Tuesday, 2 January 2018

Come Fly With Me

We didn't have the quiet New Year in together as planned.  Friends from Church phoned to invite us to their party, we decided to go and had a wonderful Hogmanay.  The first of many more celebrations on this beautiful Island.  It is another bank holiday here where everything is quiet and nothing open, a wonderful time of reflection and future planning. 

I love a list so I have made a start on the list of crafty creations I wish to complete this year.  One of them was a wonderful owl cushion that I found in an old issue of Simply Crochet, issue 11.


So come fly with me indeed, a start was made before Christmas...


...using some oddments of Aran yarn from previous projects.


It really did crochet up very quickly and was stitched together using a blanket stitch.


Sadly I didn't have a round cushion inner so I am using a square one at the moment.  Not really a good look, but will suffice for now.  A round inner is on the list for next time I go shopping.




So although started in 2017, it is the first finish for 2018.  A cushion all ready for the pew that is on the list for renovation once the outbuilding is done.

Many thanks for all your comments and well wishes for the New Year, they are all so much appreciated.

See you soon.




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33 comments:

  1. Sharon2 January 2018 at 05:20

    It's beautiful! What a great finish to start the New Year! I look forward to seeing all your creations.

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  2. Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm2 January 2018 at 05:26

    Love your first finish and agree with you on the pillow shape. I was reading some of your past posts and just realized I missed so many. Sounds like your holidays were nice but a change. Seem like life just keeps bringing on change doesn’t it. Love your “word” for the year. Wishing you two the best and a healthy New year

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  3. Simple Living2 January 2018 at 05:30

    Lovely cushion.x

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  4. Pioneer Woman at Heart2 January 2018 at 05:38

    I looks great with the square lining.

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  5. Mac n' Janet2 January 2018 at 06:44

    What a cutie, nice way to start the year.

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  6. At Rivercrest Cottage2 January 2018 at 06:49

    What an adorable cushion! Creating something and actually finishing it is a great way to start the new year. I'm convinced 2018 is going to be a great new year.

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  7. Teresa Kasner2 January 2018 at 08:37

    I love the owl cushion you made.. it's very cute! Your yarn colors are perfect in it too. I think you will have a wonderful new year. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  8. Meredith2 January 2018 at 08:40

    So cute, I love the new cushion. Well done. Enjoy your quite day.

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  9. frayed at the edge2 January 2018 at 08:43

    I love your owl - what a super first finish for the New Year!!

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  10. Crimson Kettle2 January 2018 at 09:48

    Ahh how cute and made so quickly too!

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  11. Mylittlepieceofengland2 January 2018 at 11:00

    What a lovely owl and you made him so quickly. Happy new year xx

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  12. Jo2 January 2018 at 13:04

    Oh, how cute. A great crafty start to the new year.

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  13. Betsy2 January 2018 at 13:12

    Such a cute owl! A great start on a crafty year ahead. Happy New Year my friend.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  14. Christina2 January 2018 at 14:32

    Can't beat a Scottish Hogmanay party! Glad you had a good time. Your owl cushion is very sweet - even with the square stuffing. A good start for a new crafty year. Wishing you and Gerard a happy and healthy 2018. xx

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  15. Patsy2 January 2018 at 15:26

    What's a hogmanay? Is it anything like a hootennanny?

    Like the square cushion better than round. Good call.

    You go, Girl! Love seeing your finished projects.

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  16. Granny Marigold2 January 2018 at 16:13

    I had an idea what Hogmanay was but checked it out just to be sure. Nice that you were inviited out and had a lovely celebration. We, on the other hand, had a quiet evening with a bottle of red wine that we had been given at Christmas. Unfortunately it must have been very high in Nitrites because I got the worst headache.
    You've begun your creating this year with a bang and the Owl pillow is done! Good for you.

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  17. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen2 January 2018 at 16:16

    Your little project is darling! I'm glad you enjoyed a lovely New Year's eve. Surprise invitations can be most welcome in a new area. Enjoy the first week of the new year. ♥

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  18. krishna2 January 2018 at 20:02

    so, so beautiful!!!

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  19. Nancy Chan2 January 2018 at 23:25

    Glad you were invite to join in the celebration. A cute owl! Looking forward to see more of your lovely craft!

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  20. Gattina3 January 2018 at 00:45

    Even without round face it looks so cute ! You did a great job !!

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  21. Polly3 January 2018 at 03:56

    oh he's lovely. Well done, a good start. I'm struggling with a lap quilt at the moment :-(

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  22. Rosie3 January 2018 at 06:50

    Lovely owl cushion, that would make me smile each time I looked at it:)

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  23. Cynthia3 January 2018 at 08:58

    I have a "thing" for owls and I don't think I've ever seen an owl cushion. He's so cute. The first week of the year isn't even over and you've competed your first project! You are way ahead of me!

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  24. BABALUCCIA3 January 2018 at 09:54

    Wonderful work my dear
    Happy New year

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  25. Janice3 January 2018 at 11:34

    Love the owl! How nice that you were invited out on New Years Eve!

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  26. karen3 January 2018 at 11:52

    happy new year and may 2018 be filled with extra good health and happiness!

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  27. Sheila3 January 2018 at 14:30

    Oh my......that is very cute.
    Lovely to hear that you were invited to a party.
    Hugs-x-

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  28. Lorrie3 January 2018 at 19:30

    How lovely to be included in a party for NYE. Your first finish is a cute one!

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  29. Grandmabeckyl.blogspot3 January 2018 at 20:27

    I like the owl! So coooo-oool! My first thing I need to do is finish with hemming my curtains. One still waiting to be cut the correct length then sewn. Then work on my granddaughter's quilt for her birthday in May. I make lists as well and it does help me realize what needs done. Happy New Year!

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  30. Pensive Pensioner4 January 2018 at 07:58

    The owl cushion is adorable, I love it x

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  31. Beatrice P. Boyd4 January 2018 at 14:49

    Wishing you a wonderful and Happy New Year, Lorraine and Gerald. The little owl is very bright and cheerful too.

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  32. handmade by amalia5 January 2018 at 01:32

    How sweet! I can tell your owl is a deep thinker.
    Amalia
    xo

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  33. myshabbychicvintagefrugallife14 January 2018 at 14:14

    I love this owl is fantastic xxx

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