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Wednesday 24 April 2013

Conspiring against me...

Gah!

So yesterday ended with compounded aggro and upset; my computer is on the blink again, sadly some undeserving people are on the blink too and a bit of school trip wrangling had been chucked in for good measure.  Anyhow I thought today would be better!

After more fun and games at school, I got on with prepping some EPP, all ready for a day sitting in the sun...


... and it was cloudy ALL day!  Still I suppose I am now prepared for when it is needed.  Every cloud and all that!

So I thought I would jump into my Patchwork Please! and make the lovely Retro Pencil Case as I was stuck indoors.

Only I just raced ahead, in my merry way, thought I'd spotted a cutting typo, kept going and then realised too late that there was no typo and I was just an utter berk!

The mood I was then in, I figured the little hand stitching was likely to end in tears, so opted for machining contrasting thread, and then utterly hated it!  This is the pre-unpicked panel...


I did not paper piece the main pencil panel, and then went ahead and did not use the template for joining the pencil ends - so both panels have ended up wider than they should.  I have looked at it for so long that I see nothing but faults now.  Poop.

Well I have proceeded to unpick, re-cut and soldiered on, but more of that when I have calmed down a bit, promise.

So back to the laptop horrors - I will be checking my emails on my iPad or hubby's computer, but via webmail, which I totally hate.  Using Mail seems to send my MacBook into a spin, so I will not be replying for a bit; if I spot anything more urgent than comments, I will try to get back to you.  Also I will be reading blogposts, but likewise not commenting much, sorry chaps.  I am pre-writing a couple of posts now, whilst the going is good.

I am hoping everything will be resolved by the weekend, for now, I think an evening of mindless TV, and endless cups of tea is in order xxx

30 comments:

  1. OOOh you need a stiff drink misses xx

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  2. The pencil case will be lovely - regardless of its lack of cooperation. :-)

    Hugs for your technical woes and your people on the blink. Enjoy the mindless tv and tea - you deserve a recharge.

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  3. Boo to cloudy days and cutting errors and lap top silliness - hope tomorrow is a better day :)

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  4. Chill, deep breathe and have a drink (alcoholic). Di x

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  5. oh boo hiss!! Love your pencils though :)

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  6. Your pencils look fabby, no ones going to notice any size difference. Hope the issues get sorted... and that you get some much needed sun time soon. x

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  7. Your pencil case is going to look fabulous, as are your Rose Star blocks, once the sun deigns to put in an appearance! Hope your computer gets better soon x

    P.S. Endless cups of tea? Don't forget the chocolate/cake/biscuits!
    P.P.S. Don't reply!

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  8. argh computers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (also, don't reply!)

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  9. I love how your pencil case is looking but always annoying if you can see faults. Sorry you've had a crappy day - when I have days like that I wish I could zip myself up into a bubble with a cup of tea and not worry about the world around me. Hope tomorrow's a better day x

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  10. Alcohol required, I've already started on the vino, and i feel more smooshie round the edges! :o)

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  11. Basically you had a day like mine. Should have been together eating chocolate and putting the world to rights instead!

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  12. Boo on computers--great when they work, awful and frustrating when they don't. Your pencils are super cute. And open up the bottle of wine.

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  13. Rose star+ pink and yellow fabric= happy ( to me!) I hope it all gets better soon.... Do not reply... Mrs S

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  14. Grrr spit, there is a positive though... Lots of additional stitching or family time, however you spend it, enjoy.x

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  15. Funny enough I've been piecing the same epp block tonight for my class next week...hope your silly MacBook bucks its ideas up soon and starts working properly! X

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  16. You're turning into a complete perfectionist! I really like your pencils! Jxo

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  17. Your pencils look really lovely!

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  18. I think it was fine, but I know you want perfection and usually achieve it. I hope your computer is better soon and that the sun shines and all that.

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  19. I LOVE the pencil case! Those fabrics are wonderful and so appropriate. I to had an "un-sew" week last week. It really plays with ones mind. ; (

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  20. knowing that you are reading but not responding I will just say, oh crap, along with you. Sorry things are a bit crap right now.

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  21. Oh no, not again!! :( But great pencil panel!! Despite the hassles!

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  22. YOur computer fairy is not looking after you is she? Lovley pencil case though - you're too hard on yourslef!

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  23. Oh dear...you sound so like me :) I hope all goes well with the laptop. But I think this pencil panel looks just fine, Dianne is right you are too hard on yourself x

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  24. I think it's cute nevertheless, I'll have to treat myself to this book on payday!

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  25. I like the pencil panel and would keep going. Of course, I don't have the instructions to see what is bothering you. Other commenters are right - you are too hard on yourself.

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  26. Your pencil case looks just perfect to me. Computers are such a pain aren't they

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  27. I think your pencil case panel looks great, don't be so hard on yourself, here's hoping for a better day tomorrow :o)

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  28. Were you and Susan hanging out together yesterday? Think both of your machines need a time out!

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