszd36jxHZF0YkMgWF00atGkPvXfMUMYByj44k2padEXu28sBFkMpYHqlSq4bdJcWkHzOeSc27f2qpuM/s1600/P1000816.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600177674686401074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjcqWSMQeQJ2VL52_zHhoMHX8ey0Q7qA5LIFjbhBv-yamqYgZ7mI4bxe5t4Jsszd36jxHZF0YkMgWF00atGkPvXfMUMYByj44k2padEXu28sBFkMpYHqlSq4bdJcWkHzOeSc27f2qpuM/s400/P1000816.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div align="center">The English Countryside coming to life ::</div><div>.<br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGIB5XoeHFSf6ufXYbBZ7PISC1e4yqRg7L4_gONf_ajuYFDc9nB2JTbLY_Y3XV_NlHAhqZH9Iyug3hnRa6r02ArFhRf7i6A-QiXAmFQCTp26Vrsq8zygdJ7bNMeOFpLwuNbIHr6YPqEI/s1600/P1000727.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600177664307998418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGIB5XoeHFSf6ufXYbBZ7PISC1e4yqRg7L4_gONf_ajuYFDc9nB2JTbLY_Y3XV_NlHAhqZH9Iyug3hnRa6r02ArFhRf7i6A-QiXAmFQCTp26Vrsq8zygdJ7bNMeOFpLwuNbIHr6YPqEI/s400/P1000727.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div align="center">Cherry Blossom ::<br /></div><div>.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqTyRcjARzqTTy4X8vFvBGv0gY0Q3BkFcLiHq98VLu4Xe4aZElzZ0JQObWSbhPTSCJZdvsOMN4Ym_4yS7vqHvVPcYn2bilGBNiQ2S8XkspXQUw_pTB9fUKuS4TWUdOa9xBLlTN5qreEA/s1600/P1000639.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600176282859281138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqTyRcjARzqTTy4X8vFvBGv0gY0Q3BkFcLiHq98VLu4Xe4aZElzZ0JQObWSbhPTSCJZdvsOMN4Ym_4yS7vqHvVPcYn2bilGBNiQ2S8XkspXQUw_pTB9fUKuS4TWUdOa9xBLlTN5qreEA/s400/P1000639.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center">Searching for Easter Eggs ::</div><div>.<br /></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600176276517481778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_oT2PP81XqeWtG-vWfm5veMBzY6S91EX4HCBfZx4T2A4lnERm60gquBgV4uxKaimOfcAlzqlR8somwjbXAFcYzqNYzQpFfsOIl43nb38poTOEKn19nNnkXnWlLTcfAHf2YoR6qlkfgDQ/s400/P1000824.JPG" /></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-42073261460343841842011-04-24T11:35:00.002+01:002011-04-24T11:40:55.123+01:00<div><div><strong><font color="#000099">Happy Easter Everyone ........</font></strong></div><div><br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599097365127328962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSrbtFEtIfyK4WDWhr8MKb4qiHFrypvYrhl8FrLoIGfV4qRHyzd0iolysEYAzA1an2COY8Z2hEGrmWpO7t9IsTgSrDlvMM3oP9WE_sbclpOa4evkvGFROjdTvboXVLOqGdqJNNqH4duE/s400/P1000761.JPG" /></div></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-71452624329855207362011-04-05T10:44:00.003+01:002011-04-05T11:54:45.848+01:00<strong><span style="color:#000099;">Happy Belated Mothers Day ........ </span></strong><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592040819141014914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUJu3WmAklL8dhXYiioSuEXzX3hlXizbKyqUAACO4XbGffzWLhUMefRrgOuRXw2Lvgp-6lBCQySBnwyN3Ge1cGslOmjpNdaBY_avQSZa5SmhBQmPZ4_Rqnrk8aGuqB5hAdL-_RqBbiXY/s400/P1000462.JPG" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center">Hope you all had a wonderful Mothers Day, I did !!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592040816510173874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVn0RTcKESKmmW2V74KpCLNSu8NlnA02ufC8TFQ4Dj8z6B9uD2a9d0p1KO58ssPUxzGWaBDMKNxJUpDFeO-FdC0o9Kbl7eH2Sc9AbNWA4Eb3YesviAyscvinr0iv50qlLXzZMR_KEZb8/s400/P1000461.JPG" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592034261627195218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZB2QzU26z6FCTAxqGXWprE7pSN-2ul0L3Y3wnp8VB973rcZvJieNxP0isCpk8we-YzddUP6GgJeBAc0ohDtbZyAb9m_LDqMDUFCfQ2WLe-gFsOmd0C-cu-Hc1C-zabrYn0LJhsXpZ24k/s400/P1000455.JPG" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center">Cowslips for my garden !