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Hello again! I have been quiet, I know, but I have been following your blogs and I have kept my fingers working. I have just realized how soothing knitting socks can be ..... here's a pair for son #2 (trying to break the black dress code).  My nephew's wife had her birthday this month (is that a niece-in-law?), so I made rugmugs for her. Had to try out my new machine .. machine appliqué and a

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Last minute finishes  Oh, look at the poor little thing! We spent a part of yesterday at the vet's again. Poor Tiffi ripped off a claw leaving the nerve exposed ... ouch! Not a sound though, wouldn't have known if I hadn't seen the blood. But she wasn't letting anybody see... until the vet gave her a shot of morphine. Now she happily jumps around on three, looks like a little rabbit. (Not so

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I just want to wish you all  a Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

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Sorry for not being around lately. Life is a heartbreak at the moment, and Christmas cheer rather dim. No one is ill, some things are just difficult and I have to find a way to live with that. I have tried to keep my mind occupied with making presents and here are some of the results. Crocheted wristwarmers  Woolly socks for cold toes Scarf shaped earwarmer Hat for cold ears Pink runner for

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We had another relaxing weekend in beautiful surroundings. Hubby, dogs and I stayed at a mountain hotel this time (yes, indoor plumbing!)  It's at the top of a valley called Gudbrandsdalen (ab. 4 hours north of Oslo.) 930 m above sea level, it's one of the oldest mountain hotels right in Peer Gynt country. The old buildings were so lovely and the food was delicious. Even the birds had their own

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My mojo is getting up steam (I hope). At least I am getting stuff done and hopefully I will start on some wisps soon and not just new work that comes along. (haha) Here is a wooly earwarmer I have just finished. Goes with my doggy mittens. It is in thin wool, knitted in two layers so it is nice and warm - and doesn't itch (so far). And I am sewing as well. Could turn out as a Christmas present?

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I have so many projects running at the same time and I don't seem to get anything done. Where do I start ? We had a few days of autumn holiday that we spent in the mountains ... Rented a cabin and went for long mind relaxing walks. No electricity or water, only heating from two wood fireplaces. (And an outdoor loo, a bit too chilly I thought.) Evenings were dark, just candlelight, so no sewing

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Definitely autumn now :-) These apples aren't from my garden, but from a neighbour's along the road. And no! I haven't had a taster! Brings back memories though ... The air is cooling off and we have had a couple of frost nights already. So it is time for something warm for those early morning walks with the dogs. I have just finished these mittens. The yarn is a mix of dog's fur (Newfoundland)

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My lovely Filix was 7 years old yesterday! The day was celebrated at home with Tiffi and a yummy dinner!The vet's report is heart valve trouble, but not too bad and he has new meds that should help. He is his usual self - full of mischief and love. I should have another photo here, a wooly cardigan I just finished for my grandson. But I was in such a hurry to pack it in my case when I went to

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Found the errant photos (that is I had to take new ones). So now you can guess. Seen them before? Do you know what they are? DH gave me a funny look when I asked him. Couldn't answer "new curtains" to this challenge :-) I saw a friend making them and had to give them a try. Very handy to stuff in a bag or give to guests, especially now autumn is slowly creeping up on us. That's right -

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- do I wake up with migraine when I have sewing plans? - does it pour hard when I want to go for a walk? - do I get a monster bill just when I am going shopping? Do you know what I mean? Do you think my luck will change now ? - look what I found while out in the rain with the dogs! The first one I have ever found!Darling Filix needs one, too. The vet has just confirmed he has a heart problem, so

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First we had two couch-surfers from Germany to stay a night .... and of course we took them round in the area to see the sights.  Then DS #1 and the grandchildren came to stay a few days ... lots of cuddles and fun. And look what the little terrors got me to do!!! I admit I closed my eyes and hoped my brain would shudder back in place (rather like jelly).  They promised to take me on the the

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Dear blogfriends, First of all I want to thank you for your concern and sympathy relating to the tragedies in Norway in July. I have really appreciated your kind thoughts. Time passes and we all start picking up our lives once more thread by thread.  I thought I'd start with a post that is more or less a summary of my summer. My eldest son, my two grandkids and I spent the first week of July in

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It is quiet here today. A whole nation is in shock from the bombing in Oslo and the shooting at the youth camp at Utøya. My heart goes out to the victims, their families and friends. It is just unbelievable.

