2023 - week 30 - July 23 - July 29

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 And just like that I have heaps of finished things to show you, and Im pleased about that as last week was all about progress (or lack there of)

Firstly I finished a sock! This one has been my travel knitting project (yes I always have something on hand to work on if Im to be a passenger in the car while Gary is driving - Im sure that doesn't surprise you and its amazing the amount I get done!) The pattern is called stack of books and the yarn is from stray cats yarns in the colour way maisie. Im actually pretty impressed how well i matched up the stripes in the pair. 




Next was the - ta da!!!! - cross stitch project that I have spent literally hours and hours on and at times I almost gave up but Im glad I didnt and I really like it!  Its currently at the framers getting framed as I think its just a bit special





And thirdly (yep 3 finishes on the craft front this week) I finished this hat - now green is not a colour I like but a friend sent me this and I liked it!  The hat will be super warm as the brim has three layers to keep your ears warm.  Pattern is Boston streets and the yarn is Malabrigo Rios








So a pretty productive week on the craft front! As for reading again great success! 
Firstly I finished book 2 of the nomad series - sanctuarywhich continues the tribulations after earth has been affected by a black hole cluster called nomad.  Often series of books deteriorate after book 1 but this one still has me hooked and Im almost finished the 3rd book in the series - for me this is a 5 star read PS this was an audio read/listen 


And last but not least - I finished read the physical book of Legends and Lattes what a great light read - story of an orc who starts up a coffee shop in a town after retiring from physical and battle duties.  Gnomes are credited with creating the coffee machine she uses and it's a hoot of a read.  A bit of strange creatures, a few battles, a bit of angst and just a nice feel good vibe.  Another 5 star read here my friends.

Well thats my productive week and just about the end of another month! See you next week 




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