I have to say that I find myfabrics one of the best for a range of denims.
I have used 13oz. denim from Offset Warehouse (now at Stag and Bow) for a smock and a shirt, and really love it - if using ethically sourced fabrics is something you like to do.

Well whilst meandering around the internet, I found this lady:
https://www.raggedlife.com/pages/about-us

and there are videos of her on YouTube!

It's a very simple thing to do, and very forgiving usually. It's just that I've never done a proper wall hanging to a proper design before.

good luck!

Thank you Kenora, for suggesting that I looked up the main website. I have done, and can see that there are plenty of projects to do. I often have 2 on the go - one requiring concentration and one less so. So I will pick up on a simple blanket or similar.
I have also followed Ellabella's suggestion, and have found a beautiful cardigan on Ravelry - and even found a place near me that hand-dyes local wool. I shall have to save my pennies because it is expensive - but I shall look forward to working with it.
Thank you all so much!

I have always crocheted, but when in need of a 'holiday project' have tended to do patchwork as I always have left over fabric. However, my arthritic hands can no longer do prolonged fine sewing, whilst crochet helps them to stay mobile.

Most of my crochet has been blankets for good causes, but my local Loving Hands has closed down. I will try to find some other cause, but in the meantime have made 2 cardigans that I am pleased with - a 'wearable toile' in acrylic, and then one in double knitting wool from West Yorkshire Spinners. It is a joy to work with, and I have decided that I would like to make something in really good yarn. It doesn't have to grow quickly, and within reason, cost isn't an issue.

As I am 'curvy'(!) good patterns are limited - I have used the Curvy Girl Crochet book.

I could make another cardie, and the basic pattern suits me, but quite fancied something in a finer yarn. I am wondering if I could adapt the pattern, or possibly use an 'interesting' DK.

I have lots of scarves and enough ponchos. I have wondered about doing a circular scarf in a fine yarn, or possibly something like a pashmina, but would really appreciate knowing others' experience. I really don't want anything too heavy - 4ply or finer.

I don't think I want anything for the house, but any ideas welcome! Also, I have never subscribed to a crochet magazine - does anyone have any recommendations? I should add that I cannot knit to a good enough standard - I can't keep the tension.
Many thanks in advance!

Thank you all - real food for thought!
They don't like blinds because they sleep with the window cracked open for most of the year, and say that from experience, a blind gets blown about and rattles. They also say that light seeps round the edge of a blind.
Swing arms are new to me (well, I must have seen them on the odd occasion, but taken no notice!) and I think that might be the answer. I need to check measurements.
A car breakdown prevented me from seeing the house myself, and the photos are not good. I am glad that I checked in with you as I can now go to look with these ideas in mind.

It is not a conventional dormer window, although that might have been the best way to describe it from the inside. One good thing is that the spare room has the same set up, so I can experiment with cheaper fabric (possibly even some of my remnants).

Thank you all, and I will let you know what gets decided, although distance and family commitments mean it won't be soon!

It has taken this long for me to let you know that the blind works very well for me! We were away for a bit, and the days were gloomy, so I have only just used it for real. It does work very well.
I can see why it got poor reviews. it does look rather 'cheap' - fabric shows a little crease, stitching poor quality; but that doesn't really bother me. Most of the time it is rolled up and barely noticeable against the off white wall. When needed, I am concentrating on sewing, not looking at the blind! So I wouldn't put it in a 'living room' of any kind, but for what I want it is perfect, and a bargain!
Happy Xmas everyone!

Thank you both, this is the daylight filter: https://www.orderblinds.co.uk/buy/cascade-cream-roller-blind_9833.htm
and yes, I am also looking at day and night blinds.
If I get the daylight filter, I would only lower it when the sun is glaring, so I don't think it would be too gloomy. Once the sun has gone past, I want full light.
At the moment, the light is absolutely fine nearly all of the time, just a problem for up to 3 hours on very bright days. I had just been avoiding those ties, but DH is renovating my worktops and it seemed like a good time to think about installing a blind.
I also don't want to spend too much on something that's not a big problem - but of course 'buying cheap' may well end up wasting mor in the long run.