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Bags for kids on holiday:o) My grandchildren are going on holiday (me, too) on Saturday. So I made a lightweight backpack for him and a more ladylike bag for her. I've got some bits and pieces to put in them - small surprises for when they get bored with traveling. We will only be away a week, but we are going to have fun!! I hope you have a nice week, too.

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My sister is soon off to China with her son and his family to pick up another grandchild. They have waited so long and now the time draws near.  I have made her a little quilt, backed with soft, white fleece. Just the thing to snuggle in on a long flight home. My first go at sewing triangles on paper - pure magic! They are all very excited, especially the little girl who has waited so long for a

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I think they must be some sort of rabbit .... I started out with one ... But then the grandies saw it and they loved the film, too ..... ("My neighbour, Totoro"), so ....... 4 of them will arrive at their new home today. I hope the kids are pleased with them. And yes, I must admit I'm a bag lady :o). This is a nice messenger bag for that little extra shopping you didn't know you were going to get

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We live in an area that has a rich history and lots of finds from the iron-age. DH's school is right next to multiple gravemounds. This house is an iron-age house built on the actual site of an iron-age longhouse. Each year his school has an iron-age day. The pupils invite younger pupils from this area and tell them about the past. Bread on a stick, grilled fish, heating stones that were put in

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We have had a fun time with friends to stay ...... did trips around the area .... what are they looking for? actually, it was at. This is Vikersund ski jump, where they do ski flying. Must be nuts! It is really steep and they get really high speeds going down the top slope.  This is one of the buildings at Blaafarveværket, the museum at the cobolt mines. Interesting to find out they exported

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Impressions of 17th May, Norway's national day. The day we celebrate our constitution from 1814. There were so many people in Oslo - no wonder someone tried to cross the water on stilts :-) We enjoyed our outing; dinner at a Chinese restaurant, icecream while strolling in the spring sunshine looking at all the people.

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Does time fly? Faster and faster, I feel. And I have so much I want to do and I get so little of it done. Well, I have been enjoying the lovely spring weather - got a nice lobstery colour the other day :-) I decided to visit the grandkids last weekend and I took the dogs with me - great success! And they were so good on the train.But that meant I had to run up a new blankie for Filix to have in

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Oh, another photo from our Easter trip to the in-laws. Looks tempting, but way too cold.I was just thinking about my OPAm list for April, and I found I have more beginnings than finishes this month (this month ?!). But I have finished this little fellow - I saw the pattern on Ravelry, and I just had to make one. The film is a big favourite with my youngest son and my grandchildren. He is

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We had lovely weather at Easter. Perfect for long walks with the dogs. Here's DH and our furry friends on our hike up a mountain. They are building a road there now, but the old path was better to walk on. That is, the path is better when it is dry. It was more like walking in a stream. All the snow melting from the even higher tops. I got my feet wet (of course) and it was cold. DH grew up here

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Wishing all my blog friends a Happy Easter! DH and I are visiting the in-laws and I can't post pics from my I-pad, so will load them up when I am back home. I hope you all get some time to relax and do something you enjoy. Bunny hugs to you all!

