Sunday

Hi, everyone, welcome to the Sunday post.  It's much milder this morning and very, very wet at the moment.  Maybe today will be something of a washout; we will see.

Well, I got to the Thermomix Studio just before ten thirty and it was the right time so that was OK.  It was very well attended with more men than usual - sourdough is evidently an OK manly thing to get involved in!  😉

(usually it is mostly ladies plus children and a few random men if partner wants to buy a Thermomix)

It was really good.  I didn't really learn anything new but I did pick up a few tips and tricks that I want to try out when I make a loaf for myself and the buffet table was lovely - several loaves plus some (Thermomix made) hummus, roasted red pepper hummus and whipped feta with spiced hot honey.  And some orange squash and lemon squash, also made in the Thermomix (loaded with sugar but occasionally won't hurt).

On the way back to the bus station, I stopped off in John Lewis but their range of what I was looking for was sadly uninspiring.
I went into Primark and got a couple more pairs of their slightly fluffy lined leggings which are really quite cosy and got lucky - down from £7 to £5 a pair.  No, they aren't super-quality, not at that price, but my lifestyle rarely requires super quality and the ones I got for the cruise two years ago are still going strong.

When I got in, I settled down with my crochet.  I've been focusing on the blanket recently, doing a bit whenever I sit and also through the evenings, so it's come on nicely.  Apologies for the bad light yesterday morning when I took this photo.

I'm on the border now and the 'mistakes' really don't show in context.

I'm loving the style of the squares and am already thinking of looking up some patchwork quilts to see if the designs can be replicated in crochet.  Maybe a maple leaf pattern?

Like this, which is basically a 5x5 plus a border.  I could manage that and it looks like a good way to use up stash/odds and ends . . .  

Ending up something like this, and with a border around each one.

When I have finished the Quiet Skies, I might have a practice before December and the Advent quilt (which I am getting a bit nervous about, to be honest).

(This was on Etsy and can be bought as a project, if anyone's interested.)

Last photo, I promise.

What I was looking for was a pair of champagne flutes, something a bit different but that didn't cost an arm and a leg and just a pair, not four.
It's for a joint wedding and Christmas gift.

I had no luck so I looked online via Google and this came up.  In my price range, different and, when I checked with Beth, she said the recipient (an old friend) would love it.
So I ordered them and will team them up with something sparkly!

I think they're probably a bit Marmite - some will love them and some hate them.  Me - I absolutely love them and was sorely tempted but resisted.
(I'm safe posting in here as the person in question isn't a reader).

And where from?  Well, this is the crunch.

Harrods.   Oooooh, posh!!
(Basement Harrods judging by the price, but J won't care and neither do I).

So that's something else ticked off the list.  Getting there.

Today is bread day - I have two loaves-worth of sourdough in the middle of stretch and folds (very sticky - what have I done wrong?) and one yeasted mixed flours and seeds load just on its second rise (I started it early and it is a quick rise recipe for some reason.
And I've had another go at the nut roast.  Diane is here tomorrow and we can have some for lunch.
I'm going to finish my social media stuff and then I want to finish the quilt in between bread making.

Strictly this evening (a bit different to usual - if you know, you know) and then the Game of Wool which I am enjoying, despite certain differences.  I'd like to see a bit of stitch design (e.g. creating your own Aran pattern/granny square/lace) but I don't think it's heading that way.

Have a lovely Sunday, everyone.  Take care, stay warm and dry and be contented.  xx