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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: 12 Days of Christmas – Overview 4 years, 5 months ago
For those that have read some of my previous Christmas blogs may suspect that I am a Bah Humbug. But this year I wanted to do something a little different, as we have recently become a blended family and we have the…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 100 – 104 4 years, 7 months ago
This is my last week of my lockdown diary. I thought that once the lockdown was over it would be the end of it. I had no idea that just over a year later we would still be in this pandemic. For those that have lost…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 93 – 99 4 years, 7 months ago
My lockdown diary is nearly at its end, just one more week to go. Reading this a year later I should have realized health wise I was not being careful.
Day 93: Trellis Layout, white perle thread.
Diary…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 86 – 92 4 years, 7 months ago
It is amazing how hindsight can give us perspective. As I read further into my diary entries I can see the weariness creep in.
Day 86: None down today.
Diary Entry: I did some much needed weeding today…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 79 – 85 4 years, 8 months ago
Had I known at the time of writing these diaries that we would have to endure further lockdowns, I might have kept the stitching up, I did consider it at one point. As it is, I would have struggled because my health…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 72 – 78 4 years, 8 months ago
Re-reading my diary posts and knowing what I know now, I can see how my energy levels are getting worse. I had no way of knowing how in a few months time I would be basically sleeping twenty four seven and be in much…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 65 – 71 4 years, 8 months ago
Continuing the diary catch up from last year, re reading it reminds me how things can change in the blink of an eye.
Day 65: Running stitch with variegated thread sewn in the round to resemble back…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 58 – 64 4 years, 8 months ago
Continuing with the posts of the final sections of my lockdown diary.
Day 58: Thorn Stitch, hand dyed cotton thread.
Diary Entry: A day of blah, low, tired, not sure really, just could not seem to find the…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 50 – 57 4 years, 8 months ago
A year has passed and I am continuing to play catch up with posting these blogs.
Day 50: Encroaching stem stitch. Four strand thread, two blue and two black.
Diary Entry: Not much to write about other than…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 43 – 49 4 years, 8 months ago
It has been over a year since I started this diary, due to ill health I never had chance to finish posting it up. I would still like to share it, so here we go.
Day 43: Today was a no stitch day.
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – It’s okay to be not okay. Part Two. 4 years, 8 months ago
Warning: this post discusses mental health, suicide and depression. Mental health should not be a taboo. It’s okay to not be okay.
Husband and I talked while I was there, and he realised that he ne…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – It’s okay to be not okay. Part one. 4 years, 8 months ago
Warning: this post discusses mental health, suicide and depression. Mental health should not be a taboo. It’s okay to not be okay.
I have not been okay for months now; both my mental and physical health went into a…
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It is ALWAYS ok not to be ok, but it is often hard to be so honest. Xx
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Took me a while to articulate that though.
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Oh Denise, you are so brave to write this, it must have been so difficult for you to put it to paper feeling the way that you were. I feel for you and the frustrations that you must have felt. My husband suffers with mental health and other medical issues so I see first hand how it affects people. I’m pleased that you are slowly finding the help that you need and that you have a friend that is there for you when you need space. I’m glad that you wrote this blog because it puts things into perspective for others, and I totally agree that it is ok to not be ok.
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Thank you. I was wary writing this as I wasn’t sure what people would think.
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Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, Use it or lose it – now more relevant than ever!! 4 years, 11 months ago
The long winter lockdown is over and retail has now been open for nearly three months. We are all happy that we can see our family and have a chatter over coffee with a friend. Unfortunately not everything is as…
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, CESAR MANRIQUE. – Artist 5 years, 3 months ago
Spaniard César Manrique was born 24 April 1919 in Arrecife, a village on the Canary Island of Lanzarote. Manrique was an artist, sculptor, architect and activist and, during the Spanish Civil War, he was a volunteer…
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That is really interesting and a lovely piece of work! An artist new to me, too.
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Sue Griffiths wrote a new post, Snowflakes: Christmas table runner and bunting 5 years, 6 months ago
After making a few snowflakes for the ‘fire and ice’ quilts we created and which are still available in the Project section, I became fascinated by their potential. They are beautiful, each individual, symmetric but…
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I agree with Carolyn. A blog on using the Scan N Cut for fabric would be verywelcome.
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Sue Griffiths wrote a new post, Flowers in my garden 5 years, 8 months ago
There is so much joy and delight in a flower garden. Gardeners work with nature to create an ever-changing display of beauty, and flowers are so beautiful and so transient. We want to celebrate them as they pass so…
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A lovely, clear explanation, especially of the chain piecing and pressing all in one!
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Wow another fabulous flower block love it
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Love it! FPP for me 🙂
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Flower Power 5 years, 8 months ago
Sick of Covid-19, I think we all are, I know I am too, time to look to the future and the pleasure of sewing.
I have been asked to add a block to a blog hop. Not fully sure what it entails so I am for the most…
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Another great way to enhance your skills
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Thank you, I enjoy learning and like sharing what I have learnt. Also if I have found any cheats too.
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well done 🙂
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Thank you
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This was fun to see how you made it. I love the flower on this block! x
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thank you
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 43 – 49 5 years, 10 months ago
Day 43: No stitches today. Diary Entry: It was a semi productive day with regard catching up on admin, but been crabby for most of it. It was strongly implied that I was not sewing fast enough, which in turn caused…
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Resilience; UKQU Mini Quilt 2020 Swap 5 years, 11 months ago
Something good had to come out of the spring Lockdown and the UKQU 2020 Mini Swap was, for me, one of the good things! I think we have all found our inner resilience during this challenging time and it has…
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You make it sound simple, but it is beautifully designed and superbly stitched.
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Thank you Maggie.
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Love this Ruth x
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, MAKING A FABRIC POSTCARD 5 years, 12 months ago
Although most of the Members of the UKQU, there are a few Newbies who may not have made a Fabric Postcard. So, I thought I would share my Birthday Card Postcard which I have made for my No 1 Grandson!
What you…
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What a super, clear example! I have never thought of using hessian.
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Thank you Margaret. Glad you found it useful. xx
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