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Big spring ones and small red ones to go with my friend's table runner. I think I might keep the spring ones as they vary in size, so aren't really a set. And I like the fabrics so much, too. Spring is here for good now. Saturday we had marvellous sunshine, but we went to see my brother who is in hospital. He has had his knees replaced. This is the second one, so now he should be able to walk

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This last week I have received 2 awards ... thankyou dear friends for thinking of me. This one came from Grethe. And this one came from Siv Hege and Merete. Thank you. I am supposed to pass these on to inspiring blogfriends with less than 100 followers and to answer some questions. Not everyone I visit has an open count of followers ... and these awards are already featured on several blogs. So

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Filix and I joined a training weekend to work on passing other dogs (without barking, growling, whining ... you name it!) There are alot more dogs here than where we lived before and he/we haven't adjusted well. He enjoyed himself hugely as he was given tidbits as soon as he saw another dog ... sausage, meatballs, cheese ... lucky dog! He was tired and full up Sunday evening - he just curled up

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It snowed again yesterday! It did! I could hardly believe it - although someone did tell me that spring arrives here after Easter - no matter when that is! So I'll try to be patient a little longer. I must admit it is melting again - and the sun is really warming up now.  Time is passing and it seems as though it is going quicker and quicker. Ever felt like that? This is the tablerunner I made

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We are having some lovely sunny days and the snow is melting fast. Saturday we went and got new chairs and table for the terrace. Lovely to be able to sit outside and have lunch. I collected this years first freckles :-)I think I 'd better get some sunscreen ........ This is a sneak peek of what I've been doing lately. It's a present, so must wait until after the big day before I show the rest.

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2 more blocks - only another 222 to go!So far everything sewn by hand.At the moment I'm finding that easier than fiddling with little bits on the machine.So not perfect - but done! We went for a nice Sunday trip today - to an MC showfair. All the shiny, glossy new models. I did take some photos, but don't know what Picassa did with them. I'll be back if they turn up ...

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... isn't she wonderful ...  I just remembered that old song by Stevie Wonder ... and it seemed just right for Tiffi. It's her birthday and she is 10 years old!  (It took ages to get a photo that showed off her pink ribbon..) And the only way to get her to stand still was balancing a bag of treats on the counter. Disappeared to fast to photograph :) Then we played "hunt the rat", with Tiffi

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In yesterdays post I mentioned I had found a lovely quilt shop. It is called Lappe Makeriet and means the Patch Makers. There were so many beautiful fabrics, books, magazines and odds-and-ends. I could have browsed for hours, but DH was with me, so I tried to keep in mind want I needed. I had to find the Dear Jane book as I have joined a group here that is starting on this wonderful quilt. And

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We have got enough snow now! Poor DH had some work today! But it didn't stop our Sunday outing to Baerums Verk. It used to be an old iron foundry (started 17th century) and they made things ranging from nails to canonballs. Now the buildings are part museum part shops. And they are open on Sundays :-) We had dinner at the Pancake house. They make pancakes with savoury or sweet fillings. Very

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I've been a bit lazy lately. ... enjoying my I-pad. That means I've been reading loads of books. Oh, and I did go visit my eldest son and the grandkids for a long weekend. That was fun. While I was there, a friend and I hit the sales - that was fun, too! And I had to visit my favourite fabric shop - more about that later (I can only load 3 photos at a time, so I'll save for another post).This is

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There are so many cute mugrugs popping up in blogland, so I had to have a go as well. My DS2 is here fore a visit so he gets the honour of my first try. He loves this cartoon character - and I must admit I think he is cute, too.Now I've made a list of people who definitely need a mug rug :) Great gifts and stash busters (that is if you don't go out and find new pretty fabrics - hmmmm! I just had

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My January finish! A bedspread/blanket for my darling grandson. It is knitted in my favourite alpacca wool and is soft and warm.It was meant to be part of his Christmas present, but with the move I couldn't get it done in time. He knows it is on it's way in the post. I hope he likes it. Hmmm! Someone else on the lookout for something soft and warm? Yep! Turn my back 2 seconds and he has found a

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I am so glad Kris and Peg have started the One project a month challenge for 2011! Just what I needed! I have had a hard time getting started after the move. My work space is a lot smaller (as you can see) and my stash is still in boxes on my desk and under my desk. I am hoping for some shelves soon..... See the cute bag hanging on the wall - that was part of my Christmas present from Di - it

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The news from Australia is devastating and a lot of us are wishing we could help, but feel we are so far away.. Well, here is a way to help crafters get started again. Send love and hope with a sewing kit to someone who needs a new beginning. Just click on the appeal button on my side bar for instructions.

