Weekly Challenge and Chat Thread 2008, part 2

[Gingermonkey]

Ooops - we've filled the thread, best start a new one, eh?!

hi all!!

whizzz, i agree with dingle, let them know that you had agreed already for beads.

dingle beautiful card as usual!!

I am trying to keep up with you all and your crafting!! you are so productive.

I have been bitten by a new bug... here's some piccies

me too whizzz. I would say that too.

Dior and Dingle - just think, we could have all been there, hanging out in Dukes. Me drinking a taboo and lemonade (as was my want in those days). What about Hollywoods in Romford? Anyone go there? And the market in Romford too - I was a huge fan of a shoe stall. Looking back it was proper nasty but I thought it was the coolest thing ever. And, I'll have you know, Colchester had a posh house of fraser type department store (was it house of fraser? I think it was) and sold fancy designer labels (not that me and my friends ever bought anything - we just oohed and aahed, then went to River Island if we were feeling a little bit flush...or the charity shops if we weren't. I nearly went to Essex uni...then I thought I should really get a grip and move away..so I went to HULL!!! (I have never fully understood what possessed me when I took their offer). Now my friends from home go to Bluewater if they want a posh day out. Bless 'em. I have pointed out London is just as easy to get to...but it's a bit big, innit?

LOL GM, how's this for weird - I had two consecutive boyfriends who studied philosophy at Hull uni (didn't meet them there!). So I have fond memories of the Student Union bar there.

Small world ... I bet we are all connected to each other somehow, however distantly!

(PS I agree about the beads too Whizzz, just say very politely, it's very kind of you to offer jewellery but I would like to stick with your original offer, thank you very much!

OK folks, I need some ideas. A good friend's little girl is in hospital (has been in and out over the w/e and this week), friend is obviously v. upset and worried. Have been messaging with her dh (he is stuck at home/work and they are about 100 miles away in hospital) - when she comes home (hopefully tomorrow) she has to stay away from other people for a while. This on top of my friend having had cancer and now under investigation for abdominal problems - they are having a REALLY tough time.

I want to make them something that shows I am thinking of them (particularly the baby and the mum) - but quickly - so that they have it in the next few days - what can I do? Any thoughts?

gingermonkey and I watch way to many of the same movies and shows.. its quite scary...

you didn't by chance watch the x-files alot back in the day GM?

the x-files brought DH and I together very long story. well probably not that long just ever so slightly geeky

Corr, its taken me ages to catch up with you lot!

I havent done much crafting at all.
Had a go at making a felt brooch since thats the in thing atm
I also had great plans to make a robot softie from my lush nuno fabric.

Well I made it but its totally crap.
I could cry its that bad.
lol.
Never mind. At least I'll learn by my mistakes.

Miaou what about a blanket or something like that?
Have you got time to do that?

miaou- that sounds terrible.. i don't know what to say to make... aside from cards and things.. maybe a little blanket or one of those lavender heat bags.. they are a comfort and my ds likes to snuggle down with one every night... its quite thoughtful and quick to make if you can sew (unlike me, DS's one is this awful plaid one that we were given, he loves it though)

Miaou, you could draw something, maybe a flower of hope or something (not sure which flowers represent hope), am sure I remember reading somewhere that you're an artist, correct me if I'm wrong. You could frame it.

nbg- I am so behind i have totally given up... i have been baking again but have done half a felt brooch... friday is my day to get stuff done. honest I will.

robot sounds intresting... oh and DS has given me conjuntivitis in my left eye.. isn't that nice.

Yum, apple betty, I love Apple betty.

ranting- it was DH's birthday.. er pie

Meri - yep, I used to love x-files...until it got all weird and stupid then I gave up. (It dragged on for too many seasons, IMO). What about twin peaks? Did you like that when you were a youngster (although you may be just too young for it. I was about 14 or 15 when it was on, so my mum let me watch it but a year or 2 younger and I'd have had no chance).

Miaou - so sorry to hear that . I would think something like a blanket, if you had time (I have no idea how long it takes to knit anything!). Especially as she's a poorly little thing, a blanket is a cuddle made of yarn (I think so anyway). On a completely unrelated to the sad news but something that'll make you smile note...I quite often sneak a little look at the blanket you made for your DD and sigh at how I am and how I'd like to be snuggled under it watching telly. For me blankets are the best presents in the world (being in need of warming up constantly).

LOL!!

that was directed at Meri!! sorry.

lol - and that's directed at you RH!!!

gm- I have been to the down where twin peaks was filmed is about 30 minutes outside of Seattle its called North Bend, we had breakfast at the Diner, coffee but no cherry pie. I watched the show but cant really remember it. been to the town where they filmed Northern Exposure too, Roslyn its about an hour hour and a half from seattle.

GM

gm- sread your comment on my blog... laughing hysterically and DH things i've totally lost it.. which I probably have...

Oh and all of you stop with the food and recipe talk.

Some of us are on a diet

She says sat with the biscuit tin next to her.

nbg- i have done more cooking than crafts lately...

oh i loved northern exposure i keep looking at the boxed sets on play.com and hoping dp might buy them for me!!

i want to eat meridian's dh's apple pudding - oh dear that sounds wierd and slightly pervy or is that just me!!!

Aw thanks for the ideas folks - I've actually already made her a blanket - my friend saw the one I made for dd1 and commissioned me to make one for her dd for Christmas !

I'm thinking card in the short term though I am rubbish at making cards - and I've found a pattern for a little amigurumi doll which I might make for her dd, and change it into a fairy to look over her and keep her well ... all I can do in a short space of time I think!

vintage- it was a good show.. and boxed sets are great we just watched season one of 24 last week.. all of it.. it was great especially the not havign to wait till next week bit.