</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592034258255013826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1jQCNajc7b-ElIBBzIWFgMPlFqtxCT13lSkrudE1pHcDW5IknV2Ee6BnltwLeUxZYbufiahGunAfbPP5P4sXjF0viNUkD9BsfFjKC7P8aGObvrp3NB69gwzM5dAZrcU879RFyUtqhNo/s400/P1000467.JPG" /></div></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-2848177110602892742011-04-02T09:32:00.011+01:002011-04-02T21:05:56.438+01:00<strong><span style="color:#000099;">Clapochet Ta Da !!!! ........</span></strong> . <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590902598314839634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQbaWKLeqhXoLTo7LjRsTkw3FTKqasgZ-NMZx__vNVMAbld5kb_7R1xPSioaaHAA2SgjGnVEj19bPeOQAWbKEU836iIPkz-AljDFQLchYC-9LiC8b0FuFf67iHL8gOrH_9m0vYZ7I486k/s400/P1000424.JPG" /> A couple of years ago I knitted my first Clapotis. This is a wonderful pattern that you may or may not have heard of. For those of you who haven't you can find it on <strong>Knitty</strong> or <strong>Ravelry.</strong> You can knit it in any type of yarn & any weight ( I knitted mine in Lorna Laces Sport weight ). It was a labour of love & was so worth the time & energy as I still love it !!!! Just before Christmas I was nosing through crochet patterns for scarves & shawls on <strong>Ravelry</strong> and came across a crochet pattern for the famous Clapotis called Clapochet. Well I couldn't wait to start hooking & had the perfect yarn tucked away in my stash. <br /><div><br /><div></div></div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 371px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590902587307328258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-dF_k6V0JRH0qBkVi74jxRDwYpWRUipKs9LLlRMWc5N8PKIP-Gsk5yM9IvL8fPhtnIaLU_3XnBjxQ6Zh-ghb_Fd3awyIjR5Hc4WUaTHSFMK16MdBI3CcgoTust5ULyEVSsAKZGkagYs/s400/P1000402.JPG" /></p><br /><p>So I dashed upstairs and rummaged through my eleven boxes of stash yarn until I found it !!! Three wonderful, beautiful skeins of <span style="color:#006600;">Dream in Color</span> <span style="color:#cc0000;">Classy</span>, such amazing yarn, though rather pricy, that I had been saving for the perfect project !</p><br /><p>I ended up using all three skeins as I wanted it wide and long and used a 5mm hook. I love, love, love it and have worn it most days since it came off my hook !</p><br /><p>Bye for now ♥</p><br /><p align="center">*********************************************************</p><br /><p align="center"><em>PS. I have just noticed that I am wearing my Clapotis in the photo at the top of my blog under "ME" !!!!</em></p><br /><p align="center">*********************************************************</p>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-44799370291492220052011-03-26T19:20:00.004+00:002011-03-26T19:56:03.468+00:00<strong><span style="color:#000099;">My Little Friend, Jenny Wren .......</span></strong><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588472660439841794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HdA39tbxsIgOSG2M585b_QtWXT4zCOcrkr0-0z9ovifxNdbV0vzsOOznU3hXpRpV9LozW8aQ8c7kQSgn-oSP9wr8LHh0_jSDkcE3bmHrY5DsZPphA_1XGK7eroGuilD5bv2Zudeb_wE/s400/P1000251.JPG" /><br /><br /><div>I love to see all the different birds that come to visit my garden. The cheeky robin, The noisy blackbirds & the various colourful tits & chaffinches. But I have to say that I have a real soft spot for my little Jenny Wren ! She is so, so tiny & so, so bold for such a little thing. </div><div>.