Wednesday 20 August 2014

Yarn Along

I am still plodding along with preparations for the wedding, crocheting flowers and sanding coasters.  Slow but steady I am certainly under no pressure yet.  The wedding is at the end of November so still plenty of time.

 
I am also attempting to get everything prepared for Christmas so that I am under no pressure.  I have crocheted some washcloths ready for little stocking gifts and for the guest bedroom.  A fun easy make which will make you smile.


 
A reindeer and a cracker have been done so far, who knows what else will appear.
 
I have been browsing Wedding Details and Christmas Details, both by Mary Norden.  Both books are quite inspiring, they are not makes just elements of a Wedding or Christmas to add classy finishing touches that enchant and impress.
 
I have just started to read  Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller that has had good reviews, but it is early days yet so I haven't formed an opinion.

 
 
What are you creating and reading?
 
See you soon.
 
 
 

23 comments:

  1. Your little reindeer is fantastic!

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  2. Your Christmas washcloths are darling! Have fun, sweet lady! Hugs to you!

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  3. Love the reindeer washcloth, what a perfect idea. You are way ahead of me, I think there will not be much in the way of homemade presents this year.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  4. Great work for wedding..
    I like every details in a wedding, no doubt your touch will be great.
    Miss.

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  5. The Borders sticker takes you back, I wish we still had Borders!

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  6. you are busy and it seems that you are getting a lot done. I find I'm much happier when I start early, less pressure! Love the little wash cloths :)

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  7. Clever makes! Did you put traditional treats in the Cracker? I am reading: Facing East by Mathewes-Green, The Orthodox Way and The Orthodox Church by Timothy Ware [finding some humor in the first :) and all of them interesting in fact] xx

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    1. The reindeer has soap and the cracker has shower gel, these are for the guest bedroom. Specific ones for stockings will be filled to suit the recipient.

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  8. Love your wash cloths, who could resist homemade lovelies. Hope the coasters are ready to show soon-love wool creations but wood is something else, very organic and tactile.
    I miss reading-just need a few more hours.....or a holiday! maybe next year.

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  9. My goodness you have a lot going on! The flowers are looking pretty. I bet you are glad to get a jump on things.

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  10. gosh, i wish i was organized enough to be thinking (and producing!!) for Christmas!!!

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  11. I don't know how you are managing to think Christmas and Wedding at the same time!! xx

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  12. It always feels so good to get ahead for Christmas. Love your Christmas crackers!! That's a great idea.

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  13. I have that wedding book as well! We are on the brink of another big announcement here! Love the flowers and the planning!

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  14. You just reminded me that I bought yarn last January for washcloths in Christmas colors. I better get going!! Your little yarn flowers are sweet, and what a great idea for putting soap and shower gel into washcloths!

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  15. Oh Christmas, its started already lol. I saw cards in a charity shop yesterday. Your flowers are very sweet. Val xxx

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  16. Lovely creations...like always...
    I'm crocheting some squares..and reading "heading out to wondeful" by robert goorick...
    Have a nice day !
    Anna

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  17. Whoah Christmas! Arghh! well done you for the organisation!

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  18. I love being prepared in advance too! lovely things here!

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  19. I love that reindeer, so clever. I read that book and it is a very good read .Hope you are well

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  20. Brilliant washcloths, I love the reindeer one. You are so orgainised.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  21. Glad I wasn't the only one who had a wedding near the holiday season! I absolutely adore that reindeer and the cracker you crocheted. I'd have never thought of either!

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  22. The reindeer is too cute!
    Great ideas for Christmas.
    Your pretty flower garden is growing!

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