RE-START OF ME CHAIR COVER

Well, after deciding that individual blocks joined together would look hideous on my wing back chair, I've started working on long strips of the Chevron Pattern...

 ABOVE:  I started this strip last night.  And this morning I'm going to Spotlight to try and get as much of the 'foundation' pink/blue/multi-coloured wool I can.  It's a limited line and they didn't have much left last time I looked.  Fingers crossed I can get enough for my chair.

Bex was in the family room yesterday crocheting, and she could hear this little 'beep, beep, beep'... and didn't know what it was at first.  Then it dawned on her...

She looked behind herself, into the kitchen. Yep.  His nibs has found the microwave, and he knows how to make it beep.  *sigh*   

Next thing we know he'll be warming up his bottle, or some toy!

Luckily, he actually needs to grow about 2 inches taller before he can get something in it.

So, as I said, I'm going out this morning to Spotlight.  Griffin is going to a movie with a friend.  

I think Bex is coming with me, but time will tell.  Sometimes Dante really needs a sleep before lunch, so maybe she is coming, maybe she's not.

Of course, Brylee will have to come with me ... oh yaaa.   Right now I'm tempted to put masking packaging tape across her mouth, I'm so sick of her mouth.  edit: Packaging tape takes more effort to rip off than masking tape!

I know... that doesn't sound nice of me.  But really, ya have to live with her to know where I'm coming from.

After I've been out and about, I plan on catching up with a few more blogs.  I miss feeling connected to my favourite bloggers.  

This year I have probably been the worst blogger ever when it comes to keeping in touch, and I'm sorry about that.  

I was spending too much time on my computer, so I took a step back from spending so much time reading blogs.  I needed to devote a bit more time to my interests outside of blogging, and just spend more time with the family.

So, I hope in some way that explains my slackness.

Anyway.... I am off now to make a start on me day.

ONWARD...

Easter was very generous to me.
It gave me 2 pimples, and 3 kilos.
Now I have to pull finger and really work on my will power, or lack of it.

Did anyone else go mental and stuff their face with chocolate?
I'd like to think I'm not alone.

WANNA B: if my knitted 'cover' still looks hideous, I will have a go at recovering the chair... even though I have NO IDEA how to go about it!

FROGGY:  I have wanted to give her a right bitch slap on MANY occasions, but in this country you are not ALLOWED to slap you child.  You end up with a criminal conviction for assault on a minor.  WE know this only too well.

Been shopping.

Bex thinks I have a HUGE stash of wool.
I don't think I do!

While I was out I had a brilliant idea for something to sew, so I'm off to do that now.

I'm starting to think NO ONE wants to see me knitting... cos there's not many remarks about it.  *sniff*

I'll come back after I've made my 'thing'.

LYNDA:  I am inclined to half agree... so if the knitted strips (once pinned on) don't look good I will scrap that idea and turn them into a blanket.
All will not be lost, because either way, I will have made something pretty.

And I can decided what to do with the chair later.  

I have finished my little 'project' ... and now just need to take a photo to share.

ABOVE:  I made a big drawstring bag.

Explanation:  I used to have a jug on the bench for all used plastic bags.  Every Monday I'd take them to the Hospice Shop with me, as we need all plastic bags we can scrounge from people.
We are not supplied with plastic bags from Hospice very often.

Anyway, I decided to make a nice bag, in the same fabric I've used in the lounge and family room (cushions, mug rugs, etc) and hang it in a handy place near the kitchen.  

So, there ya have it.  One gorgeous bag hanging out of the way, but in a handy spot. edit: it might not stay there, I will see how it goes.

End of Day:  Well, not a bad day... not a fantastic day either.  It was nice to get out on my own for a little while.
Griffin was out till almost dinner time, so he was happy.
Brylee?  Bored shitless.  I bet she can't wait to get back to school!
I can't wait either.
nite nite