Packing orders, charity shop bargains, chatting, knitting | Daily Making Vlogs July Day 7 of 7

Day 7 - the last day of this week of daily making vlogs in July! Documenting how I fit crochet and knitting (and maybe other crafty bits too) around my daily life of work, parenting and house stuff - just for fun and motivation! :)
♡ Patterns mentioned:
- Sungold Blanket by Attic24 (Lillia's uni blanket) attic24.typepa...
- April Cardigan by Petite Knit www.petiteknit...
♡ Makers mentioned:
​⁠ - @layfamilyyarn (the Wonderland Walk yarn) layfamilyyarn....
- I was watching:
​⁠ ‪@booksandbargains‬
‪@cupsandthoughts‬
💛 If you enjoy what I do and want to support me - ko-fi.com/litt... (thank you!)
🛒 My pins and badges - www.etsy.com/u...
🎥 If you like daily life vlogs make sure you visit me on my other channel - This Little Wonderful life - / thislittlewonderfullife
💌 What to get in touch? littledropsofwonderful at gmail dot com
Thank you so much for watching!
Ali xx
#knitting #crochet #vlog
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[@elena---c1558]

Very exciting to see your cardigan taking shape, it is looking terrific. I love the term 'accidental tomatoes', I was very slack with the garden last year and didn't plant any tomatoes. Luckily there were some seeds in the compost and about half a dozen sprouted anyway in the rhubarb bed, which was a pleasant surprise and meant we did get fresh garden tomatoes after all. My chronic illness has been getting me down this week, but these craft vlogs have been a real bright spot, keeping me company as I knit and spin. (One could even say they are a little drop of wonderful in my days 😂)

[@rivers.stream]

Just Love your vlogs. I would never get tired of watching your daily life experiences. Such a lovely lady. Youve inspired my bag making. Thank you ❤🙏

[@sarahchapple5359]

Good morning lovely lady… another sleepless night so what do I do… make a cuppa and catchup on your latest vlog. I’m an avid cross stitcher but I really enjoy watching you crochet and knit. Maybe one day I’ll pick up some needles and give it a go. I ordered one of your gorgeous pins last night and can’t wait for it to arrive. I know you lead a busy life with work and KZbin as well as running a household so don’t stress about rushing to send it out. Sending you and your family love and hugs from Northern Ireland…. and thank you for all the hard work you do to keep us all entertained every week.. your amazing 🤗xoxo

[@browneyedgirlgb1308]

If we are using the dining table for a jigsaw we do it on the bare table surface and then cover it in between sessions with the table protector and table cloth to stop it being too disturbed whilst still being able to use the table. Thank you for these daily vlogs. I’ll miss them.

[@roniholm8878]

That will also keep the cat from "helping" when you're not around.

[@DogMom3B]

Brilliant idea!!My husband and I started a puzzle on Saturday night on our dining room table so we had to set up another table to eat at. I can cut some cardboard to cover it so we don’t have to cram a second table in the room We are suddenly obsessed puzzle builders. We worked on it until 2 in the morning the first night.

[@julierogers1155]

@@roniholm8878 Haha

[@CherylBennetts-zh3in]

That’s such a good idea putting the tablecloth over the top, I’m going to start a jigsaw 😊

[@heathertucker7056]

I have loved this little series of daily vlogs so thank you very much for making them! We try very hard to not bring extra plastic into the house but it is extremely difficult sometimes. We’ve done the plastic free July challenge and sadly failed to be completely free but have certainly cut down! Hope the sleep over went OK! Oh the joys of teenage girls. Good luck with the jigsaws! Take care x

[@suedale1865]

I have enjoyed your daily making week of vlogs I had a ceiling fan fitted 22yrs ago in my bedroom after a holiday in Canada with friends living in Toronto that was exceptionally humid that was a life saver for sleeping there & a decision I have not regretted you can have cool down draft (use most of the time ) & warm up lift for winter if very cold occasionally use Lilia’s blanket is so pretty she will love it when away at uni See you next time 🥰

[@mouseinparis]

