tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post1656750239617596013..comments2024-03-16T03:26:10.413+10:00Comments on a hopeful nature: Chocolate & Mint WashclothsMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-24989453235934468892018-06-29T11:13:08.629+10:002018-06-29T11:13:08.629+10:00Oh, Meg. Now I have an urge, for eating chocolate ...Oh, Meg. Now I have an urge, for eating chocolate mint patties! You know the ones? Lovely gifts by the way. We're fortunate that our family birthdays are broken up evenly through the year. So not any near Christmas. What a busy time of year, that is!Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-53315766415074796172018-06-28T06:25:01.786+10:002018-06-28T06:25:01.786+10:00I love the idea of Xmas shopping from home, Stephe...I love the idea of Xmas shopping from home, Stephenie. Little gifts like these are perfect for that. I love to give soap though my soap making skills are a work in progress. I love choosing scents that I think the recipient will love. Your soaps are beautiful! Meg 🤗Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-3823328616330075142018-06-28T06:22:20.802+10:002018-06-28T06:22:20.802+10:00They go together nicely, even more so with the min...They go together nicely, even more so with the mint chocolate. Meg☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-84058825961041103522018-06-28T06:20:54.516+10:002018-06-28T06:20:54.516+10:00Oh yes, they make sweet baby gifts. A lovely soft ...Oh yes, they make sweet baby gifts. A lovely soft cloth and a gentle soap are perfect for new little ones. Meg 🤗Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-75213136135539602782018-06-28T06:00:37.545+10:002018-06-28T06:00:37.545+10:00I will definitely have a look at your tutorial, Me...I will definitely have a look at your tutorial, Meari. I would love to make one. Meg ☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-8727025317325458312018-06-28T05:58:13.663+10:002018-06-28T05:58:13.663+10:00They make lovely Christmas gifts. I love to make t...They make lovely Christmas gifts. I love to make them too because they can be quick to knit in the lead up to Xmas. Happy knitting! Meg ☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-73742997657556214562018-06-28T05:55:25.437+10:002018-06-28T05:55:25.437+10:00You could make one with just plain knitting to sta...You could make one with just plain knitting to start off with, Nil. They are just as lovely as fancy ones. Meg☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-77568508985509665922018-06-28T05:30:25.201+10:002018-06-28T05:30:25.201+10:00The wash cloths are such a fabulous idea. Love the...The wash cloths are such a fabulous idea. Love the colours. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-39492542132192923582018-06-28T02:54:18.896+10:002018-06-28T02:54:18.896+10:00I love your washcloths (and their colors)! I look...I love your washcloths (and their colors)! I looked at the link of your Christmas presents and they are so nice. I have a book on knitting and one on crocheting washcloths and I hope to learn sometime soon. They are a perfect pairing for a soap gift, or even a baby gift! I have a couple I bought from someone and I love them. AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-81851548381861270142018-06-28T00:07:20.506+10:002018-06-28T00:07:20.506+10:00Those will make lovely gifts. I keep a stash of ho...Those will make lovely gifts. I keep a stash of homemade soaps and hand knits in a drawer. It's nice to go Christmas shopping at home. It saves a lot of money, and people really appreciate it.TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-3810301867470263062018-06-27T23:54:32.935+10:002018-06-27T23:54:32.935+10:00Hi Meg... Thanks for visiting my blog. You had ask...Hi Meg... Thanks for visiting my blog. You had asked about the design for my mailart. It's a hodge podge of charts I put together to make the mailart, but the main design came from Quaker Blues. There's a tutorial on my left side bar on how to make mailart envelopes, too. HTH.Mearihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18080474930910254503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-45167833415980308772018-06-27T21:41:42.671+10:002018-06-27T21:41:42.671+10:00Your washcloths look very sweet .... a timely rem...Your washcloths look very sweet .... a timely reminder that I need to make myself some to gift at Christmas Charshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531099840738529295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-82811199941871624792018-06-27T20:56:00.500+10:002018-06-27T20:56:00.500+10:00They are lovely and useful. Homemade gifts are the...They are lovely and useful. Homemade gifts are the best. <br />I first learned about knitted dishcloths from an online forum. One of these days I'm going to make a simple one. :)Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-31117431404428389922018-06-27T16:51:00.357+10:002018-06-27T16:51:00.357+10:00I think I need to make two or three things rach mo...I think I need to make two or three things rach month until Chirstmas, Marlene. I am not planning on big projects, just sweet little things. I have been sewing up a little stitching work into a project bag this afternoon so also hoping to finish off half-completed projects as well. Definitely need to be organised! Meg🤗Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-39630325133046315042018-06-27T16:47:02.343+10:002018-06-27T16:47:02.343+10:00I am quite taken with the combination of chocolate...I am quite taken with the combination of chocolate and mint, Nanette. I was looking at a recipe for chocolate and mint cream pots before. Meg😊Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-64968657659219470062018-06-27T15:57:34.923+10:002018-06-27T15:57:34.923+10:00Lovely idea, it’s a case of sorting time now to ge...Lovely idea, it’s a case of sorting time now to get things made.Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-7977346661158378122018-06-27T15:30:21.578+10:002018-06-27T15:30:21.578+10:00Hi Meg, no I don't I am not a crafty person re...Hi Meg, no I don't I am not a crafty person really, the only crafts I have done in the past is a bit of card making and I once use to make jewellery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-4221362001701878082018-06-27T15:28:44.031+10:002018-06-27T15:28:44.031+10:00I love my knitted cloths for the shower and kitche...I love my knitted cloths for the shower and kitchen, and often make them for gifts too, but you've taken it to another level Meg, with your tnoughtful mix and match. There'll be a very happy and appreciative recipient.Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473143331781472223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-82151749970954827242018-06-27T10:11:03.208+10:002018-06-27T10:11:03.208+10:00Yes, I think they'll like them, Jan. It's ...Yes, I think they'll like them, Jan. It's lovely to be able to put together something special that includes some handmade love. MegXxMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-28721927406883828982018-06-27T10:09:39.276+10:002018-06-27T10:09:39.276+10:00I can't crochet to save myself, Chel! The mint...I can't crochet to save myself, Chel! The mint green washcloth is a really and very quick pattern. I knitted it up in just a few hours over the weekend. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-82053538595396446562018-06-27T10:08:49.807+10:002018-06-27T10:08:49.807+10:00I have two sets of washcloths, Kathy. One lot for ...I have two sets of washcloths, Kathy. One lot for dishcloths I use for the washing up and the other for washcloths that I use in the bath/shower. They last a long, long time and can then be composted. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-33204995027760337542018-06-27T10:07:43.017+10:002018-06-27T10:07:43.017+10:00The recipient I have in mind loves this chocolate ...The recipient I have in mind loves this chocolate and so that's where the idea came from. Might have to think about other "flavours" to knit washcloths in! Meg:DMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-78720383477814858162018-06-27T09:33:53.679+10:002018-06-27T09:33:53.679+10:00Handmade gifts really are the best. I’m sure whoev...Handmade gifts really are the best. I’m sure whoever receives this one will be very happy.Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200939679562558409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-70635032210090279702018-06-27T08:22:38.777+10:002018-06-27T08:22:38.777+10:00They will be much loved and appreciated gifts, Meg...They will be much loved and appreciated gifts, Meg. Thanks for those links. I will check them out. I need to knit more often as I often forget how to do the pattern after a while. I am worse with crochet.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-90230851924774650232018-06-27T08:04:08.456+10:002018-06-27T08:04:08.456+10:00They will come in very handy doing the washing up....They will come in very handy doing the washing up.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.com