Wednesday 17 June 2015

Yarn Along

I have finally finished off projects started, sewing in ends and blocking which is a lovely feeling.




 
I have started to make a record of gifts made and who I want them for, its a lovely feeling to know that I am giving something made with love.
 
 
I have started yet another lacy shawl, I love the pattern and the yarn this time is a lovely smoky grey which is perfect for who I have in mind.
 
 
I am reading Thin by Grace Bowman, a memoir of anorexia and her recovery,  a really sad heart breaking account of her addiction to starvation.
 
 
I am once again joining Ginny over at Small Things, why not pop over and see what others have on their needles/hooks and what they are reading.  Have a wonderful day.
 
See you soon.
 
 
 

20 comments:

  1. love the gifts you have made so far, well done.

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  2. Beautiful gifts, I am sure the recipients will be so pleased with them! Lovely shades of green and pink, so pretty :)

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  3. you are so well organised, but I bet it feels so good! The shawls are so lovely! Good for you!

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  4. There's nothing better than giving or receiving a handmade gift. I'm sure the recipients will be delighted xx

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  5. Bravo on finishing things and making records and giving handmade gifts! What pattern is that shawl? I'm working on an Elise shawl in natural alpaca. It's getting bigger! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  6. Looks like a great book
    I LOVE your shawls. I may have to start my gift countdown too

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  7. Love all the finishes - gorgeous! Your Christmas Organiser looks lovely - very efficient! I hope to be that organised for Christmas and birthday gifts - one year I'll get there.

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  8. You are putting me to shame. My pile of unfinished is triumphing over my good intentions :-(
    Amalia
    xo

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  9. Such lovely shawls. Handmade gifts are so beautiful and personal. You are so organised, I must sit down and do some planning.

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  10. Beautiful shawls !!!! Perfect gift for cold days !!!
    Have a lovely day !
    Anna

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  11. Hi Lorraine! Your shawls are stunning, what patterns did you use?
    I love it that you are planning ahead for giving!
    Take care!
    Ingrid xx
    http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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    1. I used the pattern designed by Elisabeth de Herraiz in issue 29 of simply crochet. Hope that helps.

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  12. You are so talented! Wonder if I could find someone to teach me to crochet. I am in need of a new pass time. I am so burnt out on making bonnets and aprons!

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  13. golly have you been productive or what? Love the projects and how beautiful they all are!

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  14. When I wrote a check the other day it dawned on my as I wrote the date that we're almost half way to Christmas. CRAZY!!!!!! You have so many pretty gifts in the works already!! xo

    ~ Wendy

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  15. So many lovely things! That yarn that you are making the new shawl with looks amazing! xx

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  16. Gosh you have been a busy lady finishing off projects - it feels good doesn't it? Love the colour of your shawl
    Caz xx

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  17. You have been busy, that book looks like a bit of a tear jerker.

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  18. Such beautiful projects, I love all the lace!

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  19. How wonderful that you got to finish some of your projects and that they go to be gifted .
    I'm sure all the recipients will love it my friend. I love all of the colors and patterns you chose :)

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