Another book recommendation for you, Ali! I’ve just finished listening to Dear Reader, by Cahthy Rentzenbrinck, on BorrowBox, and I loved it! It’s the story of her life with books and her relationship with them all through her life. Very short, only 4 hours or so, and I think you might really, really enjoy it! Thank you for the week of vlogs, lovely to see you as always Alexandra xxx

[@booksandbargains]

I don’t think I’ll EVER get used to seeing my face pop up in other videos! In lieu of air conditioning we recently bought a shark pro breeze fan and it’s life changing

[@Making_Through_the_Seasons]

I always called the accidental plants “volunteers”. I found some volunteer tomatoes in my garden and was so happy because the chipmunks have been feasting on my actual tomato bed this year. The only tomatoes I’ve eaten are the ones I didn’t plant. Those little turds bite every tomato just as it starts to turn red. 😡

[@jop5547]

Thank you for showing the blanket colour pattern. A fab week of vlogs x

[@tiffanytillman5643]

Thank you so much for another amazing week of Vlogs! Your videos are my absolute favourite ❤

[@curlynoodle2929]

We live in the UK and have ceiling fans in all the rooms apart from the bathrooms. Absolute game changer and would thoroughly recommend!! Much better than free standing directional fans too as they don’t use any floor or surface space. Sharon x

[@Millie.C]

Thank you for another lovely 7-day vlog! They just make my day. And now I'll hop on to the other channel and catch up there too 🥰

[@hannahkay1913]

I'm loving having 2 channels to watch your vlogs. I don't usually watch this channel, just Little drops of Wonderful, but I'm really enjoying them. Thanks for doing these shorter ones! x

[@sharond8179]

Thank you so much for your daily vlogs, really enjoyed spending time with you 😊

[@JuliaRosendahl]

I really enjoyed your making vlogs. Thank you very much 😊

[@sandywaters1386]

Thank you. I really enjoy your vlogs.

[@Marjan-creative]

Thank you for sharing this week. I really did enjoy it whilst crocheting a bag and knitting a summershirt. Wishing you a lovely schoolholiday (with or without sleepovers 😉). Greetings out of the Netherlands. Marjan 🌷

[@elaineenstone6834]

Thank you for the week of vlogs. 🇬🇧

[@paulafralick2905]

We have 2 ceiling fans in the front room. One in our bedromm, one in the front entry way and one at the top of the stairs for the second story that only gets ueed when we have visitors -- usually my youngervson and his 4 children.

[@EvieO1950]

Oh jigsaw puzzles!! One of my favorite things to do!! Thanks for doing a week of vlogs!! I really enjoy seeing you everyday!!

[@kaths3990]

Thank you for the days! 🎶🎵

[@timothymishalmalvaso9331]

The breeze sounds lovely. Still swoon over the wonderland yarn. It would be too much of a splurge to pay postage to the USA.

[@paulacurran3135]

Love your daily vlogs, I have fairly recently taught myself to knit, which I love but after watching you & a few others really want to learn to crochet, I am left handed so will need to search KZbin for some guidance, wish me luck 😂

[@marionlisle8145]

I bought a jigsaw from charity shop & it only had the outer pieces, goodness knows what happened to the middle 🤣🤣🤣.

[@YvetteODowd]

Houses in southern Australia haven't always had air-conditioning. While Houses in Queensland were traditionally built for the heat, here in Melbourne, Houses weren't built for the heat or the cold. We live in a 1970s "hot box" and have gradually added spit system air-conditioning over the past ten years. Fans can make a big difference by moving air around but when it is really hot, try directing a fan at a damp towel hanging on a clothes horse or back of a chair. Keep windows closed while the sun is touching them but if they are in shade, open a little to get some cross ventilation. Temperatures have steadily increased in recent years to the point I no longer consider 31 degrees C as too hot! In a week of 36-40, it has become the "cool" day to get things done 😮 We have had more days 40 plus in my granddaughter's 11 years than in my own 61 years 😢

[@quiltingcarole6411]

Hi, Ali! I love your vlogs, and your dailies are lots of fun. Hate to see them end. As far as air conditioning, if you had it, you could still complain about how high your electric bill is, and how you get tired of the noise it makes, and how you can’t hear the birds anymore…you’ll have no shortage of things to complain about. I so wish we could live without it! Take care of yourself, and hope you’re back soon with these daily vlogs!

