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Sep

Ever had one of those weeks where you really just don’t feel your normal self?? Well, I think this last week has been a bit like that for me. Just couldn’t get into anything much either work wise or crafty wise. I think my get up and go got and and went .

I managed to get the vast majority of my candle orders out on Tuesday. I had quite a few tumbler candles to make.

I’m still working on 2 last minute orders. I should get them done and dusted by Wednesday, then that’s it …. no more chandling for me.

I managed to sort of finish a couple of WIPs I had. I sewed the handles to my crochet bag and just for my friend Julia from Shetland, and everyone else, here is the bag.

I still need to line it and sew on the little flowers but essentially it is finished. I’ll be using it to carry any current crochet WIPs.

I also made a crochet hook case made with leftover Rico Creative Yarn from the bag. I needed a decent case for my hooks

I’ve been storing them in a flimsy roll pack that came free with The Art of Crochet partwork. Then my very good friend Jules from Scents-Ability showed me a crocheted hook case. I put it in my Ravelry queue and made it over 3 nights last week.

As you can see it’ s nice and bright and matches the bag. As you ca see there’s plenty of room for my hooks, a small pair of scissors, some stitch markers and yarn needles. I need to get a zip for it and that’s it. I’m going to make one for my friend as she wants one. Let me know what colour you want Jules

For anybody wanting the pattern, it’s free. If you’re on Ravelry, then you can find it here or alternatively you can go directly to Aluminum Crochet Case. If you’re a UK crocheter you’ll have to put your US crochet head on ….

So what have I got on the go. Well I got out my knitting needles for the first time in 11 years. I’m knitting a hat that came with some free wool in August’s copy of Let’s Knit magazine. And I’ve made some more squares for the Vintage Style Throw, but I think I shall save those for my next post.

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Aug

Busy Little Bee

Ruby

Oh dear I’ve just realized that I’ve not updated my blog for a week. Naughty me (slap on the wrist). Things have been a tad hectic lately. The beginning of the week was all tied up with helping LJ sort out her requirements for Middlesex University. As you’ll know from my last post, she had to go through clearing and ended up changing both courses and Uni. We all feel that she has made the right choice and she’s looking forward to starting off her course at the beginning of October. I must admit that all the stress has given me a few more grey hairs and caused poor hubby George to lose some more hair )

Poor George, he’s been soooo busy this last week too. Everybody wants him to sort out their PC and/or Internet problems. Trouble is, it seems like every one of his clients had the same thought at the same time and what with his involvement with our local non-league football team, he doesn’t know if he’s coming or going silly

I’ve been busy too. I decided to close down my little hobby/part time biz making candles and my gosh in the last 5 days the orders have been coming in thick. With 3 days left before I close down my site Cosy Candles & Aromas completely, it seems that everybody is bulk buying my lovely candles and melts. I make everything to order, sometimes the only exception are the small fluted wax melts, shown below. I make them up in small batches of 6 at a time and as most people go for a pick and mix option, I tend to have 1 or 2 of each scent left over from each batch. Everything else though is made as when ordered.

Here are some heart shaped mini melts

A small selection …….

I’ve got some container candles setting up nicely at the moment. They’ll be ready later on this evening but I’ll probably label and package them tomorrow morning. I also need to make up some more tea lights but I think I’ll do those tomorrow. To be honest, I didn’t think I’d get many last orders, so I thought I had enough supplies. doh Nope, had to put in an order for more wax and I’m currently waiting for some more fragrance oil from the States to fulfill an order for a very good customer.

I have managed to find a little hooky time, not much, but I’ve finished crocheting my fun and funky bag inspired by the lovely Lucy of Attic 24 blog. I’ve finished making up the handles and I’ve made up some pretty little flowers to accessorize it. Here they are

Just need to weave in the ends and then sew up the bag. I wasn’t sure whether to line the bag, but George said it would probably be better if I did. So once I’ve gotten around to attaching the handles and flowers I’ll have to go searching for some fun and funky lining material.

Maybe something by Amy Butler

or Valori Wells

or even Kaffe Fassett

Category: Candles, Crochet Tags: amy butler, crochet bag, kaffe fassett, lucy bag, soy candles, soy melts, valori wells 2 Comments

Aug

Not A Well Bunny

Ruby

I’m feeling a little bit under the weather today as I’m coming down with a cold sick so don’t get too close to your screens peeps. So rather than updating my blog from my desk, I’ve dug out the old laptop, and folks, it is old. I’m currently lounging on the settee in my jim jams, medication on the table next to me, feeling very bleugh.

Mind you, it’s not all bad as my lovely postie brought me some goodies to cheer me up. Firstly, I received my copy of Jan Eaton’s 200 crochet blocks

Image of 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix-and-Match

I’ve had a quick flick through and it is a wonderful collection of different crochet squares to mix and match for throws and blankets. I’m going to have sooooo much fun going through them, perfect for using up all those small balls of wall in my stash. I’ve noticed that there are quite a few charity organisations that ask for knitted or crochet blocks so that they can make up blankets to send off to those in need. What a brilliant idea and I shall definitely be participating, especially as I will be buying lots of yarn for future projects for my home and family.

I got another 4 issues of The Art of Crochet. That takes me up to issue 21. I have to say that I’m falling behind in making up the squares for the Vintage Style Throw. I seem to be a tad busy working on other projects at the moment. I’ve almost finished working on my Lucy Bag as seen on Attic24‘s blog.

As you can see I have completed the main body of the bag. I’m currently working on the handles. Here’s one almost done.

I’ve got another 2 rows to do to achieve the right width. Then, of course I need to do a second one.

My final package was of my yarn I bought off eBay. If you remember in a previous post, I mentioned that I was short some 20 odd pom poms to finish DD rug. I had a quick shuftie on eBay and found a seller in the US selling 3 balls for a mere $11.99 (£7.70). This was much cheaper than I originally paid. She also was selling some Red Heart Super Saver in Windsor Blue. 3 big 7oz balls for $9.99 (£6.41) which will be more than enough to make one of the 2 cushions that LJ wants to accompany her rug.

So for a total of $26.93 (£17.28) including postage I got myself what I feel is a bargain. Plus I’ll have lots of yarn left over for more projects.

Now all that’s left to wait on are LJ’s A Level results. Like thousands of anxious parents up and down the country, this time tomorrow we’ll find out the final outcome. Needless to say as the day has drawn nearer, she is starting to get panicky. Although she’s fairly confident she’ll get the grades she needs for Lincoln, there’s always that niggling fear of doubt playing in the back of her mind.

So tune in tomorrow when hopefully, I’ll be feeling a little bit better but more importantly, we can all celebrate Laura-Jayne’s success.