There's a Federal Election just around the corner... and day after day the letterbox is filled with voting paraphernalia. It's horrendous to think about just how much money must be wasted on this paperwork. I'm sure that ours is not the only household where those forms all find their way directly to the recycle bin...
But underneath today's glut of political nonsense, there were some fun surprises...
First of all were the samples I ordered for my new roller blinds. It always fascinates me how many different shades of WHITE there can be! And I'm so excited to finally be ready to order new blinds. When we first looked through this house EIGHT YEARS AGO... I declared that the window furnishings were hideous, and we agreed that they would be the first thing to change when we bought the place. Oh well. We'll get there eventually!
The other fun arrival was this Crochet Calendar for 2014. It's one of those pattern-a-day ones, where each time you turn over for the next date, you find a new pattern.
But here's the really cool part...
My "Callipo the Very Naughty Monkey" pattern is inside.
And he won FIRST PRIZE...
So I also have a cheque for US$500.
Yipee!
Maybe I can buy those new blinds sooner than I thought...
Fantastic news Sharon!! You deserve it too and I know you have plenty to submit for the 2015 calendar. I have the 2011 one and love referring to it for little ideas. xoxo Oh and yes get those blinds lol
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is fantastic! I love your designs. Callipo is a fun monkey to make. I will have to look out for this calendar. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is soooooo awesome! I will buy the calendar just because you are in it. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteNow, for the blinds - we would call them roller shades here. I used to sell them! You will really like them. Get them with the bead chain to operate them, they will last much longer. Save those sample scraps (if you can)because you can weave or embroider over them. I never did that because I never had time for much crafting when I was working.
F A N T A S T I C news about the calendar!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting to your window coverings...
I remember moving in here thinking our kitchen would be the first thing we changed..... well that too took many many years but when it finally was completed it was so well worth the wait!!!
I love your blog! Have you ever crocheted with recycled jeans? I'm looking at a pattern for a rug.
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