tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post7717662758422014497..comments2024-03-02T21:19:59.079+00:00Comments on Lunch Lady Jan's Fabric Frenzy: WOYWW 136Lunch Lady Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636079950656858885noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-77299395116642345712012-01-16T15:52:35.623+00:002012-01-16T15:52:35.623+00:00Wow all those fabrics for bunting looks gorgeous. ...Wow all those fabrics for bunting looks gorgeous. I understand about the shoes, sometimes it's so hard to try and give something up from the past and I'm sure that someone who couldn't afford an expensive pair of shoes, but able to buy from the charity will love them dearly. Sometimes I have to explain to my kids, that money doesn't grow on trees and that it's important to look after things, when I was on my own with my kids were young, I realied on these charity shops to help with clothes and furniture, and my kids were so well dressed for pennies. I still try and go in sometimes and buy bits to support them they are brilliant. Kezzy xKezzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282325796163580792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-41313986386807847132012-01-16T11:27:22.270+00:002012-01-16T11:27:22.270+00:00Hi Jan,
thanks for dropping by my blog. I'm re...Hi Jan,<br />thanks for dropping by my blog. I'm really pleased that you have followed my Wrap Up A Child page. I am doing it all again this year :)<br />I started out with a group of knitters 2 years ago and we knit anything, hats and scarves for all ages, baby clothes up to items for teens (longer scarves, wrist warmers, beanie hats etc) but my group has dwindled somewhat. We beg borrow and steal (well not quite) wool from all over, Freecycle is good and I buy wool in places like Aldi when they have offers on. It means that people are more prepared to knit for me as I can provide the wool and buttons. All finished items go to the Kids Company, if you Google it you can see what work they do with undepriviledged kids. Some of the stories we here are heartbreaking...kids being abused or running away from home with nothing. There was a story (and please don't publish this) about twins born the year before last. A social worker went to check on them and found them wrapped in tea towels and being guarded by an alsatian dog. The parents, both smack addicts, were found in the pub at the bottom of the road. It's stories like this which makes me not give up on them. The Kids Co never turn a child away. I try to send them a parcel at least every other month.<br /><br />Please feel free to knit whatever you like and you can either send it to me and I'll put it in with our parcels or you can send it directly to the Kids Co. If you want me to send you some wool and buttons then please just let me know.<br /><br />I shall be returning to your blog frequently from now on and again, many thanks for getting in touch.<br />Sorry it's such a long ramble.<br />Take care<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02107739139572930697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-46535483070324702132012-01-15T15:37:24.480+00:002012-01-15T15:37:24.480+00:00Love your new blog background. You gave your shoe...Love your new blog background. You gave your shoes away. I nearly shed a tear. But good for you I'm sure someone will love them. We had union jack bunting for Christmas - loved it xfamfahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233795291617857124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-5363718205019770032012-01-14T19:07:48.820+00:002012-01-14T19:07:48.820+00:00I absolutely adore your blog. I dropped by at just...I absolutely adore your blog. I dropped by at just after 6pm on my WOYWW rounds and it is now 7.05.<br /><br />I will be back though<br />Jackie #113Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02107739139572930697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-63466226717441217132012-01-14T12:03:01.312+00:002012-01-14T12:03:01.312+00:00I love the bunting, it looks great. It certainly s...I love the bunting, it looks great. It certainly sounds like you are having a busy, but fun time :)<br /><br />Thanks for popping by and although a little late this week, I hope you had a great WOYWW and have a fab weekend, Karen xxKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290780964747277192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-81795892611474659492012-01-13T21:53:20.642+00:002012-01-13T21:53:20.642+00:00Bravo to you for giving all that stuff to a good c...Bravo to you for giving all that stuff to a good cause. Especially the shoes! I KNOW, I just know they'll go to a good home and be loved for at least another 20 years!bohemiannie! arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323742149467254627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-16926288623107682242012-01-13T14:42:36.912+00:002012-01-13T14:42:36.912+00:00I think it is great to support the homeless throug...I think it is great to support the homeless through the Salvation Army - good for you.