[@nikimurray3219]

I buy all my jigsaws from charity shops, I tend to do them during winter x

[@susanknight1784]

Ali have you ever thought of doing a patch or label with your badge logo, you are a little drop of wonderful. I would def buy some to go into my grandchildren’s , knitted and homemade clothes I make them. ❤

[@suecoles7824]

Hi, Ali, I have been here , just not too well at the moment, sorry for the lack of comments, love & Hugs Suze 🥰🤗💛 xxx

[@jenniferoden9343]

I'm working on my Wonderland Walk Featherweight Cardigan and already split for sleeves. The yarn is beautiful! I'm trying to finish it before Flock Fiber Festival, so can wear it to the event.

[@janecopeland2306]

Thank you for the week of vlogs. It's just like visiting with a friend and your inspirations also inspire me! That's exciting to now go and find your full vlogs!!

[@valeriehowden471]

Thanks for giving us your time this past week. I'll definitely miss your wonderful ramblings. Congrats on getting a new puzzle at the thrift store!

[@francesdurietz750]

Hi Ali ,I live in Queensland Australia and we have 7 ceiling fans and ducted air conditioning I would be lost without it ,the aircon we also use in winter when it is really cold because we can change it to a heat setting

[@phillyrcj]

Hi Ali. I donate a lot of puzzles to the charity shop. When I do I put the pieces in a plastic zipper bag and use cello tape to tape the box closed. If by chance there are pieces missing I put a note on the box that says that so people know and can decide if they want to buy it anyway or not. I do search for the piece to make sure it didn’t fall on the floor or get stuck in the original bag (that was last night’s puzzle).

[@carolestes8373]

I love all your podcasts - on both channels. They are my little escape and a virtual trip across the pond. 😄😄

[@sewgatormomm]

Oh no, I hope it wasn’t your Dad’s old airline glass that got broken. 😢. Thank you for doing these vlogs. They have been so enjoyable to watch and help me calm down each evening. It’s been a hectic week. ❤

[@AnnieDaddo]

Thanks for sharing your week,Ali.🙏 Enjoy the summer and your family...now, stay in your room for the rest of the evening.If you're very,very quiet ( read: Shhhhhhhh🤫) you'll have some peace from the madding,gladding( happy) household and can enjoy some making.Go well,m'lady.❤️👋🌱🐨🌏xx

[@maryjanemathews2852]

Ali, thank you for your making efforts! Here is an idea for the jigsaw puzzle. After completing, divide the puzzle into 24 or 31 units. Place groups in a separate bag . Store in the box. You now have an advent puzzle for a family member or friend.

[@heatherf833]

Thank you for the making vlogs, so enjoyable. You are not the first British KZbinr I've seen to comment on the warm weather. I understand if your house is not quite set up for air conditioning. But what about a portable air conditioner? We use one here in Nova Scotia, Canada when the weather hits 30+ and we have high humidity. We can move it from room to room as needed; it just needs to be vented out a window. And in the spring, fall and winter it rolls into our bedroom closet. Just a thought. :)

[@patriciaweekes2291]

Yes I’m in the south east of the uk and we have two portable air conditioning units and they make a big difference on the very hot days. Easy to bring out and put away when not in use.

[@debbiestuckey6599]

We like to have a big puzzle going during the summer holiday and the Christmas holiday. We have to use a card table to do it on. Not sure if that's what you call it?

