Well that was a week!
My Workdesk is unchanged in terms of any sort of action except the dumping kind...but silver lining - I've dumped actual Christmas presents on it! They aren't hand made or anything but of course they are a secret at least until they're wrapped. And that will happen soon because that's my one solid plan this year - I am not going to spend a whole day or however many evenings it takes to wrap all the presents. I'm wrapping as I go (excluding the fancy bows etc), and then they can be stored in a box in the room of shame, just as they would be normally only more ready than not. I'm determined!
So, for a photo...
I have sad news to impart. We were joined at some point in the WOYWW story by Tertia. A South African mother, teacher and crafter. She didn't join in much after she retired but we stayed in touch by Facebook, as I'm sure a few of us have. I was really saddened to see that her family posted details of a commemorative service for her probably only a handful of days after I'd seen one of her regular posts. Hr posts were always loving, usually involving pride in her family or celebrating the success of a former pupil. Absolutely no doubt that the world is a poorer placed without Tertia and isn't it true that condolences just don't seem enough.
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That's really sad news about Tertia...the world will miss her I'm sure. I love crochet but I doubt I would take on that job...my hands just wouldn't be up to it now sadly. I did once crochet for a shop and even made a huge circular baby blanket in a day once....Oh to have that time now eh?
Hugs,
Annie x #5
Your crochet needle looks very small. A labour of love! Sorry to hear about your friend, Happy WOYWW. Angela #10
Oh how sad about Tertia, I hadn’t seen the news on FB. A lovely lady, she was always a regular Desker and commenter, aren’t we lucky to meet these people? Without WOYWW our paths would never have crossed. What a shame re that yarn for the place mats, it sounded such a great idea but if the first one is causing you grief then it doesn’t bode well for six! I’m impressed with the wrapping of presents, we’ve hardly started shopping, no one seems to want anything this year.
And yes, there is a folding tote in both lighter and darker chook fabrics, give a shout if you’d like one xx
Hugs LLJ 3 xx
Sorry to hear about Tertia ,though I hadn't kept in touch. Can't help with your crochet, its definitely not one of my skills . Well done on the gift buying and wrapping though . Helen #2
Sad news about Tertia and thank you for letting us know. I can’t crochet so can’t help with yours problem-sorry. Catriona
Sad news about Tertia, her poor family will miss her so much. Like many techniques I gave crochet a go and actually used crochet cotton to create a border for a very large tablecloth. I loved doing it but it was quite a job to say the least. I think if I was doing it again I would start at least a year before I expected to finish it Lol! However, I think the hook looks rather small, maybe try something slightly bigger. Happy woyww, Angela x9x
The crochet looks lovely. If you intend to add a silvery decorative edge won't that go over the initial chain and neaten it up somewhat? It's poo being ill isn't it, thought I was getting over it last week then went to a wedding Saturday and have since had a relapse - oh well. Hugs BJ#1
Sorry to hear about Tertia. I don’t think the crochet is your fault, I suspect it’s the yarn. I hope you get used to it and succeed. Maybe try a few rows with a more open pattern, eg half triple crochets?
Happy WOYWW, hugs, Lynnecrafts 7 xx
I have a similar attempt at crochet! It is in the shape of a circle, about 2” in diameter! I have kept it, still attached to the ball of thread, just to prove that I tried it once! You already are further along!
I remember Tertia but did not keep in touch. She and her love and kindness will be missed.
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