Tuesday, 24 June 2025

24-06-25

Morning, everyone.
Oh, what a lovely night's sleep!  It was cool enough to snuggle under the covers and warm enough to stop my feet getting cold.  Wonderful.
And, as if that wasn't enough, I've woken to rain.  Not loads, admittedly, but better than nothing at all and everything looks greener.  Lovely!

Done it!  It needs a light steam press (must read the ball band instructions) along the seams and there is one more mistake that I just didn't notice until it was all joined together and I'm not going to unpick all of that, I really am not!!!  Look upon it in the same way that those lovely Eastern carpets have an error woven into them because only Allah is perfect (I've always liked that one).  Admittedly, my mistake is not deliberate or so swell motivated but we won't talk about that, OK!

I think my crochet tension must be very loose.  Not only did I have to buy more duck egg blue for the border, I'm also down to the last scraps of cream and won't have enough for the one more round that is needed.  Fortunately, I have cream upstairs.  Not the same cream but that won't matter as it's a separate bit.
No harm done (I hope).

Today is busy.
Groove first and I'm driving there today, partly because it's wet and partly because I need to hurry back, freshen up, change and rush out again because I'm due in town for a demo of the new Thermomix TM7.  
These demos used to be done in homes but now the local group of consultants has a little place where they can demo various things.  Leonie will (I think) show the new machine, demo the new and changed features and then cook a meal which we can enjoy.  I haven't seen Leonie for years so it will be nice to meet up again - she has always been 'my' Thermomix consultant.

Well, time is tight so I need to stop waffling and get going
Have a great day.  xx

18 comments:

  1. I have seen (an email I think) that the designer apologised for an error in the pattern regarding the quantities. Nicky

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    1. Yes, she did - that was regarding the duck egg. I'm only as tiny bit short on the cream - in fact, I might try it just to see. It's only one round and it's not that bad if I have to undo it. xx

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  2. Throw is looking magnificent! Such a clever design too as there is no top or bottom, no left or right. I couldn't see your special design feature so that'll remain an understanding between any deity and you.
    Enjoy the thermomix demo and catching up with Leonie. xx

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    1. It is clever, yes, and the way the trellis develops as the squares are joined is clever. I'm glad you couldn't see the design feature of belief although once seen, always remembered! - x

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  3. Blanket is gorgeous-well done! Catriona

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    1. Thanks, Catriona. I'm enjoying the making. xx

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  4. The blanket is lovely, and you would have to point out the mistake to me as I really cannot see anything wrong with it. So it is between you and the perfection gods. Enjoy your Thermomix demonstration and lunch. xx

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    1. I'm glad to hear it, thanks. And I had a lovely time, thank you. :-) xx

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  5. Your blanket is absolutely gorgeous!

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  6. Your blanket is so beautiful, Joy. And such a gorgeous colour. You are incredibly talented. Xx

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    1. I'm quite good at following a pattern and this lady, Anita, often provides a video tutorial too which makes everything quite clear. Actually, at £6.50, the pattern and videos are well worth it.
      I'll post a link to her site in the upcoming blog so you can see some of her other creations, if interested. xx

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  7. In Indigenous crafts such as beading etc you put in a mistake as only the Creator is perfect.

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  8. I always have one mistake (probably more) in my crafts as like Marjorie says there is only one perfect being. I think the throw is beautiful and perfect the way it is.

    God bless.

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    1. I'm very satisfied with it. Thanks, Jackie. I'm on the last lap now. xx

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  9. The crochet blanket looks stunning, Joy.

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    1. Thank you. It's nearly finished now. xx

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