<br />As for the demi-johns, not a clue - used to do wine years ago and elderflower was my favourite but picking those flower heads off was a nightmare.<br />Love your bunting, bet you sell loads this year with the Olympics etc.<br />Thanks for sharing and for commenting on my blog - Hugs, Neet xxNeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279125547309537517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-22383615660622897702012-01-13T12:01:57.836+00:002012-01-13T12:01:57.836+00:00Sorting out can be so therapeutic, but I often get...Sorting out can be so therapeutic, but I often get stuck remembering when I wore what, even if it doesn't fit any more!<br /><br />Great bunting!<br /><br />Thanks for the lovely comments on my blog. Hugs <br /><br />Debs xxDebs Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134725182120057815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-35687343455003595912012-01-13T00:57:47.114+00:002012-01-13T00:57:47.114+00:00Good to have a sort out every now and then. Love y...Good to have a sort out every now and then. Love your bunting - thanks for the peep at your workspace(<a href="http://craftyhazelnut.blogspot.com/2012/01/woyww-136.html" rel="nofollow">Hazel, WOYWW 67</a>) xHazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408142264632395495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-14280871322163680252012-01-12T21:52:10.231+00:002012-01-12T21:52:10.231+00:00Hi there - love the bunting. Well done on sorting ...Hi there - love the bunting. Well done on sorting out the wardrobes - need to do that job. There are things in there that I've had for years- need to be strong and clear them out. Anne xAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307995588444416450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-66401521045311364042012-01-12T21:49:17.166+00:002012-01-12T21:49:17.166+00:00Blimey, that huge jar would hold a few gallons of ...Blimey, that huge jar would hold a few gallons of sloe gin! How about trying the one where you crush up soft fruits, strawberries, raspberries etc, and add rum, I think it's traditionally made in something called a rumptof. <br />hugs<br />Enfys xxEnfyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14456234612221445196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-59709749260976416922012-01-12T20:31:56.687+00:002012-01-12T20:31:56.687+00:00Oh your post on my blog made me laugh, still at my...Oh your post on my blog made me laugh, still at my half hearted attempt to clean up my craft room.....one corner now clean and I have a floor! Brandy and chocolate required at regular intervals, LOL.....<br />Thanks for coming by again, crafty hugs, Erika.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874556508049407144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-39580161854950242872012-01-12T19:35:29.321+00:002012-01-12T19:35:29.321+00:00Good job on getting rid of unused stuff. It feels...Good job on getting rid of unused stuff. It feels good after it's done! <br /><br />Katie (159)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14351583992463275407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-79719765295589270402012-01-12T16:26:29.062+00:002012-01-12T16:26:29.062+00:00Can't wait to see your bunting finished! Soun...Can't wait to see your bunting finished! Sounds like you'll be quite busy over the next few weeks! I love to pack up old clothes and send them off to the Salvation Army too! I always feel good after I've done that, for many reasons. Great bottle! Can't offer any recipes without going to google first. My go to recipe finder...LOL! Ahhhh, a walk down memory lane! Wished you had shown the shoes!!! Thanks for the visit today, Happy WOYWWThe Crafty Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558967802577593412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-75482259332932185602012-01-12T14:46:15.363+00:002012-01-12T14:46:15.363+00:00Oh Jan Ron is just adorable love seeing him prowl ...Oh Jan Ron is just adorable love seeing him prowl around your bags. The buntings look terrific as usual. I used to have a wonderful recipe for Cranberry Liquor but I haven't made it in years. I'm going to take a look around my recipe stash and see if I can find it for you! Happy WOYWW #17 ~Robin Panzer Art Studio 33Robin Panzer Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17048929518208054181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-70073985383681176202012-01-12T11:49:14.555+00:002012-01-12T11:49:14.555+00:00Love your bunting. Blackberry Whiskey I would love...Love your bunting. Blackberry Whiskey I would love a go at that. I have just dropped off 3 bags at the charity shop. Someone will love your shoes. I wonder why I hang on to stuff sometimes.<br />Have a great weekend.<br />CarolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388293092807768779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-69782684215892211242012-01-12T07:51:15.426+00:002012-01-12T07:51:15.426+00:00Good luck with the bunting and perparing for the f...Good luck with the bunting and perparing for the fair, the only recipies I know involve booze, and its a bit late to think about, raspberry and strawberry vodka!!