[@marissas8112]

Thank you for doing these week of daily vlogs! I enjoy them so much! I recently moved and am not working out of the house as well, so the lack of friends here and general social contact has been an adjustment. Having a lovely half hour in the morning to hang out with my dear friend Ali has really been a blessing for me. I would love if this became a monthly thing! Have a wonderful day Ali! ❤

[@elisaksgard462]

Hi, Ali! I have had the coziest afternoon, binge-watching the first 6 vlogs, then after an hour-long evening walk I came home to this last vlog 😄👍 Perfect way to spend the afternoon after my second day back to work after our 4 week summer vacation 🙃 Love your purling, it looks so effortless, and your cardigan will look so lovely in that yarn! 💚 I have two audiobook recommendations, both by Valérie Perrin. I'm currently listening to "Trois"/"Three", and earlier I've listened to "Changer l'eau des fleurs"/"Fresh water for flowers". Love them both ❤ You have probably read Anna Gevalda, but if not, you should check her out, I've read several of her books, "Ensemble, c'est tout" being my absolute favourite ❤ I have also had a jigsaw on the go during the holidays, had some help along the way, and finished it the same day as we left for home 🥰 Love that Paris one you got there 😍 May I be somewhat francophile? 😆 So much more I would like to comment on, but guess this is long enough already 🙈😂 Thank you for brightening my day! 🥰

[@colettemoolman4410]

We always have a puzzle going on the winter time. 1000 pieces works best for us, not too big, not too small. I got a white board cut that's about 10cm larger all round that the puzzle to build it on. Also makes it easy to pick the whole thing up and move it if needed. Your vlog has been fun to watch, ty for making it.

[@curlytop4625]

Hi Ali, another great video. Jigsaws have become so expensive that I go to charity shops and fare quite well. It’s helping charity and I can zone out whilst doing one but I tend to just keep going and it isn’t unheard of for me to do a 1000 piece within the day. Ravensburger and Gibsons are very good quality. Thank you for your weekly blogs. Great content as usual

[@tinafletcher1145]

Hi Ali just wanted to let everyone know that I am now really excited to get and order my wonderland walk yarn tomorrow as I have just printed off a pattern for a shawl😀😀😀😀

[@RitaCwise]

Do you think the visiting cat might like to help you assemble the puzzles?

[@denisediauto9618]

Thank you for your week of vlogging. I really enjoyed seeing what you are making and spending time watching each day! It was a little treat at the end of my day!

[@joankiely3614]

I love it when you do a week of daily vlogs, then get sad when I know I have seen the last one 😥. Cheers 🤗👏💕🥰❤️😍

[@bethdasecke4679]

Thank you Ali so nice to be able to catch up with you everyday . The blanket is looking fantastic a mums love in every stitch perfect . Hugs Beth

[@jsapcakrrow]

I love these daily vlogs. Its like getting to spend time with a friend for a short time.😄

[@pennyspearing2731]

Your vlogs are always so full of loveliness and I just love watching them. Looking forward to your Podcast 😊

[@krisnugent1250]

You may want a ceiling fan just for the hot flashes. I could not live without mine!

[@lorrainelambert9001]

Thank you Ali for a great week of blogs 😊 it keeps you focused and none of my friends craft so lovely to be like minded people ❤

[@heidikuijer3612]

Thanks Ali for a fun week! I have ceiling fans in my living room and bedroom and couldn't be without. We live in a penthouse apartment and have air conditioning but never use it to cool as it is considered very bad for climate change here. We also open the doors and windows and allow a cross breeze to cool the apartment down. I am so ready for autumn! 😊

[@joyceford1301]

How "Wonderful" - 2 podcasts from you in the same day! Of course I had to watch both - one this morning and one just now - Thank you very much!

[@rebeccacorser-wallace9885]

I have loved having two vlogs from you today.

[@cynthiaspear-duncan7661]

I love puzzles. We usually get a new one each Christmas. Our anniversary is early November. And so we decided to get a puzzle table for our anniversary. Our son just moved 5 hours away.

[@julierogers1155]

I really, really, REALLY so appreciate your efforts in reducing PLASTIC!

[@ericallerton809]

🎉🎉thanks ali,,,, ELAINE 🏡💕

[@pamelageoghegan8859]

Thank you for your daily vlogs, Ali. I really enjoyed them. Jigsaws are great. You have just reminded me that I started a 1000 piece one some time ago. Must get it out from under the spare room bed... x

[@Mieke256]

Thank you for a lovely cozy week of vlogs! I’m going to miss watching them every evening and crocheting or knitting myself!