</div><div>I love to watch her from my kitchen window as she jumps around & between the plant pots & climbs through the trellis work. She doesn't stay long, but visits everyday & is an absolute delight !!!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588472657775657394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFro9ucJjUXKMBnCJafaMnaNXsbkiC4P_XplruhFQA2EAqiDhzasJXkHg7pZ2ecq123LP_jVJrQ1cfe2gULzwTzOXvlYdPPNldNx6h9yKfqCddEhDG3NTPviiSzYBcniULSmhz8iiTVA/s400/P1000253.JPG" /></div><div><br />I am very happy to report that Little Man No.1 is thrilled with his new blanket & asked me if I would take a photo of it on his bed to show you all, bless him !!!<br />.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588472260030996482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVieZLgTWYUpUsgBdMN75nMnoB098MhUSfl_nksQvs7lF5B-ILyhkDFx_ROCKx8F4YZGCBk74aG3ejAO2yy_wXkw4xhZg5W6cNvt_7uRqb1G8Yw3xCdUdUV5RTw7I-sm4oTZ5AHR5hMo/s400/P1000258.JPG" /></div><div>.</div><div>He also insisted that I take another photo with him & his blanket, how could I refuse. So here he is as pleased as punch !! </div><div>.<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588472251180528786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpHMNM-4wgurw_LBFyDZvoyPA0Vjh5gI3gwywPK53wxT7Yb_VUHLwocurZy9kmkNnmqezdX1x87tAKj0d3RT5KuFo_32KB_Lt7S-RfsqTI9yGq1BKs9RevRNWUanQA_bIZE5xmSxPG1Y/s400/P1000260.JPG" /></div></div><br /><p>Bye For now ♥</p><p align="center">********************************************</p>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-73410876323053013472011-03-24T14:27:00.008+00:002011-03-24T14:58:26.158+00:00<strong><span style="color:#000099;">A Granny Blanket for Little Man No 1. Ta-Da !!!!!!!</span></strong><br /><br /><br />Well I said I had some hooky projects to share with you, so here is the first one !<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587654128011188546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM10j72_9DWRb-pZxxq3n0EOb_uJv7bkg3BqSO5WWh8ev3MogsmBaRJ1cfS_SfokP1zizk6HVciIFQns2B7Co9StEG7b7-I5QkRWCm_9_kirTVi-fVLscqU1PLRTJQsxreLgabPrzMfNE/s400/P1000250.JPG" /><br /><br /><br />I actually finished this little blanket about an hour ago, & I must say I am very pleased with it ( she says smugly !!! )<br /><br /><br />It is for Little Man No.1's bed & for snuggling under while he watches telly !! My little men love to snuggle & I am more than happy to oblige them by making lovely colourful blankets.<br /><br /><br />Once again I have used yarn from my stash. This is a mixture of different DK Wools, I don't have the ball bands anymore but I think most of it is Wendy Gold Award DK & Sirdar Legend DK. I bought this wool years ago from a Knitting shop that was closing down for £1.00 per ball !!!!<br /><br />I can't wait for Little Man No.1 to see it when he gets back from school, I just need to finish Little Man No.2's now !<br /><br />Bye for now ♥<br /><br /><div align="center">*********************************************</div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-60619996845024506292011-03-23T10:21:00.006+00:002011-03-24T14:27:54.595+00:00<strong><span style="color:#000099;">I'm Back :-) !! .........<br /></span></strong>.