Well yes, it has been a wet week here and we have just had a warning for heavy rain again on Monday. Today we have Storm Ingrid bringing more wind and rain. As The Levels are already flooded as are many roads around Taunton it does not bode well. However, as an area prone to flooding, in fact The Levels flooding relieves the pressure elsewhere, houses tend to be built above flood levels. But of course the run off from these new developments just adds to the problem elsewhere.
It has therefore been a quiet week at home and everywhere is a little cleaner than it might have been! I would have done a lot more to my Chookshed Challenge and crochet had it not been for the latest Cormoran Strike novel. Having started it I just couldn't put it down!
Here however is my progress this week. My Stitch Journal was worked on every day, there is just one more week to go on this section and I have reached the original embroidery which you can see top left.
My Chookshed Challenge has progressed and I just have the vegetables to add not to the top of the box and the little fob. On track for a finish next week.
And I have been crocheting while watching TV.
I am about 3/4s of the way through last weeks instructions. The new colours arrived yesterday and hopefully I will get as far as them this week sometime.
So that is about all from me today - happy stitching from a soggy Taunton!
UPDATE - I have just been online and seen how much damage has been caused along the south coast by Storm Ingrid. Including the railway line at Dawlish being damaged again - they have only recently completed the repairs from the last big storm to hit it. And sadly the loss of the pier end at Teignmouth, an irreplaceable structure.
It looks like you've kept up with all of your January stitching! Sorry about the flooding, stay home and stay safe!
ReplyDeleteLove your blanket,nice pattern and colors.
ReplyDeleteKeep dry and warm in your house,take care.
You made nice progress on all of your stitching projects, Lin. I love the colors in the CAL.
ReplyDeleteFlooding is not good. I hope it ends soon ( and your pantry is well stocked). Good thing you have your stitching to entertain you while you are stuck at home.
ReplyDeleteSome great progress there Lin. Love the colours you are using in the crochet. Yes we have had storms here too, despite it being summer. Big landslides & slips & still people missing - there was a huge landslide in a tourist area & of course, it is peak tourist season. I am wondering if we will get summer or go straight to autumn. Good stitching weather I guess. xx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read about your Storm Ingrid. Apologies I hit Publish before I added this. These weather patterns we are getting now are alarming. xx
ReplyDeleteThese weather events are so worrying. HOpe you all keep safe... stay indoors and sew!
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That’s sad news about the rain, flooding and the pier. These things makes visiting interesting. Your challenge is definitely a piece of work.
ReplyDeleteRainy days are good for staying home to stitch and read, but too much is not a good thing. The colors and pattern of your crochet piece are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of your header. Beautiful! Your January stitching are spectacular. At first, I thought it was a cone of dried flowers, then I saw the spider in her web, lol. What I thought to be dried flowers is gorgeous. The stitches are so intricate. Wonderful work. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteYour crochet is gorgeous ... stay safe x
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if Taunton is very soggy indeed. 'Tis sad when irreplaceable structures are damaged. Some lovely stitching you've done this week, Lyn.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see your progress. It is sad when the damage can't be repaired.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitches added to the journal and your crochet is growing beautifully.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to have so much destruction that can't be repaired.
Yes, it's distressing to see all the damage. But lovely to see your progress on your projects!
ReplyDeleteWonderful progress on your projects Lin. Sad to see destruction from the extreme weather, shame about the pier end.
ReplyDeleteLove your Afghan! The weather all around the world is just crazy. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteDreadful storms like that do so much damage, and the flooding can spread far and wide, Lin. Glad you got to hunker down at home and fill in those days with more of your beautiful creations!
ReplyDeleteSuch extreme weather all around the world. I hope you dry out a bit soon. All your projects are progressing well.
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