<br />I'm seeing how many I can get round this way.then when I have finished I'll come back again, that is if I can STOP reading all the posts first Happy WOYWW <br /><br />LOu Pl00pyscraftcreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358837196757919673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-66423477063456134632012-01-12T02:41:31.540+00:002012-01-12T02:41:31.540+00:00Hi LLJ, That's a great effort, three bags to g...Hi LLJ, That's a great effort, three bags to go! Would your brother like an easy salad dressing recipe (which keeps for ages)? 2/3 extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 balsamic vinegar, a little grainy mustard and a little honey (quantities to taste). I keep it in a jar and just keep topping up when it gets low. Shake well before using. Lovely on any sort of salad.RosAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299065039358571096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-493744442167467782012-01-12T02:36:37.738+00:002012-01-12T02:36:37.738+00:00I just figured out that what a bunting is! I thoug...I just figured out that what a bunting is! I thought you should wrap a baby in it. :>)<br />I love those kilner bottles. You'l think of something to do with them.<br />Glad you were able to give up the shoes. Someone will love them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04040859492667403806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-43371224094525961772012-01-12T00:36:24.715+00:002012-01-12T00:36:24.715+00:00Love your bunting. I am an ex pommie (now Austral...Love your bunting. I am an ex pommie (now Australian) but I still love that Union Jack!<br /><br />Thanks for the comment on your cherry pip spitting prowess, just loved it.<br /><br />Von #19VonnyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291487117518421755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-43914610710537143812012-01-11T23:39:43.685+00:002012-01-11T23:39:43.685+00:00The story of the shoes struck a chord ... I have s...The story of the shoes struck a chord ... I have shoes lingering in my wardrobe, beautiful shoes and totally unwearable. I also have fond memories of a pair of cyclamen pink, leather, Italian designer shoes that just sung to me ... I saw them in the shop window and it was love at first sight ... lusted after them every day for months ... until the sale when I broke down and bought them. I wore them to my daughter's wedding and then never again. But they live on in my memory as the most beautiful shoes I've ever owned. Thanks for sharing. Elizabeth x #96Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762785911026167332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-7753067151212045592012-01-11T23:27:17.268+00:002012-01-11T23:27:17.268+00:00A great display of bunting there. Which reminds me...A great display of bunting there. Which reminds me that I have some material in a cupboard waiting to be made into bunting !<br /><br />Marilynminnie_machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00928699055867894049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-50938453135331367412012-01-11T22:58:14.991+00:002012-01-11T22:58:14.991+00:00Jan I think we all hang onto something thinking we...Jan I think we all hang onto something thinking we'll get back into it...I have managed to narrow it to about 4 items over the years and I just can't bear to part with what is left. <br />Love all your bunting it is looking very productive. <br />As for the bottles how about some yummy chilli olive oil or herb oils? <br />Thanks for sharing, <br />Erika.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874556508049407144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-15108177790079553012012-01-11T22:45:42.233+00:002012-01-11T22:45:42.233+00:00Those bottles are gorgeous! Doesn't it always ...Those bottles are gorgeous! Doesn't it always feel so nice to give away a big bundle of clothes and such and have all that free room?<br /><br />Happy WOYWW! Katie #10<br /><br />PS. Love the background on your blog :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366827008721972734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930416465746558041.post-61734290422759641652012-01-11T22:20:49.088+00:002012-01-11T22:20:49.088+00:00It's the clearing out time of year, I've g...It's the clearing out time of year, I've got a bag to go out on Monday. DD is growing so fast at the minute she's had to have a whole new wardrobe over Christmas so all the small things have been packed up and some of mine too!! <br />Those shoes sound amazing. I have some gorgeous boots with killer heels that have been worn once and probably won't be again but I love getting them out and trying them on-yes I know very sad. The days of killer heels are long gone!!<br />Your bunting looks gorgeous and I bet will sell like hot cakes especially this year.<br />I'm back to the stuffed hearts with an order for some more this week so thanks again for the inspiration for those, I owe you one!!<br />Happy WOYWW<br />Hugs Lisaxlisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533979776735822901noreply@blogger.com