Saturday knitting and craft finds

Today I've been looking for 4 ply / fingering yarn patterns to make myself a scarf with the yarn I received in the Shakespeare swap.

I've chosen this pattern:
February Lace Scarf by Laura Nixon-Corfield

I also like:

Foreign Correspondent's Scarf by Lexy Lu , but would like to knit a long one of these in grey.

Shakespeare Swap received

Received this lovely Shakespeare Swap package from today. (Ravelry Swap)

A beautiful pale blue lace scarf
Some yummy 4 ply yarn (socks for sure)
A book of Shakespeare quotes

A Shakespeare notebook from the Globe
A sugar skull keyring (Macbeth inspired)
A bat brooch from the Globe
And 2 bars of lovely chocolate

A great package and partner ;0)

Eddie Izzard

Saw Eddie Izzard at the Liverpool Echo Arena last night - he was fab!
Funny, political, very very funny ...and very very sexy!
My face still aches from laughing so much.

You can still catch him on tour in the UK, Europe and the US
Details on his site here: Eddie Izzard

Here is a clip of one of his previous tours:

Quote for the week

You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of.
You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.

Albert Camus

Show and tell Sunday

Here are things I've made for myself or for swaps that have been received this week.

For myself:
Pumpkin wash cloth & Halloween pot holder

For the Christmas Stocking Swap (Ravelry)
This rustic woolen stocking with lace edging









For Sarah / Sazzra for the Matroyshka swap (Craftster)
fridge magnet, tape measure, necklace, bracelet, felt hanger, note cards, tote bag

For for the 13 days of Halloween swap (Craftster)
Fingerless gloves, Halloween chunky quote book, scary pumpkin t-shirt, notice board, bracelet.

Cerys Mathews - wow!

Went with my daughter and her boyfriend to see Cerys Mathews in concert this afternoon at Theatre Harlech

Wow - she was superb!!!
One of the best concerts I've ever been too...and I've been to a lot!!!




She totally interacted with the audience, talking about the music and her influences, and sang everything from traditional folk songs, to Catatonia songs, to the material on her new album (which is wonderful)!!

If you ever get that chance to see her in concert - go!!!


This was my favourite thing she sang today:
Cerys Matthews - The Galway Shawl/Strange Glue



and this is Arlington Way from her new album:

Welsh Version



English version

13 days of Halloween - days 12 & 13

Happy Halloween

Here are the last two things I got for this great 13 days of Halloween swap (Craftster)

Day 12 - vial earrings

Day 13 - a lovely piece of art

Saturday knitting and craft finds

Found these patterns that I like this week:

Winter Sunburst by Carole Wulster
lovely shaped hat
This pattern is available for download for $6.00.

Tempress by Heather Grant
Lovely hat with leaf motif
Pattern $4 via Ravelry

Kind Of Very Chic by Jennifer Dassau,
Lovely fingerless mitts or gloves pattern with great cuff
pattern available for $5 via Ravelry

What kind of Witch are YOU????

As it's Halloween tomorrow, I thought I'd take this silly meme quiz to see what kind of witch I am!

Here is the result:

Sorrow/Hope/Faith
Girls name: Jez- pure.
ELEMENT: Light & Darkness.

You're the sad type.
You aren't that brave. you like to help others.
You are very caring. you keep your friends and family close to your heart.
You try to hide from the world and all it's troubles.
You are the bright side of the dark side.
You look best in dark pink and green.
You show hope for the hopeless.
You love animals and plants.
You are faithful and deeply connected with god.
You are more of an angel than a witch.
You don't like getting in trouble.
Though you are faithful and bright, you still have a bit of a dark side.
You are mysterious in many ways.
You like to stay indoors.
Its hard for you to find love because of your shyness.
It takes a while for you to get over bad things that happen.
You never really get mad at anyone.
Yyou're sometimes not sure of things.
You try your best to achieve things.
You are very honest.

Want to fins out what kind of witch you are????
Play here

13 days of Halloween - day 11

Day 11 swap items received - a lovely resin glittery skull pendant & a glittery pumpkin and bat brooch ;0)

Eastern Religion Swap & October Dishcloth Swap

2 more swap parcels received this morning

This Eastern Religion Swap (craftster) parcel from Anne / psuedo_pix

A beautiful mala in turquoise
A silk purse with lotud flower prints
A pretty fan mirror
and some lotus print material

Thanks so much ;0)




Then here is October's dishcloth swap

A lovely brown waffle design cloth in cotton and some lovely tea!!

As usual, this cloth will be used as a facecloth, as it's too pretty to use for washing up!!!

Matroyshka Swap parcel received

Received this Matroyshka swap parcel today from Sarah (Craftster swap)

Just look at all the wonderful goodies:
- tote bag
- set of felt dolls
- pincushion
-notebook
- little purse
- yummy chocolate


Here is a close up of the patchwork doll on the bag (I wish I could do this sort of thing)

The bag is lined and has two pockets and a ring for my keys.


Here is a close up of the stand up pin cushion which is about 3" high















And here is a close up of one of the felt dolls - with gorgeous lotus blossom motif!

THANK YOU so much Sarah
Love it all ;0)

13 days of Halloween swap - day 10

A set of two beautiful tea towels received today - lovely colours and beautiful witches and cats!!!

Celery Soup

Do you like to cook as much as you like to read?

Are cookbooks and recipes overflowing your shelves? Want to share them?

Visit Kristina's blog each Wednesday and use Mr. Linky to link to your post.

This week - my version of Celery Soup

Ingredients:
1 head of celery - chopped

1 large potato - peeled and chopped
1 large onion - peeled and chopped

1 vegetable stock cube
S & P to taste

2 tbps single cream

Method:

Put all ingredients - except cream - into a saucepan
cover with boiling water

Boil for about 30 - 40 minutes, until celery etc. are soft.
Leave to cool

Liquidise all ingredients in blender or food processor until smooth.

Reheat gently, seasoning to taste

Serve in bowls with swirl of cream on top

Wordless Wednesday

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13 days of halloween swap - days 7, 8 & 9

Here are three more days of swap items received for this swap

Day 7 - a wonderful sugar skull










Day 8 - another wonderful sugar skull - this time one that lights up!









Day 9 - a lovelyWithc bottle pendant, on a black Velvet chain



I love this swap and am so lucky to have a wonderful partner!!

Quote for the week

The mind is not a vessel to be filled,
but a fire to be kindled.

Plutarch
On Listening to Lectures

Show and Tell Sunday

Here are the things I've made, that my partener has opened so far for the 13 days of Halloween swap

Owl and Moon tote bag










Witch Sign

Fimo Moon & Pumpkin magnets






Skull washcloth









Hlloween potion tags












Demon pendant & Witch Trial Pendant

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And here is the Oak washcloth I sent for October's dishcloth swap