We're in! Much teeth sucking - 'ooh, high security lock, I'll have to drill it, they have lifetime guarantee, pity to destroy it' yes but it doesn't work - 'any other doors'? Show him new door to kitchen ' ok, this is Chubb security lock, I can destroy it' NOO drill the one that's already broken!!!! £409 including fitting a replacement high security lock. On the plus side, he suggested we might be able to claim on our insurance and has written a report stressing that we had our keys, the lock had failed. The electric heater is on in the bedroom, sausages & chips in oven, we'll be dining in bed.

🤞hope it goes ok @BrendaP

Cold here, still icy on shady pavements. I had an hour's walk to collect some freebies from a lady who's destashing crafty bits. Haven't looked yet as will leave the bag for 3 days just in case. BT arrived and fitted the new internet. 34 years we've been with Virgin, they keep jacking up the price and would only offer a £3 discount (on £66 per month) so we've changed. Then DH asked me what I thought the funny noise was. You know how your stomach churns when you realise you're hearing running water? Under the new extension floor. Which has beautifully fitted laminate flooring. I've helped DH remove 2 cupboards in the middle of a run, these were dropped in over the stopcock. He fitted them well, screwed together then the sink dropped in afterwards. Much wrestling, the stopcock is now leaking, we have jugs of water  & the house is freezing because no water = no boiler. Just about to ring the builder. Hope he can help 🤞

Fabulous work @charlotte.

That's lovely, you're brave tackling swimwear! Sounds tricky but you've got a good result. I love the flamenco skirt, the lace gadgets work very well.

Mine print with a slight overlap at the top & one side. Since I'm unable to print only one layer (Adobe on phone) it's easy to join because I have multiple lines so if they all look ok I've joined it correctly. I then trace off the size I want.

Woo hoo! I'm gonna make a snowman!  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

A local sewing shop was selling classes. Lovely location, beautiful set up, lovely owner. Her fabric stock was small but top quality. Dotted around were mannequins showcasing the fabrics & indy patterns in stock, with captions 'you could make this at class'. Trouble was, the finish was not good. I didn't say anything but it wasn't a good advert for the classes priced at around £100 for 5 hours. If I'd produced those garments I wouldn't put them out for scrutiny!