Laundry Day

sarah london — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:35:39 +0000

Monday is laundry day at my place.

The washing machine is humming away and clean clothes are continually circulating in the dryer.

Freshly cleaned clothes are folded and sorted. Undies, bras and socks are deposited in chest of drawers, the remaining items that require ironing are placed in the ironing basket.

Beds are made with freshly laundered sheets. Pillows are plumped and duvets are aired in the sunshine.

The linen cupboard and the third drawer down are re-stocked with sweet smelling linen.

Bliss!

I sort the dirty laundry into piles as above. I personally find it easier to compact and departmentalize each person’s clothing etc.

If any garment’s require dry cleaning, I immediately place the items into the boot of my car, awaiting Errand Day!

Once all the washing is done it’s time for cleaning.

Here’s my cleaning checklist!

I’ve found that maintenance is the key word when it comes to ‘housework’.

It’s simply not productive to let it all build up! Do you agree?

Regular cleaning and maintenance, keeps everything running smoothly.

I know many of my readers have newborns, toddlers etc and this schedule simply won’t suit at this current phase of your life. My children are aged 13, 19 and 22 so this is what’s working for me currently.

Rewind 10 years ago, I was washing every. single. day!

My laundry, presently, is painted in plain jane, Hog Bristle! It’s time for a change, any recommendations?

Meal Planning Monday

sarah london — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:13:54 +0000

Wool-Eater Motif CAL: Week 6 & 7 & 8

sarah london — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:31:37 +0000

More motifs completed and joined-as-I-go!

I’ve also weaved all ends in thus far whilst watching House Rules.

I’ve been floating around our Flickr group this morning . . . I’m loving the effect of the variegated yarn Kelli has chosen to join her motifs with, take a peek here! Beautiful!

Wool-Eater Motif CAL: Week 3 & 4 & 5

sarah london — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:18:05 +0000

I’m playing catch up with this post . . . here’s week 3, 4 and 5!

If you’re following me on Instagram then you would have seen each set of 3 motifs each week. Yes, I’ve finally embraced Insta!

Take a peek and feel free to follow, here, I look forward to following you back!

I’ve been joining each set as I go . . . it’s starting to take shape!

Wool-Eater Motif CAL :: Week 2

sarah london — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:44:22 +0000

I’ve worked another 3 motifs! I’m a bit ‘iffy’ on incorporating the deep navy . . . but I’m loving navy at the moment, so that motif will be included!

With a few motifs made, it’s now time to begin joining!

Select your first motif and complete in pattern formation with your chosen ‘joining’ colour. I’ve opted for a fluoro yellow.

Next, select your second motif and work in pattern formation as shown in photo below (work 6 dtr in corner) . . .

Insert hook directly in the centre of the 12 dtr corner of first motif.

(Sl st, ch 1, work 6 dtr into corner of second motif) . . .

Corner completed as pictured below.

Continue working in pattern formation,

(work 4 dtr, sl st into centre of the 8 dtr of first motif, ch 1, work 4 dtr into second motif) . . .

One side ‘join’ completed as shown below.

Continue joining as before. Once corner has been joined work in normal pattern formation for remainder of motif.

I decided on a rectangular blanket and will make it with 5 motifs across by 7 down I’m thinking.

A total of 6 motifs joined thus far!

Pop over to our group and share your progress!