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Mum! Mum! Come and look ... I've found us a new house! What do you think? Well, I'm going to try it out even if you don't ... zzz..... I'm sure I heard a tinkling bell in here. It's usually in with the Christmas stuff! Maybe in that corner there ... Ooops! Just helping you unpack, Mum! Boxes everywhere! Tiffi has enjoyed herself! She loves climbing in and having a good nose around. Thank

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Hi there!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and I wish all my blog friends a Happy New Year! The move went fine and I am trying to get the house in order. Fed up of boxes now. I will be back online primo January (I hope) and will show you my new home (the tidy bit)! Hugs to you all!

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Oh my goodness - it's December!! And I was going to have everything done early this year! And I forgot to post my OPAM finishes yesterday - and I have something to show. Here is a snuggle blanket I have crocheted for my granddaughter as part of her Christmas present. I have mostly used wool from my stash. Some is glittery and some is fluffy -- and some is ribbon. The blanket is a good size so she

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Some days I wish I hadn't started painting the windows .... 5 down and 4 more to go. So I'm slowly getting there. I can only manage one or two a day. And each one has been sanded and has 3 coats of paint. They do look nice - which is a waste (sort of!) as we have put our house on the market. Have already got someone interested - I hope they like white window frames! Tiffi is very interested

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October rushed past! I found I did have a couple of finishes after all.The first photo is a cushion cover made out of a cotton bag showing the university's logo. I love the owl sitting on the 7 mountains circling Bergen - but so did my son who is a student there ... so I did give him the cushion.                   Photo #2 is a woolly hat - I knitted two while visiting my sister, one for DH and

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I haven't forgotten you! Far from it - I still get my daily dose of blogs with my breakfast coffee. Life is rather hectic at the moment ..... so bear with me.There have been several family conferences ...... Interrupted by a lightening visit to my sister. DH was going to attend a work course in the town she lives in, so I decided to go , too .... we had a couple of fun days together ... some

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Last weekend we attended one of the two big alternative fairs in town. It lasted from Friday - Sunday. We shared a booth with another couple and gave out information on what we offer at our alternative centre. These fairs show all sorts of alternative therapists along side healers, mediums, crafters ...... lots to look at and try - interesting and fun! You can attend talks on almost anything,

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Some days I'm amazed when I look at the calender! Time seems to move in leaps and bounds! Already the end of September - and what have I to show? What can I add to my OPAM list?Well, something had to be done ..... A while back, a friend gave me some thick upholstery fabric. Just right for a bag! The D-rings etc. were recycled from a tatty old bag and the lining is a leftover from some curtains I

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Mail for me again ... my prize for guessing how many posts Di has blogged. The cutest make-up bag and a note pad for my shopping lists. And both were something I really needed!Thank you so much, Di - I love them. .. Two blocks on their way to Australia to be part (maybe) of a quilt for someone needing a big hug. Does this look out of focus to you? Maybe I should have kept my glasses on ...Nothing

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Fabulous Filix (and it is his official name!) is 6 today! He is a marvellous friend and a true gentleman. He didn't complain when one of his guests just had to try to lick the ice cream cake (accompanied by gleeful squeals from the grandkiddies). Well, everyone got a taster in the end although some wished they could have had more. ... (not proportional to body size :) ) Not much to show this

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The early bird Christmas challenge this month is hearts. I have made 2 giant hearts with pockets on them. You can hide a message in there, put an angel in or a small present .. I am putting a cotton pad and a bottle of essential oil in mine. This oil is a Christmas mix of cinnamon, cloves and ginger. You can also add orange for Christmas. If you make the hearts from other kinds of fabric, they

