BLOGGING

Now that the weather has turned misty and damp - at least here in South London it is - perhaps I should turn to blogging more!

Looking round other blogs becomes addictive and puts me off writing. So many have brilliant pictures and other people's lives seem far more interesting than my own. I suddenly find that I follow people all over the country, few of which seem to be interested in industrial history, my special interest. However a long dormant interst in crafts has emerged.

I only meant to finish off my oddments of yarn BUT when I looked I found sooo many that I have finished a pair of knitted socks, two crochet wraps, a crochet bag and am about to finish a knitted cardigan in one piece!

So I am spending 'free' time watching TV AND making something useful and free. I had not realised that the internet would be such a source of retro and modern designs. I collected all my family knitting patterns and books when my children were small but now find that its quicker and easier online. Check out here https://www.ravelry.com

I was recommended to Ravelry by Lucy at Attic 24 whose fab colourful crochet has really inspired me to pick up my hooks again. I have been collecting hooks and needles again and really appreciate using an old pair of steel needles rather than plastic, something that would never have occured to me before.

Talking of colourful, I stumbled on lovely Lupin's site, , over a year ago, and although I would never work in felt, I love watching to see how her following and business have mushroomed.

And then there are the retro collectors sites. How come I never find such fabulous things at boot fairs as Vintage at the Corner House or Wendy at Ticking Stripes


I have been enlarging my Hornsea collection. I have been trying to get examples all all sorts of designs and also examples of salt and pepper and vinegar jars. I had to buy a new example yesterday, at inflated charity shop prices too!

So the only thing left to mention is the lack of pictures. Although I have a lovely camera. I rarely take pictures of my collections or craft work. Perhaps that should be my autumn resolution, blog more often and get the camera out more often to take pictures other than views and architecture!