I had fun looking around a few shops yesterday. I did a bit of non-food stocking up in Sainsburys; earlier in the year I stocked up on various cleaning materials, that sort of thing, and they were getting a bit low. I looked around the clothes but, dear me, so much drabness! Even Christmas stiff wasn't what I want for Christmas. I want red, green, gold, sparkle, not washed out pink!! On the other hand - Christmas chocolates, biscuits, etc - really? In this house, they would be gone before the end of October!!
It was fun looking though.
I was kind of hoping I might get a petrol voucher with my receipt. You do sometimes. Not this time though, so I filled up without one. Now, I know it's nearly two months since I last filled up and things are unstable, I get that, but it was shocking how much fuel has increased since last time.
It is what it is though; there's not a lot we can do about it!!
I was kind of hoping I might get a petrol voucher with my receipt. You do sometimes. Not this time though, so I filled up without one. Now, I know it's nearly two months since I last filled up and things are unstable, I get that, but it was shocking how much fuel has increased since last time.
It is what it is though; there's not a lot we can do about it!!
Then I popped into Hobbycraft. Didn't buy any yarn though. Hobbycraft's range of yarn has definitely gone downhill. Such a shame.
If you have read yesterday's comments, you will see that the lovely pattern I bought might be an AI generated pattern (I know the photo was AI generated/enhanced) as there are reports that it doesn't really work. Now, I have loads of DK acrylic yarn lying around so I'm going to use a smaller hook and the DK and just have a go at the various elements, just to see. I might learn something, I might have to adapt, but I do like a challenge.
I'll report back in time.
It's been a busy morning.
The washing is in, the chicken I roasted yesterday has been stripped and the carcass is in the slow cooker, I have some leek and pepper softening slowly on the hob for a bean stew and Bubbles is in the oven with the light on because it's been cold overnight and she's a bit sluggish - and I need to make Lindsey's bread.
And I've just spent ages looking for this week's meal planning sheet, only to find it screwed up and in the bin. Not torn up, thankfully! I wonder who did that, now. <cough >
Happy Sunday to you all. Have a great day. xx
If you have read yesterday's comments, you will see that the lovely pattern I bought might be an AI generated pattern (I know the photo was AI generated/enhanced) as there are reports that it doesn't really work. Now, I have loads of DK acrylic yarn lying around so I'm going to use a smaller hook and the DK and just have a go at the various elements, just to see. I might learn something, I might have to adapt, but I do like a challenge.
I'll report back in time.
It's been a busy morning.
The washing is in, the chicken I roasted yesterday has been stripped and the carcass is in the slow cooker, I have some leek and pepper softening slowly on the hob for a bean stew and Bubbles is in the oven with the light on because it's been cold overnight and she's a bit sluggish - and I need to make Lindsey's bread.
And I've just spent ages looking for this week's meal planning sheet, only to find it screwed up and in the bin. Not torn up, thankfully! I wonder who did that, now. <cough >
Happy Sunday to you all. Have a great day. xx
I hope the pattern is not AI - the fact that there have been 4 versions which each seem to make corrections (not the mention the ‘not for customers’ pages that I have…) seem to indicate a real, live designer to me. However, I am prepared to be horribly wrong once I start to make it! Nx
ReplyDeleteThat's how I feel too. The responses to my communication felt personal too.
DeleteWe will see, won't we? It will be interesting and keep me busy in the evenings and that's always worth a lot. xx
Happy Sunday, Joy! Much like yourself, I've been busy already this morning. My second load of washing is in the machine (it's clean sheets day), I've made soup for my lunches this week, and I'm now enjoying my second coffee. I was surprised to see the Christmas things in the shops yesterday, placed right next to all the Halloween items.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day. Xx
Well done, you!! An early start helps me a lot because by mid afternoon energy is flagging somewhat and come the evening it's decided to go out for the evening!! :-) xx
DeleteHi Joy,
ReplyDeleteI also saw the same pattern on Etsy on many different sellers pages at very low prices but it never occurred to me it might be AI🙈 it’s horrid that we have to think so cynically about everything. On a positive note have you considered looking at Attic 24s website? Lucy has done patterns for lots of Christmas motifs over the years and you could create a bespoke wreath! Very good instructions and definitely not AI 🙂
Wow, thanks, Les.
DeleteYes, it's a shame one needs to be so wary and it might be OK with a bit of creativity. I rarely make a pattern direct (same with recipes) but tend to modify/adapt as I feel led. So fingers crossed.
Whizzing off to Attic 24 now! xx
I can certainly vouch for attic24.com , I’ve followed Lucy for years and she’s got some beautiful and colourful patterns - all free
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
I've just had a go at a holly leaf and it is lovely. I'm sure someone has mentioned it to me before - it could have been you, Alison. Yes, it is a lovely site. xx
DeleteYes , it was me 😉☺️😘
DeleteAlison x
Joy I’m so glad you mentioned energy flagging as the day goes on, I thought it was just me!. I start the day as 30, afternoon 60, evening 90.🤣. June
ReplyDelete:-) Yup!! Fortunately, solo living means I can go to bed whenever I want. So much appreciated.
DeleteYou're certainly not the only one, June. xx