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... shepherd's delight ... well, the sky was beautiful (night before last), but the result wasn't what I hoped for. Unless the shepherd wanted teeming rain! Autumn is certainly on it's way here. The temperatures have dropped and the sun is just on angel visits (few and far between).I have finished the jumper and skirt set for miss Muffat. This is how it turned out. Nice for chilly autumn days.DH

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No, I'm not going to A-ha's farewell concert in town .... I can't find a rucksack pattern I bought just before the holidays. Grrr! I don't understand how things can just disappear ... and then sometimes reappear .. so I'm hoping the fairies will give me a hand.A couple of weeks ago I decided I needed a little pouch for my I-pod and ear-phones. They are always getting tangled up with something

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I've had a nasty summer flu this last week and haven't felt like doing much. My two nurses have been very helpful - they decided cuddles and sleep were good remedies. And it seems to have worked ... This is what I worked on while at the in-laws and I finished it yesterday. It's another block for the mystery quilt I'm doing. This time Iblanket stitched the applique. I'm still better at that than

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Today we have had a beautiful summer day - a while since the last one. And what do kids like to do on sunny Sundays? Build a tree house of course. That goes for big ones and small ones .... somebody here is reliving moments of childhood ... "do you remember, Dad, when ....."  This is a joint effort... All hands on deck .... more planks, nails, saw this or was it that ...

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Summer festival in Flora - nearest town to my in-laws. So as the sun was shining again, we set off to see the sights.Veteran cars and motorbikes. The green one looks just like Capt. Hastings'. Didn't see him or Poirot though.Veteran boats, too - and the Farmer's market.Of course it wasn't possible to pass the shop I found with quilting bits and pieces. I love these fabrics and have already plans

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No posting until I had something to show - well, here goes. This is the knitted skirt for my granddaughter. Soft and warm for autumn days approaching much too quickly. I am well underway with the jumper, but it's not for this month's opam list.               And here is the strip quilt I have made for my friend - all done. I have called it "Summer in the west" - bright colours but needing that

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I am a lucky girl ...First I got this pattern for a lovely mini-quilt from Di, just because I guessed how much postage she paid one day. It is so cute - I can't wait to start on it. Then I won a giveaway on Octoberfarm - and the book came today along with some tasty toffees. By the way, you can find some lovely, tempting recipes on this site. I am certainly giving some a try even though I've

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This is one of the things .... a string quilt. It's for a friend of mine. It's for outdoor (terrace) use, so I haven't used too many light fabrics. I thought this would make a big dent in my stash, but I'm surprised how little fabric I've used. At the moment the blocks are laid out on a bed, I'll get a better photo outdoors when it's done. It has been great fun sewing this. I have got a pale

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This time all the way from Australia - my opam winnings ..... look at the cute teddy card! Lovely fabrics, a text marker and a note pad (design Lynn Andersen). I am such a lucky lady!Ooops - my workspace is a mess! But I do know where things are ....Now I did try to load up photos of the reason for the jumble, but Picassa won't let me load up more than 3!? I have no idea why.But that means you

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I have a finish! Granddaughter's bag is done! Here is a detail from the flap - I have used Jenny's little bird stitchery. So pretty and just right for this project. Here is the bag. Oh, I have bought a pink button to close it - am going to sew it on when the little terrors have been tucked in their beds. The bag is quilted to give it a bit of body. (And the flap isn't as big as it looks in the

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My latest Brutus. Just in time for the next one!  I think I'm rather like him at the moment - prefer dozing and dreaming in the sun. Oh look - the postlady has been here and something for me today .... hm .. from Di  in New York. Now what has she been up to ? I am so lucky! Thanks Di, for the lovely teatowel and the decoration that spells "friend" (see to the left - ok, photo could have been

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DH's birthday yesterday, so GD and I made a real summer cake - mmm! We made a vanilla cream and strawberry jam filling. Birthday boy was very pleased. GD got her uncle (son #2) and his girlfriend out to play. I just had to have proof of this! GD thinks her uncle needs to practice more ... he kept tripping the rope.