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587220572283686914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCUmO7FN8Zn6jRzACgGtRojlobenJeVtyyeRc9QooShZz6QM1HnkHo6nCj7YfYIsTbRV4v8PX0ccKhhXppyxJo28wi58Lyy3FIhPG-gtoWQ9G7vWr1hamERkz-_nwFEK6dnXoeejcTLA/s400/P1000240.JPG" /><br />Hellooooo !!! After a few months break I'm back !<br />.<br /><br />Life as been very hectic since Christmas, which has left very little time for blogging. To be honest I just can't believe we are over half way through March, where does the time go !!<br /><br />I may have negleted my blog but not my hooky projects & I have lots to share with you.<br />.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587220554440601282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UeIKvIanWnrll7Vu7R7i1pbjYsjqwP3Ck914UUyn8mbdwGV3ZDn7ZHpr7s_w4ZcFALM0wKT4eSaQ2GBH7vDDnm57mlPRbLiHCKF9nYQV5auHw2pDfN-_IKplusBg771XYZWCYzl4-bU/s400/P1000239.JPG" /><br /><br />.<br />Here is a little peek at two blankets I have been working on. I am trying to reduce my large stash of yarn before I buy anymore ! The first one is Rowan Pure Wool DK, (such beautiful yarn & colours) & the second is Cascade 220.<br />.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587220549810391074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT19BmHBhZnJ3ntYECImg3rjXEHgJJNt-QmQIE-tyP_ppPQOY0r1kSgVcsjhDwboF4PYjaftB9bloqrpc7x9FE3o6N8NqPYILlgS-QSKCRFdUs3aH7q3ewYLwTbb0lSW5Jzs4aCVqAWVw/s400/P1000241.JPG" /><br /><br /><br />I will be back very soon to share more with you.<br /><br />Bye for now ♥<br /><div align="center">****************************************</div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-89331557948601274132010-12-24T13:46:00.003+00:002010-12-24T14:01:39.750+00:00<div align="center"> <strong><span style="color:#006600;">MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#006600;">EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY !!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#006600;">XXXXXX<br /></span></strong></div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554245606852930530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcSM8-RUwuOdM0i2gTR2GkTEP4D6iY0xDWJ3bcG3dFPHtucOaXUsv3A4Qd_YMLk6CXZiVjkkI-u-DA-JS8IWIHx9-DwQc1CFrHtTWIjUGS_fWkrQhcrNbfUsPm9LUWlek7McEJz_1dp8/s400/IMG_1809.JPG" /></p>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-19995515231373518082010-12-02T11:06:00.005+00:002010-12-03T11:19:52.936+00:00<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Snowy Fun ..........<br /></span></strong><br /><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546142425995255250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspgiFTYoFD1U7YFgT0usea4vnI0t13utAh8Q6Q6lct7bIYEdCqJW9wYRzo8xDG57NrCnmcKu_GjQlAriiIOHFhKVl2dxzNRXXCMwRaoZK1PLnvR1P9bJ8q_n9oRkXiL0Ua6sdNHxUlxA/s400/IMG_1387.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546042491214125538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQT4RR4ci1-iTJecdWVrXXgclbYatJBqU1m8gTqCwKGZCqA5lQ4tfwOu9g79HWGu2Tl2QwUR25E7rtq0_wPJ-xHHst0o_h7ufkrl8DbabqRV6etIKtpDQqyJIfkVHwPVPwBE0LtI3eydw/s400/IMG_1391.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546042485040970530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIdKY9notxu211_CHjhVLqp50pAme35L49XWFpOqPPa35ASlIp1ce73aUcUPS-yUz8QYK6BaegZEzRoje9MzEbcj0723ZoNs5n4TMVLbi6keTzXD6kUkPEpwPmTvjFq2EPpzp__ZmjpM/s400/IMG_1405.