Tuesday 20 October 2015

Crazy Granny

I woke this morning to a very dark and overcast  sky, I was sure that it would rain.

 
After a leisurely breakfast I decided it was now or never and proceeded to get the lawn mower out and yes I have managed to get the front and the back lawns done.  So far no rain, just shows you how wrong you can be about a dark sky. 
 
I have had a busy few days preparing for our holiday and can now report that we are ready to go.  All the paperwork is in order and I have checked it all twice.  The suitcases are out and everything laid out ready to be packed.
 

 
Fast passes and Disney dining reservations have been booked, so Mickey Mouse are you ready for two very excited little girls and a crazy Granny?
 
I have just wound some arran wool into manageable balls so that I can take a small project with me for the plane.   I still need to sort out a couple of books for some light holiday reading and a crossword or two, but other than that we are ready.  FLORIDA HERE WE COME!
 

 
I have caught up with all the house and garden jobs so now I intend to have a couple of hours sat in front of the stove.  I want to finish the granny square blanket ready for our new baby grandson.  I am on the last round.
 


 
I had rather hoped that the little people or fairy would come along and sew in all the ends, but alas that was not to be so I had quite the task sewing them all in.  A lesson learnt I think, sew the ends in as you go along.   Do you leave them to the end or do you sew as you go?
 
See you soon. 
 
 
 


36 comments:

  1. Have a great time. Sounds like a lot of fun.

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  2. Wishing you an enjoyable trip in Florida and fun-filled time in Disneyland. The baby blanket is so beautifully done and is so neat! I love the colours.

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  3. Oh, that blanket is gorgeous! Lucky baby boy. I wish you a safe and uneventful trip to Florida and wonderful time there!

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  4. Where is that finishing Faery when I need her? HAve the BEST time in Mickey land. Im jealous

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  5. We are all packed and ready to go Granny. Lily says 6 more sleeps. X

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  6. Have a great holiday in Florida! I just love the baby's blanket you are working on!

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  7. Lovely blanket I have a quarter made granny square blanket which looks like a nest of snakes. I will be sewing the ends in when I pick it up again. Hope you all have a fantastic trip x

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  8. I sew the ends in as I go along. The blanket is lovely and I am sure will be cherished. You are so well organised for your holidays, I should take some lessons with you. x

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  9. How exciting! It's so close! You and the girls will have a fantastic time with Mickey and Minnie!
    Great progress on the blanket!

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  10. Your blanket is gorgeous - I love the combination of colours. Have a fantastic holiday in holiday - how can you not when you are going to Disney World!!
    Caz xx

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  11. You have picked a wonderful time to come to Florida. The weather has turned very nice......there is even some breeze.

    Your grandson's blanket is beautiful. I'm a sew-in-as-you-go kind of girl. LOL

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  12. Have lovley time , That blanket is gorgeous, I wish i could crochet xxx

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  13. Have a lovely time I love Florida . I always sew ends at the end , hate it but it has to be done.
    Have fun

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  14. I would probably do them all at the end...and what a lovely baby blanket it is! Great colors for a baby boy! Have a safe and wonderful trip!

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  15. I try to sew in ends as I go in a project but I have never made such a wonderful blanket as you have. Bravo! Wishing you a safe
    happy trip! xx

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  16. I sew in as I go as I cannot face doing hundreds at the end, plus I like to appreciate a nice neat project as I work on it. Have fun on your trip and take lots of photos.. what lucky little girls! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  17. What a gorgeous blanket. I try and sew ends in as I go, and I also avoid things with too many ends! Wishing you a wonderful holiday. CJ xx

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  18. aahhh have an amazing holiday you are all going to love it :-) your blanket is gorgeous lovely colours. I sew my ends as I go along. Have fun, dee x

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  19. A beautiful blanket, I usually sew the ends in as I go along.
    Have a wonderfrul holiday Lorraine, safe flights.
    Take care and ENJOY.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  20. The blanket is gorgeous ! You did a great job !!! And the colors are perfect !
    Have fun !!!
    Enjoy your holiday !
    Anna

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  21. Gorgeous baby blanket, I deal with the ends as I go along, I couldn't face leaving them to the end. Your blanket seems to have crocheted up very quickly.

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  22. beautiful blanket!!! have fun on your holiday :)

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  23. Beautiful blanket!! (I sew in as I go along, don't like that job at all)
    Have a great time in Florida. We did Disney, Paris last year, great fun but exhausting.

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  24. I love that blanket!!! It will be a real treasure!!! I am a leave the ends - and then I hate sewing them in so I do TRY and do them as I go!!! Hope that you have a fabulous time on your hols!!!! xx

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  25. Love the blanket to... Sounds like some fun coming along wish i could fly off to so e place.. haha it would be nice if the fairies could do that little thing for us. Have a wonderful trip see you soon happy Wednesday with love Janice ps thanks for the visit

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  26. Ooo that blanket is gorgeous. Please may I sneak into your suitcase, I want to go to Disneyland! Have never been and waiting for my littlest one to get a bit bigger so she remembers it then we will be going (will have to drag hubby though!)

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  27. Ooo that blanket is gorgeous. Please may I sneak into your suitcase, I want to go to Disneyland! Have never been and waiting for my littlest one to get a bit bigger so she remembers it then we will be going (will have to drag hubby though!)

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  28. Ooo that blanket is gorgeous. Please may I sneak into your suitcase, I want to go to Disneyland! Have never been and waiting for my littlest one to get a bit bigger so she remembers it then we will be going (will have to drag hubby though!)

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  29. Have a wonderful holiday, the girls must be so excited. The blanket is beautiful xx

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  30. Visiting from Connie's blog! I mostly just knit dishcloths. I don't weave those ends until I am done knitting. Not my favorite job! Your baby blanket is lovely! Nancy

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  31. Wow, you have been busy, as I see from scrolling through this and a few previous posts (I am woefully behind in my blog visiting!). I hope you have a wonderful holiday. It sounds as though you are all organized, even for the return home, with meals awaiting you. That's a beautiful blanket.

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  32. Your afghan looks so cozy and I'm sure grandbaby will like it for a long time. I hope your holiday goes well to America. Long plane flight but it will be good with you and granddaughters! Hubby going too? Hugs!

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  33. I'll come over and sew the ends if you will teach me how to join the squares with that lovely ridge!

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  34. A beautiful granny square blanket -love the colours you have used in the centres.

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