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The grandchildren are going on holiday later on and I thought I'd make a cross-over bag for each of them for their bits and pieces; sunglasses, sweets, DS etc.  I used son #2's old jeans - the back pocket was just right for the pocket on the bag. (Inspired by Jenny) This one is  for "him" - my little Jedi (the badge didn't come out too good on the photo) - he is a Star Wars fan, so I think he

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We had a full house again this weekend. The grandkiddies like their nan to take part in whatever they are up to, so not much time for sewing or the likes. I did manage to read a few blogs and someone mentioned Ravelry. So I had a peek ... and another .... and another. What a lot of fun patterns!  I was drawn to these African flower hexies. I haven't made these before. Just right for using up my

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I'm having trouble posting with Picassa/Google again. Last post showed photo (in the end) but no text to go with it. I get a message thet "url has illegal characters" but I can't find anywhere that has anything but my original url. Anyone experienced this? Pleased for any suggestions, because writing the same post 5 -6 times is getting boring. Photo in last post: 1st gifts for my Christmas box.

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I had the most relaxing weekend!DH hosted an EFT-workshop in Skei - about 4 hours drive further north from where we live. It is a beautiful valley and the weather was at it's best. The hotelroom had a veranda so I could sit in the sun. And I had some work with me, a stitchery and hexagons, a good book and a magazine. Perfect! I must admit I didn't get an awful lot of sewing done, but the book was

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Dawn Hay designs has a new blog name As sweet as cinnamon and is having a giveaway to celebrate the new name.

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The dress is finished and makes a nice set with the bolero. My GD is very pleased. So now we are hoping for warmer weather. But to keep the smile on her face I suggested wearing a t-shirt and tights underneath. She was happy with that. Oh yes, it fits! Most of the dress is knitted and the bodice is crocheted. It looks really cute. Each May, Bergen hosts an international music festival - a huge

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Jenny of Elefantz is having a lovely giveaway for her daughter, Blossom. It is her birthday on May 26th! Great prizes! If you follow my link to her site and join in, please mention you got the info from my site - yes, another chance to win :)

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Today's work - and a finish! New bag for the summer! It's big and roomy, wide straps that don't dig in your shoulder and a zipper pocket. The pattern is from a local quilt shop. The squares are made from a charm pack I won in a giveaway - Moda, Glace (?). I loved the colours and patterns wanted to make something I could look at often. A few of the squares were more Christmassy, so I've saved them

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The weather is beautiful and warm (on the terrace out of the wind). The strong light calls for easy projects that can be done almost without looking. And a summer hat is always great ... this one's a bit small though ... Nima has made a Hat pincushion giveaway. So if you want the pattern too, head over to her blog. I gave mine to the hostess of our knitting club yesterday evening. This is how far

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I don't know if it is Google or Picassa that doen't like me, but I was told the photos for last nights post didn't load. I have no way of knowing, because when I look at my blog everything looks fine - photos and all.So here goes ... again:Here is my son's arm being decorated ... I really think it amazing how this is done. A drawn outline and the rest is done freehand.There were quite a few

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Yesterday I had a trip to town. Braving sleet, hail and rain. My son had an appointment with his tattooist and I went along as nanny. She likes to keep her hand in even though she is on maternity leave. So I gladly agreed to look after baby for a while. This looks like fun - but sadly I can't draw! Maybe I could do a Smiley on his arm :) Such an adoring angel. He smiled, danced and after mum

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The harsh winter killed off my herbs; lavender, thyme and mint. I'll have to start from scratch again. I love using mint in my cooking - reminds me of dinner at gran's. And my lavender bushes have helped keep gnats away from the terrace. It is getting warm enough now to get replacements, I think we are safe from more snow now. But what do I see? And smell? Yes, this is definitely mint - we have a

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Thursday evening we gathered for our knitting club ... well, we knit, sew, crochet, eat and talk. Especially the latter :)The girls are colleagues from the school where I used to work and it is fun to meet and catch up. Not the most efficient work time, but we certainly have fun!Looking really busy here ....

