This and That.

So I have to accept that Summer is fast fading and Autumn is rearing it's head with a vengeance, we have been so lucky to have had a few extra weeks of warmth here in the North East of England, September has been unseasonably warm and because of that I was able to get out into my garden and do all those end of Summer jobs that I usually hate.  

All the hedges have been clipped and the garden is almost tidied and put to bed for the cooler weather, I admit to being a fair weather gardener you won't see me out there if weather conditions aren't to my liking.

Lingering Beauties

Grapes! not many and they have seeds but still delicious.

Only five apples on my patio apple tree but I'm still proud. :)

I can't believe that these are still flowering and looking so good!

I have changed my header and it's wearing it's Autumn colours, it took me ages and lots of trial and error but I'm quite happy with it now, I like to change it with the change of Seasons at least that's the plan it doesn't always happen that way.

What are you all working on this October? I have made a list of things I need to get on with and need to start, my whole life is governed by lists right now, if I don't write it down it doesn't get done but it does gives me great satisfaction to cross something off my list, now where was I...oh yes my list of projects..

I have started my daughters throw, it's going to take a while but I'm liking it so far, I'm keeping it out of sight so that I can give it to her as a Christmas gift.

I'm making preemie tops and working on a new pattern.

Still making a knitted block a week.

Still working on a pattern for preemie hats.

I promised to make a shawl for a lady who comes to the Day Unit.

I need to make Christmas gifts, I have a few idea's but won't start those until I have written preemie patterns and finished tops, I have to clear the decks so I can concentrate on just those.

Have you got any Christmas gift idea's? if you have please share :)

Have a great day and see you soon. xxx

Block a Week Friday

Block 64 

Pyramids

I know that this Block is called Pyramids and yes I can sorta see it, but that name doesn't do it for me, I see rows of little people holding hands, can you see it too?  or maybe you can see something else, what would you call it, I'm gonna call it the friendship Block just for my own satisfaction.  
I know you won't believe me when I say it was so easy to make because I thought it would be difficult too until I got started.  This lovely effect is made by using slip stitches, I really love it!

Rating - easy

Curl - 1

size - 6"x 6"
ends - 4

Another example of this block

Made by Appledumpling

Progress -  number of different blocks made = 40

Numbers - 1, 8, 14, 17, 19,24,26,30,31,34,36 40, 41, 42,43,44, 45,48, 52, 56,58,62,64

67,69,70,78, 90,92,96,97, 98,100, 113,133,153,165,177, 200, 209

(Click on the number to see the block.)

Linking with

All the blocks in the Block a Week Friday feature are blocks made from the book 200 Knitted Blocks by Jan Eaton. You can read all about the challenge here and here, the challenge is on going and it's never too late to join in!

Hope you all have a great weekend. :)

October Stash-Buster Party

Thank you for linking your lovely makes to the September stash-buster Party I love to see what you have all been creating and this month didn't disappoint do take a look if you haven't already visit all your creative bloggy friends and leave them some nice comments.

 Now let's cast our minds back to the Summer Party can you remember all those beautiful makes? well as promised here are your favourites

Butterflies made by  Nata 
Preemie hats made by Kate
Stripe baby cardigan made by  Marianna
The Olive Twist Shawl made by Meredith
Crochet Flower Scarf made by Ljubinka
Nifty Granny bag made by Sarah
Sun Hats made by Kate

Well done and congratulations to all of you! 

If you would like your work to be featured please display the link party button in your sidebar.

The October Stash Party is now up and running, happy linking :)