Thursday 2 August 2018

Birthday Lap Quilt and Slimmer of the Month

I've noticed there are a few of us out here in blogland following the Slimming World plan to lose weight and adapt to a healthier lifestyle. I thought I'd share with you my latest success as I joined Slimming World at the end of April and have been following the food plan since then


I go to a lovely group with really supportive people and I have to say a rather wonderful consultant who always fills me with inspiration each week. This was my third slimmer of the month award, I'm getting a wardrobe full of certificates!



Thank you for all the kind wishes for my parents. Mum's home from hospital and trying to take it easy while also caring for my Dad, if you ask them, they say they're 'muddling through', it's not easy, but they're coping.

On a lighter note, it's Dad's birthday today so I thought I'd show you the lap quilt I've made for him.






It's brushed cotton so lovely and soft. I bought the fabric in a pack from Hobbycraft and thought it would make a lovely lap quilt for my dad when it gets cooler. I sandwiched a layer of light wadding in it so it's not too heavy. It was posted at the beginning of the week so arrived in plenty of time for Dad's birthday today and he says he loves it. We also sent him the full box set of The Detectorists, a lovely gentle humoured series set in the English countryside that I know he'll enjoy.

Take care
xxx




41 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your weight loss. I had to convert stones to pounds ( 3 stones equals 42 pounds!!) You are amazing!

    Also, I like the quilt you made for your father. It's not always easy to find "masculine" fabric but you managed to choose very nice prints.

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    1. Thank you, I forgot about the conversion, sounds even better in pounds lol x

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  2. I'm sure he is delighted with his lovely lap quilt.

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    1. He really feels the cold, so it’ll be nice to go over his knees when it gets cooler x

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  3. The lap quilt absolutely stunning. Well done on the weight loss.

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  4. Well done! I'm struggling with SW at the moment, and had my lowest weight loss ever this morning. There are some people at our group who like the sound of their own voice too much, and others who have started with the 'you don't need to lose any more' comments, which I am ignoring!

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    1. A loss is a loss though. Your target weight is personal to you, I think some people may be feeling a bit envious x

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  5. WOW well done! And the lap quilt is lovely.

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  6. Well done on your weight loss …

    I do like the lap quilt you made for your Dad … pleased to hear that your parents are 'muddling through' it's certainly not easy at times.

    My good wishes for this new month of August, the days certainly go quickly.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thank you, being healthier can only be a good thing x

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  7. Congratulations on your weight loss Cheryl, you've done brilliantly. X

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  8. Dear Cheryl
    Congratulations on the weight loss. I lost 2 stone with SW last year and have kept it off, so it certainly worked for me. The lap quilt is lovely (we enjoyed The Detectorists too).
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. That’s great that you’ve kept it off. We really enjoyed The Detectorists, I’m hoping my parents enjoy it as much x

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  9. Wow, you've done so well, have you lost that amount since the end of April? Well done. Glad to hear your mum is home from hospital. I think it helps when there's two of them, they do muddle though together. The lap blanket is lovely, I like the fabrics you chose, it will be lovely and cosy for your dad in the winter months.

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    1. Thank you, yes, since I joined. It’s a relief to have mum home, it was a terrible strain on my dad going to and from the hospital every day x

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  10. Congratulations on the weight loss.
    A very pretty and soft looking lap quilt that you made for your dad. I'm sure he will love it and a happy birthday to your dad.

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    1. Thank you, it’ll be nice and cosy in the autumn over his knees x

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  11. Congratulations on the awards. That's great that the program is working so well for you. The quilt is lovely. What a thoughtful gift.

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  12. Congrats on the weight loss. We move into our house on Tuesday. After all the moving the past two years, I'm ready to settle down and concentrate on losing weight/improving my health.

    Happy birthday to your Dad. I know he will LOVE the little quilt you made.

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  13. Well done on the weight loss. xx

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  14. Awww....well done you on the weight loss. That is amazing.

    I just love the fabric you used for your Dad's lap quilt. I've not seen that in our Hobbycraft else there would be some in my stash for sure.
    Hugs-x-

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  15. Congratulations on your weight loss, a great achievement. I need to lose some weight and would be grateful for some tips. Love the fabric choice in the quilt.

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    1. My biggest tip would be to follow the slimming world plan, you can do it on line too x

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  16. Love that lap quilt!
    Congratulations on the weight loss> I have done SW in the past but unfortunately put the weight back on again, my fault not SW. I was thinking of going back again, i need to loose about a stone to feel better about myself and about 2 stone to be back to where i was. Have a good weekend

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    1. Thank you, it is a good plan, doesn’t feel like dieting at all x

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  17. Congrats on the weight loss, not an easy task with all the stress you have been under. Best of luck to your parents and Happy Birthday to your Dad.

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  18. Beautiful quilt. I'm totally going to try this out. Nice pattern.

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  19. Happy August! We are in the dog days of summer here. HOT! and HUMID!
    I like the quilt, I love the fox. :-) Tell me more about the series you sent your dad? Is it a TV show?

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    1. Same here, making me look forward to autumn. Yes it was on the BBC, 3 series about 2 men who do metal detectoring as a hobby, lovely gentle comedy x

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  20. well done with the weight loss and what a lovely quilt, great fabrics.

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  21. Your weight loss is spectacular. So very difficult to do.

    And a delightful quilt you made for your Dad. Happy Birthday to him.

    "The Detectorists, a lovely gentle humoured series set in the English countryside..." This certainly sounds like a nice, nice show. I do love all shows set in your beautiful country's lovely countryside. And gentle humoured also sounds perfect. Must look and see if it is offered on our BBC shows on Prime.

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  22. Belated birthday wishes to your dad. You have had a busy time this last month with various celebrations. His quilt is lovely, the pattern and the colours. Hope his op goes well.
    Graham has just joined SW.I'm in the middle of sorting some meal plans. Lunches are the meal I'm finding tricky for ideas.
    Well done on your weight loss.
    Lisa x

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