Tales From Cuckoo Land :: Christmas at Cuckoos :: Vlogmas Eighteen :: crafting woes ;)

[@heathertucker7056]

That washing machine tip sounds like a plan - after Christmas! I’m afraid when crafting things don’t give me joy, I pass them on to someone else to have a go! Well done you for your perseverance ! Love WW xx

[@talesfromcuckooland]

I don’t know why I finish things I’m not enjoying. I can’t help myself!

[@MrsAnette1968]

Hello hello mi lady you look lovely today gorgeous 😘👋👏🙏☕️

[@pattyomalley833]

Plan C for the decoration--make one more star so that it forms a basket when attached to the others. You can then place something in it, perhaps a small plant in a container, wrapped candies, trinkets, etc.

[@fibrewolf]

I was thinking the same 🥰

[@cheriethompson2266]

I love it it will be a beautiful Christmas shelf ornament! Or Finish it and stuff it and gift it to a baby.

[@francesdavey1337]

Lovely Vlog thank you x

[@joymartinez2091]

🙂

[@tinakercher8768]

I love your ball! It would make a fantastic baby gift.

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

❤️🎄

[@ericallerton809]

♡♡♡ 🏘🏠🏡

[@thecraftydawn]

I also enjoy a midday shower. Too much cleaning to do each day to take a shower right away in the morning. Good luck with the decoration.

[@talesfromcuckooland]

It feels like a good reboot.

[@thecraftydawn]

@@talesfromcuckooland and nobody is in the house, lol, so I can stay in the shower a bit longer.

[@shewhocraftsandplans7736]

I clean our washer every month with a dettol wash. I also clean the drawer weekly. I can’t fault zannussi, the best washer I have had. Farmer and sporty boys plus a dog in this house too x

[@talesfromcuckooland]

It’s such a nuisance. I do a lot of taking care of this blinking washing machine. It would be bloody lovely! 🤣

[@suedale1865]

Angel at escape to the chateaux had a great idea of macrame on plain baubles making each different if you can do macrame 💕

[@debbieprudames9338]

Oh darling no one thought your machine was dirty I'm sure,mine still stinks every now and again I darent use bleach but vinegar soda crystals all that jazz has been slung in to no avail 🥰🥰

[@rebeccasisson1608]

The hexagons would make an adorable bowl

[@suecoles7824]

yesssss! Bleach one last thing to try, was never suggesting at all that you did nothing to keep your machine tip top Gayna😒 only the things I have tried. You looked very pretty today especially in your glorious onesie! 😊 xxx

[@talesfromcuckooland]

It’s been wonderful getting all the suggestions, thank you for your Suze, I think I’m on the right track with maintaining the blinking thing. It was good to hear what you do so I know what I’m doing it right to. I have one last thing I need to do and that’s give the corrugated waste pipe another good soak and clean. Though it’s hard to get right up and in it. Xxx

[@ZebraKitten]

I came a hunting for the washing machine tip! Going to give it a go!

[@talesfromcuckooland]

You should have messaged me on IG. I’d have found it for you. X

[@ZebraKitten]

@@talesfromcuckooland that was my next plan!

[@lizzieroberts1128]

I think the paper piecing will make a great ball for Luisa’s baby 😊

[@flourchylde]

Gayna, my rule is if something doesn't bring you joy, toss it. Consequently, I've toss many, many things. I love how Ted came and laid in the bed with you. He's grown so tall. Seeing a certain ornament on your tree brought me joy. Your daily vlogs have been a real treat during this busy month. Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us. I know it must be a pain to do sometimes.

[@suelongview9925]

Such a lovely vlog! Ty for the washing machine tip my friend is well chuffed! 🎄😄

[@carolyncampbell6149]

Life is too short to complete a bauble (at this point …). I’m madly trying to finish a pair of sox so that we can all have a red pair for Christmas. But I’ve had to let go of the wreath I was going to make. Life is all about letting go!! 😂 They were my favourites to win Strictly too. ❤️

[@knitting.in.the.north.]

Sounds like a good plan with the washing machine, no messing around, industrial one, that’s my girl! I always thought those big tumble dryers in launderettes were a good idea too x💕

[@beverleyshaver864]

I think the pieces would look very cute as a garland. I’m going to try it. Wish me luck.

[@michellebrown6394]

If getting and industrial get a speed queen!!

[@barbarasinclair8508]

Could it be a jewellery bowl?

[@PatriciaKMarshall]

That is what I was thinking

[@mzzbevcreates]

Gayna, you can turn your gingham star craft into a bowl holder. My niece makes and sales them and I ordered one for everyone for Christmas. At least that's what it reminds me of. If you need a picture of the ones my niece makes I'll send you one. It's to hold your hot bowl of soup with ease and without burning your hand. I use my all the time now since I got it.

[@carin.zwaneveld]

I made last year several patchwork coaster for friends, they were done in no-time and they liked it.

[@juliadroy1179]

Oh no I love the bauble, me too I loved their partnership xx

[@debbiestuckey6599]

🥰 Sometimes it's just fun to play around with an idea/craft and see how it goes. 😘 You never know where your imagination will take you. 💕

[@ThistleheartCreations]

Aw, i just wanted to hug you when you were getting sad about the bauble. The best thing to do is take the pressure off yourself by finishing it at your leisure another time. It’s beautiful and will be worth it when you do finish it.

[@onceuponafibretalealice432]

Finish it and turn it into a cushion. It's lovely Gayna

[@girlinthebookstore]

It's not that boring 'y'know because I don't know about everyone else, and maybe it's just that I'm an exhausted mum, but I always think watching the washing machine floof the washing and bubbly water around is a bit like those videos online of people cutting playdoh haha It's a bit like a trance :P

[@JannekeKimstra]

I’m a wally! I waved back at Ted!

[@nadinestapler3881]

Enjoyed your podcast. Thank you

[@jetlagen]

❤️

[@christinephillips2069]

Aww never mind about the patchwork bauble you’ll work it out it looks lovely xx

[@stitchitch7010]

Do you used white vinegar in your wash? It helps keep the parts you can't see clean and helps disinfect the wash. Turn the half babble into a bowl and add some tiny soaps, face scrubbies or candy 💕

[@marionlamont8548]

I have bleached my beast but it hasn’t helped I don’t know . I assume it my soil pipe 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@lynnewilcox8169]

You’ve made a hat for Margot! Why not unpick the toes of the socks and make them shorter.

[@talesfromcuckooland]

A hat for Margo!

[@lizzyotoole8468]

You made me laugh... byeee, i hate when you waste time on things and still haven't got a finished product