Winners

I asked Biker Ted for two numbers and he came up with 22 and 35 so checking my list ( and realising that Ted had sneaked his own name in) we have two winners.

Carolyn of Love Stitching Red

Clare of Thread of Loveliness

Well done both of you, I will be contacting you for your addresses and goody bags will be dispatched on Saturday.

Also a big thank you to everyone who has commented on my blog over the last few weeks, I really do appreciate your encouragement.

Edited to answer the Question, what is a Skye Winder, also known as a Whirligig and believed by some to have been the first toy made. Older readers may remember using a large button rather than a wooden disc

Whirligig

1. This toy can be made in minutes and can entertain children for hours. You'll need a large button or wooden disk with two holes drilled in the center. You'll also need some thin string. Thread the string in through one of the holes and back out through the other. Tie the ends of the string together to create a loop with the button in the middle. Loop your index fingers through the ends of the string and swing the button in circles to wind the string up. When the string and button are wound up, pull your fingers gently apart. The string will unwind quickly and cause the button to whirl and buzz. By gently moving your hands back and forth, the whirligig will spin as long or hard as you wish.

Monster Giveaway!!!

Yes,I'm giving away two monsters:-)

both monsters ( as yet nameless) come complete with a small handmade gift from the Toy Museum on the Isle of Skye.

Monster no 1 comes with a Skye Winder toy


Monster No 2 comes with a set of fivestones recycled from a whisky barrel.

all comments since the beginning of the holiday photos will be entered along with any further comments posted in the next week.

We have been regular visitors to the museum in the past and were happy to see it open again in spite of a devastating fire a few years ago. If you are ever on Skye, we would recommend that you stop off and have a play with the toys.

I'm off to batten down the hatches, make a hot toddy and try to get rid of the cold that's had me laid low for the last few days. The radio is on BBC7 with reruns of old comedy programmes and the spinning wheel has been oiled and tweaked so hopefully I can sit and have a play with it. I've never tried a double drive wheel before and suspect it may take a while to set it up how I like it.

Enjoy what's left of the weekend :-)


Later.. had a quick count up and 33 wonderful people are already entered to win a monster although that does include Biker Ted who has me a bit concerned at the moment - check out his latest post that seems to include bells and hankies and dancing!!

Another Island

This time Iona



Remember there will be a small giveaway at the end of the holiday photos, just a couple of items from our favourite museum on the Isle of Skye.

STOP NEWS!!Giveaway present Hijacked!!

During the week I was lucky enough to win Hippopips giveaway, a beautiful scarf so I eagerly awaiting its arrival. It seems that someone else was also watching the post and once he spotted the blue ribbon tying up the parcel, that was it......gone!!! here is the evidence......

its seems that he also had an accomplice!!
Thanks for the beautiful scarf, wonderful texture.





Quick update on the house, we have heating, hot water and newly decorated hallway!! just waiting for the new carpet now thank goodness.

Also, I went to the local Weavers Spinners and Dyers Guild meeting today and a lovely lady named Dee helped me with my first go at spinning on a wheel. I think I must have been grining all afternoon, great fun and my mind is now full of ideas for yarns. Yes, I am now saving for a wheel and would like to thank everyone for making me so welcome.

Lily and a giveaway (not mine)

Hi, two things to tell today.

Firstly, Biker Ted says he is having a GIVEAWAY!! so if you husbands/partners/sons are into motorbikes and fancy an insight to biking in Europe, check out this post.

Ok, I'm safe from complaints from the small furry one for a while now and I'm ignoring his comments about being him being trapped in my workroom for a few days.

This is Lily who has now found a new home in Wales with Gina.



Felted mohair and silk, stitched with raw silk thread.

I'm afraid the photo doesn't do her justice!

the big Giveaway draw

I invited Biker Ted to make the draw, sort of forgot that he has problems bending his arms so he improvised with some sellotape !!

The winner was Lise, many thanks to everyone who took part.

What If? lace experiment continues

now adding silk embroidery threads.

Remember my giveaway here, even Biker Ted has been adding his comment ( no he can't win, that would be cheating, oh yes it would!!)

Belated 100,200,300 post GIVEAWAY

As promised, here is my much delayed giveaway, I am giving away the lace bookmark ( now completed) together with a goody bag to the first name drawn out of the hat in two weeks time. All comments on my blog between now and then will enter the draw and the winner be picked by special guest blogger Biker Ted.

First here is the completed lace.


If you've not seen bobbin lace being made, visit here for a demo.

The winner will also get this pile of goodies to play with :-)
so why not drop a comment on below, I would love to hear from you.

It seemed like a good idea at the time !!

Great idea, have a giveaway, hand made bobbin lace book mark! Yes!!!!............err maybe slightly damaged handmade bobbin lace bookmark.
Moving the pillow, I trapped one of the bobbins, didn't realise until the thread snapped. So I now have the option of replacing the thread or giving up on this piece. grrrrr.


Anyway, the idea is to have a giveaway next month to celebrate 16 month blogging and 315 ish posts so watch this space.
Hope you all had a great weekend.