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546041461030660482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJ6rOKJueL2kONH07dFfzZLq-kXNw2gWWON1tVESfXf4NIRuk8ZKBTP1L2RANqL6Xo6rfnso3mHykVBPOVLqLISmpjC_pfNsq5re7szBmNQTHB9wkkXsA8aOSsErn7yu58zFzdBtR1i0/s400/IMG_1426.JPG" /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546041457428433170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwRYOS-Req5cl6KNMIoXACXMY4OzqxCyMB6Ib-fL2_5fWDunyeHNW2XiK1F4CNw0zeFUTG7vr8BbTD7aRdjp0qklHa18NUemnzUIGI_xoaGzOsQG-lpRri5UfZFtbEFT-ufDCA06fL8U/s400/IMG_1418.JPG" /></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-74113699396500005962010-11-30T18:22:00.004+00:002010-11-30T19:05:37.977+00:00<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Snow !! .........</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">.<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545412388001732770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibt96sz831j8wF_Sv9Xh4ORQijvidlOKvBWEPlThhKyCCnsKvoJDR3a5na5rYAFHM8h97HPzrQgolCPyH9UEfmKnP2xUg_I5uOpQY_td1nMDpXb-TgyimPXs4fHooQl_mbhBeY_G8ivuY/s400/IMG_1334.JPG" /><br />After a lot of 'will it, wont it', it did !!!!<br />.<br /><div> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545412372845756306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWz7cn82vuPLmkVEMKEKnmboyV992OofW-IpGFIdOBXv7aBiHPNGu5G0cLq9mJTnFO2b4r68KtnuXMtFY7U6CNfkon6x-9RY-8X71DhZChdp6rg3mVUxFvYlQdZLEslNNGzctDO3el31c/s400/IMG_1298.JPG" /><br />The little men where off from school today after having a nasty tummy bug but where so eager to play in the snow that after 4 hours of moaning & groaning I gave in & we walked up our road & then had a short time in the garden. They were happy to have the time outside but wanted to come back in after 10 minutes. This tummy bug is doing the rounds at the school & I had it too but luckily not too badly.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545411092751275506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-0GXaEO2aP7_JQq7vrdPeRgFuY0Bp-SY2XkYjMoAJxWa1PKeZ7BmjhXssJbIWrwyrCfA1Fqvu8ja2L3-oai5jU8FzGXEMl5XyU_1vmYopAb59JBtAutQxBWyyAniknu04ajcu-1szCU/s400/IMG_1305.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div>After their 10 minutes of play they where content to watch the snow fall from the warmth of the sitting room, & no more moaning !!!!!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545411080071997986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2HHxlf0TmK6dGjyC8Hfipl89tTcEJmi6iKmFwofABfHoXTjeGucZsCDBP7hDuj4RrTSiIvMz8P4KbuEsBzpRRm42Gi8MrEKVGFk-hMcn7vq8BsQ4xWhk2hZf8o0o5HoJQPCZOf0fXGw/s400/IMG_1345.JPG" /></div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-60746168488292887332010-11-29T10:17:00.003+00:002010-11-29T10:46:26.377+00:00<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Winter Head Warmers .........</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544915052058603618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwkzPRjikA8t7Dd3gomNZNOS8VtaA5H6ezmq1hIGhZGnR429SgKw_j0quyvqzVDGHC_H3CSEDh20uwg-8_yVkXFSNPAYCBDqYnvPCp0gZ1THq_YtAAPSr2Kg6jb_aNgWrk4zgUfiSeZE/s400/IMG_1207.JPG" /><br /><br />I love to see little people in hand knits. I am in the process of knitting sweaters & hats for my two !! Here is the first FO that I knocked out over the weekend. I used this pattern to make hats 4 years ago & the little men have just about outgrown them, so it was time to make new ones !!!