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An autumnal feel to the evening this week, as the nights start drawing in. It was soon dark outside, whilst inside was bright, cheery and lots of fun. (As always!)

Present tonight was myself, Lynn, Marion, Sue, Marilyn, Margaret, Sheila and Pauline. Jean joined us at the beginning of the evening, but made her apologies as she needed to return home having received bad news. We are all thinking of you Jean. (((((((( ))))))))

No cake tonight but plenty of biscuits

We missed Molly and Chrissy, along with Julie who was feeling unwell. Hope you are feeling better today Julie.

Hopefully we'll soon get to meet Chris from Andover, Sally and also Sue Andrews who I know has some knitting to donate via Molly. It would be great to meet you all.

Some lovely donations again this evening, every week I continue to be amazed by the hard work, and dedication, not to mention the skill of all our lovely ladies.

Jean brought along some delightful face clothes she had knitted (pictures to follow - a la Lynn) and a beautiful baby blanket her sister knitted... supposedly a novice knitter, but i dont think so. Thank you both.

Lynn had knitted some lovely hat and scarf sets, as well as some other hats and a cute cardi. Thank you Lynn

Sue has finished her cuddly snowflake blanket, which is so snuggly and I love it. Thank you Sue

Marilyn knitted a lovely jumper and blanket, which are just fab! Thank you Marilyn.

Margaret came along laden with goodies... I'm sure she must have a team knitting for her This week we had knitted squares for another of Marions blankets, 2 matinee Jackets, 3 hats, 6 prem baby hats and 2 baby blankets, one of which was a beautiful sunshine yellow, just the ticket as the weather deteriorates. Thank you Margaret.

Marion has been busy sewing up knitted squares into a fab blanket and also sewing on buttons galore! Thank you Marion.

Sheila has been busy sock making, and had 3 pairs this week, and also kindly donated some pens fopr the shoeboxes. Thank you Sheila.

Pauline, like Margaret, I think must have a team of knitters too... this week we had a fabulous selection of toys, finger puppets, and also bags for the local Hospice. I have to admit, I did lose track of everything Pauline brought along, as there was so much, but you will get to see the pictures showing all her excellent creations. Thank you Pauline.

My friend and work colleague, Sheelagh, is kindly knitting away for us, though doesn't come to the meetings, and sent along 2 prem baby cardis. Thank you Sheelagh.

Nothing from me this week, as I am continuing with my interwoven blanket, like the ones Heather in Carrickfergus does so beautifully. I hope mine turns out half as nice.... nearly finished the 'frame' just the strips now. I haven't had a lot of time, what with starting a new job, and trying to finish 'The Baby Blanket' for my new niece who is due to arrive very soon.... just 12 more rows and a huge border.... I'm getting there.

Well, what more can I say. We're settling into our new room, and new routines, and its great to be a part of such a lovely group. Looking forward to the next week already. Thanks Ladies, you make it a pleasure.

Here are the photos of Weds donations starting with a table of Pauline's toys (complete with giraffe) and some very fun finger puppets.


Next a zimmer bag on the right and a wheelchair bag on the left and in the front is a 'bag in a bag' which Pauline thought would be useful and she has patiently sewed on little bits of velcro to seal them. My OH has purchased some key ring clips from Ebay to add to them so they can be clipped onto a handbag for convenience. There were several of all three kinds of bags not just the ones in the photo, do you sleep Pauline?



Then we have a photo of three pairs of socks knitted by Sheila along with some pens for the shoeboxes and two little cardigans that Abi's friend sent along.



Margaret made these pretty cardigans, blankets and hats - love the bright yellow blanket, it is so sunny.


Marilyn had made the blanket on the left and the jumper, Sue the one on the right - very cosy all three.

Jeanie had made three face cloths and her sister Penny had knitted this beautiful blanket. Apologies for the sepia look!

Lastly my offerings along with the blanket squares sewn up by Marion

Thanks Lynn for your great pictures.
I hope you have a lovely holiday.
xx

Sensational work from you Portsmouth girls! Where does Pauline find her toy patterns? I must have a giraffe!!!!!! Thinking of Jean and hoping all turns out well for her. Enjoy your jollies, Lynn.
Love Mad Maureen X

Hi, Pauline never sleeps for more than 2 hours at a time! You should see her craft room, stacked high with all sorts, toy patterns are years old - can't throw them away though! (never know when you might need them ehh!) Looking to meeting you all soon. Sally

Wonderful work, yet again ladies. We should be keeping a lot of folk warm and happy this coming winter.
Dot

Lovely work ladies, as always. Especially love the toy's

Wendy x

Hello everyone at the Portsmouth groupl! the pictures are lovely - some really wonderful items there. I have lots of knitted bits that Molly has promised to bring to the next meeting for me - such a kind lady is Molly. well done ladies!
sue A

Wonderful work ladies. Just love the toys, must be going back to my childhood days. Tortoise is just lovely as are the others too.

Well done all, everything is beautiful.

Mag x

Thanks Sally for giving away all my secrets! That's daughters for you!
Sally too has a 'stock' hidden in her wardrobe!
I am so pleased that my toys are liked - I hope they will give children somewhere lots of pleasure. I think I must be going back to my childhood - making all the toys I never had.
Pauline

On Wednesday I was furtively looking round the room for smoke alarms. Watching the speed at which Pauline's crochet hook was going I was surprised there was no smoke

Puts us all to shame mother dear!! Still love you though Have started an all in one toddler jumper - not sure when you will get it though, hopefully half term eh. Sally x

Brilliant work girlies.

Love the toys.

Keep up the great work,

Cherryl xx

Hi Everyone

I'm back from my little trip away and glad to see you had a good meeting last week. I really missed the meeting but have enjoyed looking at the beautiful things everyone has produced as always. Such talented people you all are. Hope everything is okay with Jean.

Lookiing forward to next week.

Molly

Did you not see the turbo-charged engine on the bottom of my crochet hook, Mazzy? I'll let you have a go next week!!!
Pauline X