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Yesterday I was thinking of things I love and as I was sat snuggled under my WIP tripling away I thought....... how much I love the feel of the Rowan yarn running through my fingers and the warm, cosy, safe feeling it gives me.



Now I am on the last stages I just couldn't wait any longer to show you.






Using five different colours I made thirty six little squares first with a single round of triples then a double round.






Then putting them in fours to make bigger squares, I used a join on the go technique from the lovely Lucy at Attic 24, she has been the inspiration for me learning to crochet and also gave me desire to attempt something so big. This was a challenge for me I don't mind admitting, I am one of those quick results sort of crafter who likes to flit from one project to another but I have had to surpress urges to do other projects in order to give my beloved blanket the time and love it deserves.





So here's a glimse as you can see a double row edges each big square, bright pink, well it is for me and I love pink!

So what happens next.....................
I am going to and another double row of pink around the nine large squares, but then I am not sure wether to do one round of each colour or maybe two finishing with a scollop edge maybe we will have to see where it takes me.
Have you any ideas?

Happy Valentines

Hope you have enjoyed spending time with those
you love, doing things you love.

Poorly Times

Today the Calpol bottle has taken a bashing we have been struggling in this house for sometime with nasty sore throats, runny noses, aches and coughs. We try to manage these at home but today we had to give in with a trip to the doctor. Poor little N has got tonsilitus and tharengitus apoligies for spellings haven't got a clue whether they are right or not.
What I do know is she is feeling absolutely awful. So I was so pleased when a kind boss said to go home early from work so i could snuggle up with her under an almost complete WIP.

OH WOW how soon they grow uP

Today is a special day in our home as it is hubby's
Birthday. We both work til 5 on a Wednesday so the girls
are at home with their Nanny. Big girl likes to come back
to our house (just over the road) to get on with home work
or just CHILL! for a bit.
But today when we pulled up outside the house it was clear
no chilling had taken place.

Balloons greeted us on the door and on opening that door we
could smell the most delicious smell.

All by herself she had managed to bake and decorate the most
fabulous cake for her daddy.





She has only been at secondary school for five months but
she seems so grown up.

Oh ...........I bet your thinking the kitchen looked a right mess,
well I can tell you it was immaculate not a dish or sticky spoon in sight.

Think I will start teaching her how to cook the tea next!

Just dropping in to tempt you back!

Thought I would just pop by with some pic's of something
that is a really big part of my life at the moment.

Just wait while i unwrap the precious contents .

Oh I love having some fabulous shops on my doorstep.

Look at these great colours, If only you could feel how amazingly soft it is.

It is a little costly but I LOVE IT!

It is going to be something very very special, infact,

total indulgence as it is for

ME.

Hope you come back to see the WIP

So WhAts BeEn HaPPenInG

When I started this blog I thought it would be easy to find the time to put some

photo's and words on regularly.

Big excuse on the way!

But I was forgetting that it was October and life starts to get more manic

than ever at this time of the year.

First was Hubby settling into New Job his first move in almost 20 years.

Shortly followed by the birth of my second and equally as precious nephew Rufus.

Then came the excitement of a 5th Birthday in the house, which meant

party, so we went to Build A Bear with five little girls and a Big SiSter.

What a fantastic time was had.

Then off home for CuPcAkEs.

And of course there was a little time for crochet.

These little stars looked Fabulous dotted around at

Christmas sorry for the very poor photo.

Hearts for Haiti

First a sorry I will try harder to put posts on, I will make it a New Year resolution!

Hearts for Haiti


Like a lot of people I have been moved by the stories coming out of Haiti I can't imagine what these poor people are going through.
Last week I emptied the change in my purse into the Shelter Box bucket but was left wanting to a bit more only not sure what. Then I remembered the lovely hug sent to me last year from my dear friend Linda.

www.chalkygilbert.blogspot.com

An idea was born.

First lovely fabric from Serendipity Quilts of Bovey Tracey bought to make bunting for Alanna's newly decorated room.

Next some aromatic Lavender.

Just in time for Valentines, quick and easy to make.

So these will go into a basket with a dish for donations and hopefully will send a little love and comfort across the miles showing that people care.