My table runner project went well and I managed to finish it in a day, some before dinner and some afterwards.
I had had my eye on this range of fabric for ages, and as soon as it was marked down at work I snapped it up, along with some batting, to make a table runner and placemats. This is a preprinted panel, which I backed with the batting and blossom fabric, and the placemats will be made with the blossoms and a coordinating all over heron fabric.
Today I was meeting two different friends for coffee/tea and had a couple of hours in between so popped into Michaels with a coupon and gift card. Often, I can walk around the whole store and leave empty handed, but today I discovered some new yarn and it was so pretty I brought some home.
It’s called Loops & Threads Chameleon, it comes in 100 gram balls, it’s 62% acrylic, 38% polyester, and this particular colourway is Rainbow. It feels very soft. I shall add it to the stash for now until the right project comes along.
NICOLA KNITS 
More beautiful stuff.
Nicola, i am looking through all your projects ! I is so much fun as I like to crochet. Have a pattern for those over the wrist gloves and looking for wool . You mentioned Michaels so will look there first… Somewhere down the line I will get more sources from you. Not to disturb your projects though.
That table runner and placements are fabulous and just what I would have chosen. Crane is very lucky bird ha. A little superstition still exists.
Rayne, I will email you with details of stores. 🙂