After having the boiler serviced yesterday I succumbed and turned the heating thermostat up a tincy wincy bit this morning. I hate going into a cold bathroom first thing in the morning and love warm soft towels to wrap myself in after a shower. Shhhh don't tell the OH !
It was dark soon after half seven this evening and I've found myself curling up in the chair with a blankie, bag of yarn and my crochet hooks most evenings this week (plus the odd bar of Bourneville's finest). Tonight I have Little Miss Chatterbox by my side (AKA Ellie) who is on sleepover with her brother who is asleep thankfully.
So what have I been doing with my hooks???
A ripple throw and hexagon patch cushion cover - both were languishing in a bag waiting to be finished and Little Miss C has claimed the throw already.
Another round cushion cover in a slightly different pattern to the usual and a knitted cable cushion cover
and this is the start of another cushion cover in a crochet bobble pattern
and some hand warmers which should come in useful over the coming months .... I think they are a terrific idea and perfect for bargain hunting because I won't have to keep taking my gloves on and off to inspect goods and find my purse.
Which brings me nicely on to today's bargain ........
I spotted this on the flea market last week but the seller had a £20 price tag on it and being the skinflint that I am I wasn't prepared to spend that much especially as I had already purchased the toy tea set. So I sighed and walked on. You can imagine my excitement this morning when I saw it was still there and this time the price tag said £12 .... I offered a tenner and the rest is history! The enamel top is in very good condition and it stands on a heavy metal folding stand ..... I think the whole of Hertfordshire must have heard me clattering Jack's buggy over the cobbles with this on the top.
Now I have a dilemma .... do I take it to the Vintage Fair or do I keep it??? The jury is still out on that one.
Wow you have been busy! Let's hope you won't be needing your hand warmers just yet, although I have had the heating on(a bit)!
ReplyDeleteOh I bought one of those a few years ago, cept it was white. I was never sure what it was meant for, various suggestions were baby bath and a bidet/douche thingie. (The mind boggles!!) I sold it on eventually. xx
ReplyDeleteI was thinking it was a dolly bath but just googled and found something similar ... 1900s French bidet although this one must have been for a midget LOL .... don't like to think of someone washing their bits in it ... eek!
ReplyDeleteI lit a fire the other evening. Nothing worse than being cold! You have been rather busy with the hook and kneedles, smoke must have been coming off them! ;O) Fascinating buy, your dolly bath/bidet..............
ReplyDeleteTightwad that I am, I'm still not putting the heating on lol. Love all your crochet work, especially the throw: gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteI bet you plan on taking your bidet to the Vintage Fair now you've found out its for bits washing!!
Shirl x
I love the round cushion, my you have been busy. The thought of putting the heating on is already making my eyes water!
ReplyDeleteJak x