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My joy was shortlived - apparently only I could see the photos. So here's another go: My sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Their costumes are from the same district. Another sister-in-law from a different district. Happy girl!The bolero.I hope you can see this - please let me know :)

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It's confirmation time.In Norway nearly every 15 year old is confirmed. Traditionally a church ceremony (the Church of Norway is Lutheran), latter years have seen the growth of an alternative choice in a humanist tradition. The passing of childhood and the beginning of adulthood is celebrated in church or concerthall with family and friends.So in April/May you can see gatherings of people in

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Something is very wrong - I have no idea what I have done, so I thought I'd seek advice from the big "out there". I have started using Picasa - so many fun things to do with pictures. That is, if you can get them posted. When I try to import photos from camera to pc, the camera battery goes flat! So if any of you have an inkling about what is going on, please let me know!  (And why isn't that

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And no 10 is ... Barbara aka Little Sister! You just won my give away!Congratulations! E-mail me your address and I'll send your prize asap.My Friday night sew-in project was starting on the Catalicious bom no 3.I love stitching - so relaxing. Just the ticket after putting the little angels to bed.Another give away at Quilting in the sunshine state. Check it out - smashing fabrics.Hope you all

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Here it is - my 100th blogpost! And I have had such fun and got to know so many charming people. And I have been inspired and learnt so much about quilting and using my computer as more than a typewriter :)) Thank you all!So I am hosting a little giveaway - 2 x Fat quarters with spring colours, DMC embroidery thread and a miniature cross-stitch embroidery.All you have to do is send me a comment

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Yes, I know, Easter is over, but I'm still hopping around. Over Easter we closed our EFT-clinic and had to pack and move and wash - puh! DH is now renting a room at another clinic 2 evenings a week instead. That way he has to slow down a bit and we save money. When he has finished his master degree we'll decide if we want to reopen our own place. We certainly have all we need to do that. Our

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I have been aware of the plastic bag collection in a corner of my bedroom for quite some time. It has been growing .... So yesterday I decided to have a good tidying up. I've spared you the before pictures! I threw out a whole sack of more or less half finished projects that would never pass the finishing line. And I still ended up with this. At least it looks tidy. I have sorted cotton from

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Getting the hang of zippers now. And I have been practising with the walking foot for the quilting.  I love the lilac material I got from Taiwan. And thank you  "Timotei"  for the tutorial. The best one is a  present for my friend's birthday tomorrow.

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Anyone seen an Easter bunny hopping around? 

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Another version of Brutus 2. This one will match my idea of how I want the quilt much better. I think.One of the closest shops with fabrics,  wool and sewing supplies is closing down :( So this came home with me after my first look-in at their closing sale. Second trip I came home with some more wool.   Tiffi's favourite place at the moment - she sits there lapping up sun - or lies there sleeping

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Not fair! Words fail me!Something I prefer to look at .. not very big yet. Well, each hexagon is only 2.5 cm. I have no idea yet what it will be ... a runner ... a cushion cover ... a quilt? I'll see how big it is when I 'm fed up of it, I suppose.As you see, I have been mucking around with blogger's new template designs. I'm having trouble with the pages gadget - how do I move gadgets from

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We have a saying here "Xmas lasts until Easter". Well, it's not quite Easter, but the sun was shining, the snow was dripping and seagulls calling- and there was just a hint of spring in the air. So it was time for my red curtains to come down. I admit I did put them up for xmas - I like the red glow when it is dark and cold out. And then we had the Chinese new year celebration - and red is an

