Whenever my husband takes our daughters into the big city, I can pretty much guarantee that they will come home clutching a bag of crystals (semi-precious stones, in case I need to say it) with huge smiles on their faces. It doesn’t matter what their original mission was, they always […]
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Knitting stitches – Blue bell
I mentioned in my last post that I’ve started a new project. It really started when I pulled a well-loved book out of the bookcase. I was given this book 27 years ago and I find it a brilliant reference. It covers sewing and knitting as well as crocheting, embroidering, […]
Read moreKnitting brain training
Short version of post. Knitting, or the like, is good for your brain. Do a little each day to help your brain. Longer post version. I’ve been tackling new knitting stitches recently. New to me at least. So far they have each taken 8 and 20 rows to complete one […]
Read moreGarden bird survey
We love joining in on the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch survey each January. Our results are really varied. One year there were hardly any birds, other years there are lots, but only a few varieties, and some years there are too many to count. Weather and time of day helps. […]
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