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1. No.2 Son turned ten this week – he wanted a sewing machine for his birthday. Boy, he really needs a haircut!

2. By candlelight even my homemade birthday cake looks OK. My cakes always taste good but invariably look awful! Covered with lemon icing and smarties – who cares?

3. Another week, another garden centre, this time our local one in Wincanton. The Boys could spend hours there which makes for a cheap day out – all it costs is a pot of tea and a cake!

4. Mr H-L has started to let his ‘tache grow for this year’s Movember.

5. More kitchen-table sewing lessons. The official Kids Can Sew® curriculum has started!

6. The Sloe Port has been bottled and taste-tested against the commercial stuff (glass on the right) – ours tastes better!

7. Yesterday was foul weather-wise in the the morning. The afternoon cleared up but it made for a very soggy riding lesson.

8. Made in just an evening, my first homemade gift for #stitchingsanta! Part of the ‘free’ element, this was made from leftover bits of yarn so cost nothing except my time meaning I still have £10 to enjoy spending. All will be revealed later in the week.

How are you getting on with your #stitchingsanta? If you’re stuck for ideas or want to ask a question, drop me a line.