lilqueenie

Can we bring out own 'stunt babies' with us!!

when is it? where do they meet?

Hello - is anyone up for a little get together this Tuesday (16th March) for a slingmeet? I thought it would be a good idea to get some of us who use slings/carriers and some of us who are new to the game to swop ideas and possibly try out some different styles (bring a sling if you have one!). Purely selfish! I have been using a BabyBjorn which is getting a little uncomfortable now he's getting bigger, and want to get some advice before lashing out - there are some other parents coming from Baby and Bump: http://www.babyandbump.com/natural-parenting/289937-sling-meet-sheffield-3.html Planning on meeting at Meadowhall Upper deck in the Oasis food court at 11am outside the entrance to the cinema, then we can get a drink and sit somewhere close by where we can cause a little meyhem - should be quiet at that time of the day.

Just seen a place in the centre of Sheffield - didn't catch the name. It is by the back door of Marks and Spencers on Chapel Walk

Hello - I'd love your advice on something. I am thinking of buying a patio fruit tree - something like this: http://www.thompsonandmorgan.com/fruit1/product/dww3680/1.html or this: http://www.thompsonandmorgan.com/fruit1/product/dww3657/1.html And I was wondering if anyone has any experience with anything like this? Do they relly produce good crops? And what kind of pot would you reccomend? It says 2ft pot - would a wooden one do? Or would ceramic be better? And would there be a prefered compost? I was very lucky to be given a Thompson and Morgan voucher for Christmas - and would like to buy a more permanent plant than the usual onions and tomatoes that I usually buy. Thanks!

Rwss - thanks - I'd not heard of Running with Scissors, but will investigate the workshops etc - it looks like a good variety of stuff going on. I feel like this is my introduction to the world of Sheffield Crafts! 123456a - good motto to have! I'll do that. And look out the oil can too. A little tlc can go a long way too! I'm so happy to think of all these ancient sewing machines clunking away across Sheffield....

Good thinking guys - a test patch would be somewhere to start! I've no idea what thickness of wadding to try, I might buy something thin to start with and double up.

I am planning on using my old Singer Sewing machine for some very simple patchwork quilting. I wanted to ask your advice about whether you though it was up to the job, and if I needed any extra bits. It is a 1900's machine (I think) in pretty good working order. I have never done patchwork before, and although it sews through cotton easily - how would it cope with running over wadding? And how thick could I push it? How thick would you reccommend for a quilt that would be used on cold evenings? Would I need any special needles for it, or a special foot? I am a complete novice at this (which is why my patchwork quilt will be in simple squares, nothing fancy!).

Experiences with hairdressers are all so personal. I've found The Business in Stocksbridge really good. No pretensions, really friendly. Think it is a bit of a find because you can't see in the windows from street level (it is on first floor) - but well worth walking up the stairs

If you are growing broad beans do you sow them in pots before planting outside? My packet of seeds (Aquadulche) say to plant outside from Jan - surely it is too cold? (Although I am not prepared to start digging through the snow!)

Search for 'Environment and Conservation' on the third box on Help Yourself: http://www.sheffieldhelpyourself.org.uk

I don't know much about weaning - my little boy is only 4 weeks old! But I am interested in this - http://www.babyledweaning.com/ Baby Led Weaning - where you give your baby finger food rather than pureed food - I don' know if your little girl might find something she likes to eat - like a piece of melon - and that might lead her on to other foods?

Best maternity buy I made was some maternity vests from Next - super stretchy, and kept me snug. That along with some bigger pants )

I planted purple sprouting broccoli outside a few weeks ago from tiny little plug plants, and they have come on really well since. I just put them out with plenty of compost in the hole and kept them well watered. The need some slug protection though. Not grown them before, but I choose them because they will keep the beds green over the dark months and then be ready for cropping in spring (I hope). Also have some winter cabbage - I need something to keep the garden green over the winter!

Ok - I am going to investigate my cabbages - hope it is not too late to sow them now. I've also been reading about land crss - like water cress, but it grows on land. Has anyone grown this - and what does it taste like?