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It's absolutely teeming down! I'm sitting here watching the spatter on the windows, listening to the gurgling of water draining into the ground and the sudden whoosh of snow sliding off the roof.I like rain - I still enjoy splashing in puddles - it would be even better if it wasn't so wet. Not that I mind, but it is boring having to shower the dogs each time they have been out for a walk. They

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Socks for my little Tiger. He'll be pleased - he never says anything about clothes, but he always smiles and gives a hug if it is something I've made (oh, and also if it's got Star Wars on it).I just kept all sewing stuff out of the way yesterday evening and put my knitting bag by my armchair. Finished in one episode of NCIS!The shawl had a different fate - I just wasn't happy about it, so now

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My first Catalicious Cat bom done. Difficult to get good pics this morning - harsh light. But that shouldn't last long as they have promised more snow this afternoon! Looking forward to doing the next one.This is what I have started on now - at last! Struggling a bit with the needle-turn applique, so progress is slow. I'll show more as it grows.Goals for March?I've still got Grandson's socks to

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And thank heaven for a granddaughter with long hair :) I went hunting for hairclips today.And thank you whoever you are, that had the great idea that hairclips could be used as binding holders. No pricking - no blood! (Stole the idea from a blog I visited.)And voila! A finish! My Shabby Roses quilt is done at last! Thank you Jenny for the beautiful pattern. This is going to hang in our guest

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This is what I did yesterday! Hours of backbreaking shovelling. :( Not my idea of fun! But necessary as my darling got his car stuck when he was going to work earlier. (Not a good way to start the day:) )Oops! Maybe I should have got this down, too? Or maybe I should save some for the darling to do when he gets home. You know, share the fun:)Made a pathway so I can feed the birds. Beautiful

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Yesterday I picked up the grandchildren after school. Got them home and made pancakes as requested, a big pile of pancakes. Where do they put them? Then it was kiddies TV and supper (!) and bedtime (yippeee). Then I got out the crisps and chocolate and sat down in my comfy armchair in front of the telly.At last I could start stitching. I had prepped the beautiful Catalicious cat from Red Brolly (

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We have been having fun with our Chinese friend this week, so not much time for stitching. Here is a "Good Luck" decoration she brought for the New Year celebrations.She also brought us beautiful cushion covers - a shame the photos aren't at their best.The fabrics are just lovely.She also gave me some material for my stash. It has traditional Chinese patterns. At the moment I am just at the

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It never rains ... etc. 14th February is Valentine's Day - but did you know that this date calls for several celebrations this year?It is Chinese New Year and we have a guest from Taiwan! She is a friend of son no 2, arrived yesterday and is hoping for snow ... I think we have a chance of making her wish come true! And we are going to celebrate the New Year getting to know a new friend. :)

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I haven't only been lazing around ....I have been knitting ... and sewing .... and planning ...and .... thinking, but nothing finished to show!My grandson's socks are nearly done, I have sewn the top of my Shabby Roses quilt - and this is where the thinking and planning comes in. What if I make a mess of the quilting? I must know what I want before I have a go and how can I know when I have only

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Hmm! Pink, flowery, green - have at last started assembling my Shabby Roses quilt. I can't wait to see how it turns out.But before I could carry on I had to get these finished for my opam list - loooong (knee high) ski socks for granddaughter. Both kids got slalom skis for Christmas and have been on the slopes pratising each time their dad has been home. Knee highs stop the socks slipping down in

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Not Tiffi ... although she has her new coat with fluffy lining. She hates walking on snow and ice - her feet get so cold she jumps along lifting first one and then another paw. Maybe I should make her boots?And not Filix ... all the snow has made it difficult to keep his ears dry. He then gets an itch that spreads to his feet (some sort of skin ailment). So then we have to keep him from driving

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I have finished all the Shabby Roses blocks - and now the fun part (or scary part) remains. I'm looking forward to sewing it together. I'm hoping I have enough material in my stash to finish it.I like this one ... the block title is just perfect.And I have been filling baskets as well ... September,October:December:Yes, I've got November left, but I just had to do this one before I put

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