<br /><div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544915045151816626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxy6v4AaKTseKEJKQXcQLx9yELIVtSs32kulNzR2MrnOhPqsu_gpgYq0OsIgcoUTbl6_zrDu6vhyphenhyphenAJYjflzrgMh9ctHtMUnixYIyoxH6atkhMlXl6NzyPERlAk8ZFwkF7Purnq2FnpkcU/s400/IMG_1209.JPG" /></div></div><br /><p><em><span style="color:#000066;">Pattern : Snug from Rowan Babies (size medium)</span></em></p><p><em><span style="color:#000066;">Needles : 3 3/4mm & 4mm</span></em></p><p><em><span style="color:#000066;">Yarn : Patons DK (from my stash)</span></em></p><p>What I really like about this pattern is that you get a lot of wear out of it, the original hats fitted for 3 years & that it covers little ears & back of the neck. Just what they need in this cold weather walking to school & playtime !!!</p><p> </p>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-9701526782476607622010-11-28T10:35:00.006+00:002010-11-28T11:19:42.285+00:00<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">Jack Frost ........</span></strong><br /><br />Jack Frost has arrived early this year & the snow maybe close on his heels.<br />. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544555966291125170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSCI4BWbfpPTalfUKjBVqGralzTf3gxdqPMy2GIXASDgjzJnXUG0G_p3rygLiXsqQcwqXzLq5GoovnfE62VsltqnuxfGuheEOiW4Eaq6mE7pHQF1hfuiecKVXH7pQpPXzK8ciqkFq1nU0/s400/IMG_1203.JPG" /><br />The little men are so excited about the prospect of snow & I must confess that I am too! But snow brings school closures & that I'm not so excited about so near to the Christmas hols.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544548382612321346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1e8Hlh1ldHpWM555uIP7ytBd6aVwt698T2RGAiecgdntyRo9TSTYt-Cis8gOSoQXo1cjs-vOS5IhGNLEjNT5wUPkzWu98fa4DdXu6HQd80p_3M1BaiK5LziQqtIdPK6m_NM5_PjANpX4/s400/IMG_1194.JPG" /><br /><br />But looking out the window at my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">beautiful</span> crisp, frosty garden makes me look at the sky wondering will it, wont it !!<br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544548371079112706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUs3Mfq6bWvx4b-sB0IexFWTEoEcr8fK7D2Pg4KfMCqtcssJjMGMH-WjxUDcTeqiE_DtxWBLcbd1DKl5LRoLLL5zFgT1NCRai2QDRZGBRdvjZRngnBxEvqauOXpmc093K3bhcuMM_s0g/s400/IMG_1198.JPG" /></p>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-15598059682982681332010-11-24T09:53:00.007+00:002010-11-24T11:17:10.198+00:00<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">The Little Men's 6th Birthday ........<br /></span></strong><br /><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543063558160410802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLODfzZHq8EB-9u888hQyKMZob-o5tSNEvc4OJ88pjBf5RZgPDy2K71j4JlVhTHxoEYsHYLdNmPfgR1P5nHKS5tSbjpJC9kDloGWp-FSVp-MMvv-3CPrU1iB2-e1wJlbSK9SvpunpjiFU/s400/IMG_1071.JPG" /><br /><div>Yesterday was the little men's 6th birthday. My goodness where is the time going to.<br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543061132867961458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGPc9iXOV2UJkyTfWg8yVuzUDNDH_t1-II0HQyULrHeSLZKg30GuAjrtC_OOmS5U8p2N_asyPy-xA0k18snghWfQOAiBA6-agFEkhX63Sb2vBHigYx0s5JZ1F1xMxGqf_FvA1rix5NJ4/s400/IMG_1075.JPG" /> </div><div>.</div><div>They managed to open a couple of presents before school & were over the moon with their Lego Atlantis kits!!!</div><div>.</div><div>What made it extra special for them this year was that their Daddy came over to pick them up from school & spend some time with them before their birthday tea !