[@shellyaussie]

Thank you, Ali. For these lovely 7 days vlog. I loved it! Have a good and relaxing summer. Greats from Michelle aka Shelly Aussie from the Netherlands ☺️❤️

[@jillfoster6369]

This has been such a joy. Thank you lovely Ali x⭐️

[@kristinahill3708]

Good mom you are with the sleepovers! My kids are 16, 18, almost 20 & 22. Endless noise and chaos 😂

[@deborahking7873]

Thanks for sharing your week. it's been fun watching and knitting along.haha yes I will need buttons too.❤

[@elaineheisler8584]

Great video. You are a busy lady. I love looking in charity shops. Hope you get help with your postage.

[@sharonbeavis4448]

Ooh I think I just saw you writing my label for my order 😊 I watched Sarah’s blog on your visit to the book shop and I live just a cpl of miles from St Albans and I’ve never been to that shop, I’m definitely going to make a visit next time I’m there ….. xxx

[@carolyncampbell6149]

Lovely week of vlogs Ali, thankyou. I had that idea about a jigsaw in the table - I did the border and a bit in one corner, nobody else interested 😂. I hope you have more luck! Take care xx

[@PawfectPastimesAmo]

Thank you for another week of sometimes making and life. 😊 Every year I buy a charity jigsaw or two for us to do Betwixtmas. Of course it goes back into the charity system in the New Year but it’s something we look forward to doing. You’ve been a little discombobulated sometimes and I wonder if it’s the full moon. We ladies can be affected by it. Wishing you some calm soon ❤

[@AnneHarling]

Thank you Ali, I have really enjoyed these vlogs.

[@Juleslovesknitting]

Thanks for another great week of vlogs Ali 🧶⭐️ 🇦🇺

[@annatanzania9789]

Thank you for a lovely week of vlogs.

[@Geeguess]

There is always something you can find to complain about, I know I can! When I complained about the weather be it to hot, cold, rain or snow my Dad used to say” Well Sis at least you don’t have to go out and milk the cows!” Used to make me crazy when he said it and now that he’s no longer living when I find myself complaining about the weather I just laugh. Thanks for the week of videos, best to all

[@catherinebaker2829]

Did you know libraries loan jigsaws for free a d for as long as you like? 😊

[@stevenr3162]

Nice week of crafting Ali. 😃

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Blessings and crochet 🧶👋🏾🤗❤️

[@chrishutson7061]

Hi Ali! I have enjoyed catching up with your daily making vlogs. My husband and I succumbed to the covid that is going around at the moment and it left us with very little brain space. But day by day we're improving. Are you putting the dodgy bag pins on Etsy or have I misssed out again? 🥲

[@CherylBennetts-zh3in]

Really enjoyed your vlogs,going to miss your company.Love a jigsaw.Think you better start looking for buttons now😂

[@cynthiaricecindy8295]

Thankyou friend.

[@janeoxley4829]

Its not a common thing to have air conditioning installed in houses in the UK, ceiling fans are good. Thank you for your lovely creative vlogs.

[@pamelafreeman4548]

Enjoyed your vlogs!❤😊

[@thelimeysretreat4976]

I like the idea of air conditioning but think it would be quite unhealthy as germs breed and spread in air conditioning units in my experience xx

[@pattidownes5832]

Hi Ali, have sent you an e-mail this evening re: the 🎒xxx

[@heatherallan9767]

🌱yay ...hello pinky the bedtable...🌸 re; buttons...would it work for your cardie to have the 6 or 7 or 8 buttons all different greens from your beautiful yarn, with darkest forestiest-green at the bottom, and lightest spring-green at the top? i love putting multicoloured buttons on my clothes or bags... for one favourite cardie i crocheted buttons 🌷 thanks for the week of daily company 🌻 ps when are we going virtual paddleboarding, please? 💦 pps hooray for holiday jigsaw puzzles🧩