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 Topic: I can't draft fast enough . . . :S |
dotty
Replies: 9
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 Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Tue Nov 15, 11 9:43 pm Subject: I can't draft fast enough . . . :S |
| Very interested in this topic as I have an Ashford Spinning Wheel. Not used often these days, but I will take on board this VERY useful advice. |
| Topic: Knitting Sizes |
dotty
Replies: 2
Views: 1906
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Sat Sep 17, 11 10:02 pm Subject: Knitting Sizes |
Want a bit of advice re- knitting sizes.
In the past I have knitted a few woolies for myself, but they always seem the wrong fit. The pattern says either 36-38, 40-42, as per normal patterns. The s ... |
| Topic: What are you all knitting? |
dotty
Replies: 67
Views: 36232
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Tue Aug 09, 11 1:20 pm Subject: What are you all knitting? |
That jacket is beautiful ninat. Very delicate.
Just wondering if there is anyone out there who has a pattern for very simple Welly socks!
I find using 4 needles a bit 'iffy', so the pattern really ... |
| Topic: patchwork |
dotty
Replies: 90
Views: 68962
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Tue Dec 14, 10 10:41 pm Subject: patchwork |
| Love Patchwork, just wish I COULD do it! |
| Topic: Fingerless mitts. |
dotty
Replies: 21
Views: 12780
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Tue Nov 16, 10 10:48 pm Subject: Gill |
Help, can't find the pattern for the fingerless gloves. Could you possibly point me in the right direction? They are lovely  Gill |
| Topic: Shut out, but back now! |
dotty
Replies: 11
Views: 5458
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Forum: Welcome Posted: Thu Sep 23, 10 8:55 pm Subject: Shut out, but back now! |
| Same here Liz. Where abouts are you in Ireland? |
| Topic: Apple season |
dotty
Replies: 15
Views: 9059
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Mon Sep 13, 10 3:02 pm Subject: Apple season |
| Anybody got a simple recipe for making Cider. We have loads of apples mainly cooking ones, but a few eating apples too. Thanks. |
| Topic: Carrot Wine |
dotty
Replies: 2
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Mon Jan 18, 10 10:16 am Subject: Carrot Wine |
I have bought a few bags of Carrots that were reduced. I immediately thought of Carrot Wine.
But all the recipes I have use Grape Juice Concentrate.
What could I use instead?
I also have some El ... |
| Topic: Lemon & lime marmalade |
dotty
Replies: 38
Views: 20890
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Tue Dec 22, 09 8:53 pm Subject: Lemon & lime marmalade |
| When I used to sell at the Markets here in the West of Ireland, Lemon and Lime Marmalade was a big seller. It is very simple to make, but very fiddily, with cutting the pith and rind etc, very thin. ... |
| Topic: Pussy Willow - Xmas wreath-making |
dotty
Replies: 46
Views: 33314
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Tue Dec 22, 09 8:48 pm Subject: Pussy Willow - Xmas wreath-making |
| Lovely pics. So fresh and natural. Still can't believe Christmas in this Friday! |
| Topic: Saving on your water bill |
dotty
Replies: 11
Views: 140510
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Forum: Authors Corner Posted: Sun Aug 09, 09 10:31 pm Subject: Saving on your water bill |
| Here in the West of Ireland, we are just charged with what water we use through the tap. We are allowed 1,200 gallons per year for 100 Euros, then charged extra for the rest. It is a veritable minef ... |
| Topic: Flatbread - what sort am I making? |
dotty
Replies: 13
Views: 4967
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Mon Jul 06, 09 4:12 pm Subject: Flatbread - what sort am I making? |
| I make my own Naan breads. Very tasty too. If anyone would like the recipe, let me know. Hope that helps Midland Spinner |
| Topic: Is it really worth making? |
dotty
Replies: 18
Views: 8323
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Wed Jun 24, 09 9:37 pm Subject: Is it really worth making? |
| I was thinking about PeaPod wine yesterday as I was picking some peas. A little unsure what to do. I hate wasting anything, so probably will make a demi-john or so of it. GILL |
| Topic: Hello from Co. Mayo |
dotty
Replies: 14
Views: 7117
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Forum: Welcome Posted: Sun Apr 26, 09 11:04 pm Subject: Hello from Co. Mayo |
| The Plodders are certainly PLODDING. GILL |
| Topic: Strawberry flowers! |
dotty
Replies: 9
Views: 5299
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Wed Apr 22, 09 2:26 pm Subject: Strawberry flowers! |
| All our fruit trees seemed to have burst into blossom these last two weeks. Also Strawberries have had flowers on for a ggod while. But I have planted them in the tunnel. Outside I found the birds ... |
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