</div><div>.</div><div>They had 5 friends for tea & you can imagine the volume level with seven 6 year old boys !!!!</div><div>.</div><div>They all seemed to enjoy themselves & I had 2 friends that gave a me helping hand, thanks Jo & Beccy x</div><div>.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543058140204354722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFdI_cVDnkoRhTvCd9fa1LlyirtVta7JYiXH4a3jBuv3zKeE3aanJ-KHvcPST1siS89EV1a4SQoyzlNU6zjI_fg-jHYSawpsaATiiYJcl3MRc7qaNvAoh9Ke8ipbEs9FRdaJf1ZwoRGY/s400/IMG_1113.JPG" /><br />Birthday cakes made by yours truly !<br /><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543056973174911330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCiOznHZ29JdXyEpawIAyMOX6bqOuxchHLi8BYbQiPPn54ZRiufrZMjXTEERH0H4tdMh4njnIXLjAeiGQCjvZAGpk6r9i71w4Z9P95nzmGlCO8POvUilx0LfcxK7M-snodmSNQevKjByo/s400/IMG_1116.JPG" /><br />My friend Jo stayed to help clear the decks & put the boys to bed for me while I had a quiet cup of coffee & a rather large slice of yummy Birthday cake.</div><div>.</div><div>All in all it was a lovely day for both the little men & me, & they where in the land of nod within 10 minutes of having a story & lights out ZZZZZZZzzzzz !!!!!<br /><div> </div></div>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115640059448059124.post-85717889799019772972010-11-09T12:59:00.007+00:002010-11-09T13:46:30.251+00:00<strong>Two Little FO's .........<br /></strong><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537535067825431858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcozaZX7noBFPMGxmg6gL06utxwtuA6sTuR8ML2fZyBhWlhEqVHzLxwNcuKtDE5CHPqGedq-mQieqiWxvJ7VuP8emJbiXeqFiCa7-JsdHloQ3JAjd_jK8SOB4df73ZdKrz51qXLgGjRM/s400/IMG_1006.JPG" /><br /><br />While I have been off air, so to speak, I have been busy with my hook. My first little FO is a gorgeously warm & snugly scarf.<br /><br /><div align="left"><strong><em>Pattern :</em></strong> Just Enough Frills for an Ascot ( Free pattern on Ravelry or can be found over at 'Becky Blue J' blog .)</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong><em>Yarn :</em></strong> Rowan Cocoon ( 2 balls ) </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong><em>Hook :</em></strong> 6.5 mm<br /></div><br />I made it longer than the pattern & was great fun to make.<br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537535061597640034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI2PWsKdYTkKHFaSPFWIR4iDd5bl0-_hS8bsY4TBmgAWHdK48veEFOGL67mtwSIEaQPcMUv-cQO1VoZMVfANfP4mIYSsn4nJqf0S_T6dOLCckwTU8xga5HEBf1FqhIwucb1yDICnuS1-4/s400/IMG_0999.JPG" /><br />The second FO are a pair of crochet tiebacks for the curtains in the study. I just made them up as I went, here is how I made them.</p><p><strong><em>Yarn :</em></strong> Rowan Handknit cotton</p><p><strong><em>Hook :</em></strong> 4mm</p><p>Chain 76 sts. Sc in 2nd ch from hook & then sc in each ch across. ch 1 & turn then repeat to end. I did 5 rows of sc. Now for the frilly bit.</p><p>Dc in 1st sc 5 times ( 5 dc cluster ). *skip next st, slip st in next st, skip next st then 5 Dc cluster in next st* repeat along the bottom only. I then did a 12 st chain at each end for the cords to tieback. I hope these instructions makes sense !!!!!!!</p><p>I definitely think that you need to use a strong yarn, like the Rowan Handknit Cotton, to make these as they need to be firm & hard wearing.</p>taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11012386240068928160noreply@blogger.com2