I'm back with a crochet post today...Hurray. My third blanket of 2011 is almost finished :0)
I've been soldiering on in the recent heatwave ,completing the last few rounds of my "vintage" giant granny.
Yesterday was a work day. I didn't get home till 6.30pm and the cooler weather meant it felt so cozy to take my blanket into the bedroom to complete the border. At the end of a stressy day it was wonderful to enjoy a quiet cuppa watching the final of The Great British Bake Off ,snuggled up in bed with my hooky . It's the perfect relaxation for me .
Today the weather has turned so blustery and garden is covered in leaves......
A little thrifting, mingled in with the regular shopping this morning netted this lovely.....
It was reduced to £1.50 and I bought it for the pretty 100% cotton fabric which will be ideal for small sewing projects. It also has 7 cute glass buttons which are a bonus.........
Back home this afternoon I enjoyed sitting chatting with my Mum as the wind whistled in the chimney. I'm sewing in the ends now !! ..........
As you can see it's back to socks weather here and it was lovely to cozy up under my blanket.......
Back soon with a ta- dah :0)
Thank you all for your continued wonderful comments. I'm still having troubles leaving comments on some blogs .
Also, I'm also still waiting to here back from you, Anne and Claire ,my giveaway winners . I hope you got my e.mail. If not leave a comment here and I'll try again :0)
Hope your week is going well.
Jacquie x
Beautiful blanket,
ReplyDeletegreet Crissi
I've been trying to sew the ends in as I go on both the blankets I'm working on - else I fear that I'd never do them - it is my most hated task.
ReplyDeleteHas been a sock day here too - well for one foot!!
Ooh, what a lovely post! Crochet-goodness, yummy! Your charity shop find is a stunner too! :)
ReplyDeleteYes I sew in the ends as I go too....otherwise, the bigger the piece gets, the more I dread finishing it! Your blanket looks lovely, can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteI so wish we had thrift shops here :(
ReplyDeleteYour giant granny blanket is looking wonderful though it makes me feel even hotter as the temperatures here are even higher than they were in July and August!
Hop on over for a visit at my blog--I left you a little something there ;)
xxx
My thrift shops are just horrible, I am always so jealous of the finds I see on blogs. I just love the blanket and the colors are just perfect. Well done.
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Every time you post a photo of your giant granny blankets it makes me want to make one! I've just started my cashmerino ripple blanket though so perhaps I will hold off just a little longer on the giant granny :-)
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Those pesky ends are a nightmare to deal with ~ but a necessary evil! Your blanket is looking good though and I'm looking forward to seeing it finished. It's definitely sock weather here too ~ it's getting very blustery and wintery. A real contrast to last week! :O)x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blanket! I have to say I hate sewing in ends! still its always worth it in the end. lisa xx
ReplyDeleteYour blanket looks so warm and cosy ,definately something to snuggle into on those cold winter nights , looking forward to seing it all finished xx
ReplyDeleteI love the colours of your giant granny Jacquie, just beautiful and romantic. As for the dress, it's a stunner, I would be tempted to wear it as a vintage style dress, maybe over jeans? before cutting it up. Love a glass button or two I do. I think you have a real eye for gorgeous colour combinations xox I'm just about to watch the recorded British bake Off from last night, I'm so pleased you didn't mention who won:0)
ReplyDeleteMad the way the weather was cold and miserable and then hotter than a summers day and now back to blowing a gale and cold. Loving the cooler weather though. I love the cosy cosy season! This winter I will knit socks.
ReplyDeleteYour blanket looks divoon!
xxx
Love your blanket and the dress!
ReplyDeleteYour whole post made me feel cosy!!
Love the first shot. I am weaving in ends too... ugh... ;-)
ReplyDeleteEsther.
Looks like another stunning blanket there! Gorgeous! xxx
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ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying the Great British Bake Off every week too, it's been great seeing all the different creations. I don't know what was going off with that trophy though - I wouldn't like to have that on my mantlepiece!
ReplyDeleteLovely charity shop find; you've got your money's worth there with the fabric AND buttons.
Lovely blanket- those colours are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnd always fab to have a great little charity shop find- that top is sooo sweet. (buttons and fabric a bonus, methinks!)
Xx
Hi Jacquie,
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your giant granny reveal. Crochet in bed with a cuppa, very relaxing indeed.
I did send a reply email with my postal address to you. I'll try again.
Anne xx
ohh que entrada más bonita, tu manta maravillosa unos colores preciosos, me he relajado leyendo tu entrada!!
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Hi Jacquie, I replied straight back to your email with my address, I will try and email you again now, if you don't get it let me know. Lovely blanket x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket and beautiful thrift find. And cute socks! :)
ReplyDeleteYou sound like a woman after my own heart. I love nothing more than relaxing in bed with my crocheting watching something good on TV. I too am making a granny blanket. There is something really soothing about crocheting something that you don't have to think too hard about.Looking forward to seeing the finished article
ReplyDeletelovely cosy images ;0)
ReplyDeletealways enjoy your post the blanket looks so snuggly...quite blustery here yesterday to seems more grey today...perfect for snuggles with my daughter as she has ear ache and off school today ;0(x
Oooh a snuggly post! It is definitely that kind of day here too. x
ReplyDeletecan't wait for the blanket big reveal, its looking fab :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait fot the tah dah post! Your projects and your pictures are always very pretty. Have an awesome week!
ReplyDeleteWow you've had a busy productive week Jacquie, that blanket looks divine. What will we do with ourselves on a Tuesday night now 'bake off' has finished? It's been unmissable hasn't it.
ReplyDeleteAs for your charity shop find, pure gold it's stunning look forward to seeing that in a future project.
Ooh I loved GBBO! Another fab series and I was pleased Jo won. Did you watch the masterclass show this evening? I was so inspired I am baking brownies!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the big reveal on your blanket, congrats on finishing!
Jones x
I love the giant granny, well done for getting your ends sewn in! You'll be so glad you did it :-) Your dress is a right bargain too, never thought of buying charity clothes to sew with :-)
ReplyDeleteThat blanket is looking gorgeous. All those ends though...I have to do mine every few rows or they make me feel too daunted!!! x
ReplyDeleteI love the colours you have chosen for your granny blanket so pretty. I love your blog and pop by regular but don't always leave a comment.
ReplyDeleteYour blanket looks so inviting and snuggly on a miserable, rainy day like today. I'm new to crocheting and keep hearing about the daunting task of sewing in the ends! K xx
ReplyDeleteHi Jacquie,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket, I also am looking forward to your ta-da. I love those buttons on your thrift store find.
Just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your patterns and tutorials. I am using the mini hexagons to try to make a version of a quilt picture, except in crochet. Also the flower broach and how you fixed the pin on the back was awesome.
Hugs,
René
Hello
ReplyDeleteLove the big granny.
I too have crocheted a big granny. When it gets big enough, you start to need more than one ball to go all the way round. But then you have some leftovers you can't use.....so another blanket starts....and it continues.
You can never have too many crochet blankets, lol.
Best Wishes
Primrose