My favourite t.shirts this summer have been my M&S light turquoise and limey green ones, and a deep fuschia pink vest. So I have decided to make a waistcoat to wear over them for a bit of added warmth. I've started the stripey rib and plan to do wide bands of stripes for the main part in lime and turquoise with thinner stripes of the pinks and ( Read more... )

Received the new Rowan Magazine (#40) today. I like a lot of the patterns in the "Kindred Spirit" section. I love pattern and rustic type knitwear - a lot of it reminds me of Susan Duckworth from the 70s, and knits in general from the 70s - legwarmers, mittens, waistcoats, short cable cardis, wraparound cardis and mixed with prints like tartan and ( Read more... )

The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger

I've read about two thirds and I don't want this book to end. It's beautifully written, lovely characters and a really interesting story and concept.


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I love, love, love Paul Morley - what a class guest on BBLB. He supports Ash! At last someone who isn't toeing the Endemol line about Glyn's "journey" and the usual drivel that the guests come out with. The look of surprise on Dermot's face was a treat to see!!!! HAHA!

I'm hoping Mikey will go this week, pleeeeeeeze.

Barbara Trapido - Brother of the More Famous Jack.
I've read this several times and still really enjoy it.


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I started this 10 days ago - and......um.....damn...it's so boring!! LOL


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I adore this little doll so much, to the point where I might sell all the rest of my 1/6 scale dolls (excluding Blythe and Sindy).

More pictures on Flickr - just click the pic.


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P&B pattern #344 - scanned advert from Vogue magazine April 1956


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