Monday, 05-06-23

 Morning, everyone!  The sun seems to have decided not to come out to play around here this morning which is a shame.  It may. or may not, reappear later on, says the BBC.  It's none too warm right now and, as I really don't want the heating on, I've dug out my long oodie!
It may not be warm but it's certainly light - I'm already exporting electricity to the grid, which is rather nice.  

In contrast, yesterday was absolutely gorgeous.  Fence to fence sunshine and warm with it.  I moved the egg chair to get the best of the sunshine which also, coincidentally, blocks the view from the house to the compost bin a little bit so no complaints from me and it can stay there for a while.

I really didn't do very much at all apart from meal prep and clearing away (plus the usual wiping over things) but I did sit out in the sunshine and . . . 

. . .  I did pick some strawberries from my patch.  Three cheers!

I'm loving that the Sewing Bee has started again.  Yes, there's annoying bits, aren't there always (?) but it is a favourite programme all the same.

I've discovered a YouTube channel that complements each episode with two vlogs.  One is a general overview
Here's the link.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheWoolpatch
The Woolpatch is, according to the bumph . . . and I quote:
"a bricks and mortar shop in Long Melford Suffolk UK run by me, Stuart. This channel is about the shop and its community. < snip >. The shop sells yarn, fabric and haberdashery!"

One vlog each week is a general overview of the programme with the shop owner, Stuart, and a friend and it's called 'The Great British Sewing Bee Unpicked'.  

The other is called 'The Great British Sewing Bee all gathered up' and this one is really interesting as it's a conversation and demo between Stuart and Carol who is a master tailor and couturier where they spotlight on two themes from that week's programme, explain what it means and demo how to get it right.  So, for example, in the first one they looked at French seams and elastic while last week focused on drama in clothes and putting in a zip.
I think they're really rather good and I'm looking forward to using them each week as a sort of follow up to each programme.  If you're interested in that sort of thing, I think they're worth a look.

(I haven't explored the other videos o the channel yet; a lot of them just seem to be listing patterns)

Half term is over now and Lindsey is back in action again.  The week starts with circuits although Lindsey says it will be a bit different to usual as a couple of mums are coming and bringing their children (as it is an INSET day for their school).  I think that sounds rather nice and I'm looking forward to it.

I was umming and ahing about going into town first thing but I don't think I will.  I've made a resolution to have a low spend month and, as there's loads of summer clothes in the shops right now, I would be bound to fall into temptation.  So no.
ANyway, it's dull and a bit chilly so won't be all that nice, I expect.