Wool.

As I've started to get more into crochet and better at it. I'm finding myself carrying around more and more balls of wool. I've been on the lookout for a knitting bag, but everthing that I've come across is just blah. Aimed at old ladies, boring or just not what I want.

So, suggestions please...! Either bags themselves or patterns whichever. The only prerequistite is that I want to be able to sling it over my arm, so no short handles!

-Jemma

My Creative Space

Wow, it's been a while. But here we are. I'm working on this crochet ripple throw for the new house when we buy a nice couch (Not the hand me downs we've always had). I'm imagining the couch to be a charcoaly grey colour. So hopefully this goes well.

Also a new toy. It's a flip camera, so watch this space for some funny puppy videos once I work out how to use it!

Check out all the other players at Kootoyoo as always.

- Jemma

32. Donate blood for the first time.

Look what I did on Monday!

It was much less scary than I thought it was going to be. And none of the problems I was worried about happened (my iron being too low, travel, being rejected because of my back operation).

It all went very smoothly I think. I won't lie, it did hurt but it was nothing that I couldn't handle and it's all over fairly quickly. So no big deal.

One tip, don't get cocky about how well you're doing. Then don't only sit down for a few minutes after instead of the recommended 15. You will nearly faint and then have to lie down on the couch for 30 minutes in front of everyone and look like a huge dork.... That was pretty embarrassing.

So make sure you go to www.donateblood.com and make an appointment! It's really easy and you get free chocolate milk and cookies after. There is no downside.

- Jemma

Winner.

Now, before I go ahead and tell you who's won the adorable Artemer. I'd first like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came and looked at the blog and entered to competition. It was very nice to see all of the new people, look at your blogs and say hi! It's all been a little bit humbling really.

And I have to say thanks to Amy. I liked her enough beforehand, but now with all of the niceness she's shown me on top of everything, it's become a full blown girl crush (which my sister shares).

So pretty much, thank you to everyone!

Now the good stuff (with drum roll) the winner is.....

Comment 122 - Jeanette from Keep Me In Stitches!

Jeanette is very lucky, she entered on the last day and was the third last commenter! Maybe you should go check out her lovely blog and have some of her luck rub off on you?

I hope everyone has had as much fun as me this Blogtober, and I hope to see you all around here more!

-Jemma

Look what I got today! - Day 28

I haven't had much chance to have a good look yet. But it's very promising. There's very cute dresses that I was surprised about and I'm planning to make.

Have you got yours yet?

-Jemma

**Edited to actually add the photo, blogging from my iPhone still has hiccups apparently**

Test

Testing blogging from my phone.

Look who's here! - Day 27

Artamer has arrived safely, you'll be happy to know. I carefully unwrapped him for a quick cuddle and a few photos while the sun was still out.

Let me tell you, he's just as handsome in person and more squishy that you've even imagined.

If you haven't already entered the giveaway. Make sure you don't miss out! There's only 4 more days to enter and the competition is stiff.

But hey, even if you don't win I'm sure Artamer has some pretty brothers and sisters that you could have for your own. Maybe go look at Amy's shop and while you're there look at her amazing fabric. (Which is always speedily delivered)

Happy blogging!

-Jemma

101 Things - Day 27

Wow, I don't think flattered is a big enough word to cover it. So I'll just say hello and welcome to everyone that's been sent over here from Amy's place!

On a sadder note. I've missed 2 days of Blogtoberfest, so I guess I'm not crossing number 27 off my list this month. Fingers crossed for next month though....

While I have you all here I'm looking for help with number 64. Read 10 books that people have recommended for me.

So, suggest away please? I'll read pretty much anything, but for this excercise let's at least make sure they're novels ok?

(And for anyone that's come here in the last few days and has said they're wanting to make a 101 in 1001 list, please, please, please let me know. I can't wait to read them!)

-Jemma

Oh no - Day 24

We appear to have use our whole 160gb internet limit for the month (don't ask).

I'll try and get through the last few days of Blogtober at work..... Fingers crossed!

-Jemma

Spring Racing - Day 23

Found Here

I made a facinator today to wear to cup day. But I left it too late to take a photo, and now it's too dark. This one's prettier anyway. Too bad it would clash horribly with my hair...

-Jemma