Wednesday 14 October 2015

From The Craft Room

I have a busy crafting period planned, with two new babies and Christmas gifts to work on.  A enjoyable pace of crafting to enjoy. In the short term I have a dress to alter in preparation for a black tie event I am attending with my dear husband next week.


 
 
The strange light is not doing it justice, it is a beautiful shade of green in a soft velvet and is far more elegant on than it looks on the wardrobe.
 
I have another pair of jeans to alter, even though I buy petite as I am only 4' 11" they are still too long.  Another urgent job is a stitch in my husbands favourite cardigan as the buttons are feeling loose.
 
The fabrics are all ready sorted to start a quilt for Wilbur's baby brother, but that is a job for after my holiday.
 
 
I have collected the arran wool from Skegness so that is now ready and bagged for blankets.
 

 
I am working on a crochet granny square blanket for the nursing chair and so far it is looking good and just as I imagined it.  The bright centres are a feast for the eyes and are jewel like amidst the grey and white.  It will be interesting to see it all together.
 



 
The sewing in fairy has not been around, I keep hoping that she will turn up and sew in all the ends.  I regret now not doing it as I go now isn't that always the case.
 
I have also sorted out the yarn for a ripple baby blanket and that is the project I think will be my holiday project.  A 9 hour flight is a long time to sit with no crochet.
 

 
The light once again is not showing the true colour of the yarn it is quite a bright, vibrant turquoise, silver grey and white.  Just need to sort out some holiday reading and I am set.
 
There is still my winter project, going along at snails pace too.  I have decided that I will make sure that I do at least one granny square a day so that there will always be some progress.  Have you got multiple projects or do you work on just one thing at a time?
 
See you soon.
 
 
 
 

28 comments:

  1. beautiful.... and that turquoise is just lovely xxx

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  2. Oh my word, you are going to be busy! Everything looks just lovely though :-) xx

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  3. You have so many projects to keep you very busy. Looking forward to see your finished projects.

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  4. I can see the lovely shade of green in the second photo. Reminds me of emeralds!! So pretty. Whenever I see granny squares I think of my grandmother and the wonderful quilts that she used to make for us. Thank you for the memories. I can't wait to see the finished product!! So glad your tooth is feeling better. I've had several dental issues in the last couple of years and it's just terrible. Brought up so much anxiety for me. : ( xoxo

    ~ Wendy

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  5. I can see the deep green and it is beautiful. I'm only 5 ft. tall so I know what you mean about having to shorten things. I buy Gloria Vanderbilt short jeans, not petite, and they're the only ones I found that I don't have to shorten.

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  6. All lovely projects. It's good to be busy. I have quite a lot of different projects on the go at the moment and I find it difficult to make sure that some are not neglected. I think setting a target, like at least one granny square a day, is a very good idea.

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  7. I usually just work one at a time but I'm growing bored of the one I'm working on and I was contemplating starting another. Hope you have a productive day. :)
    xx Beca

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  8. You have lots of fun and interesting projects on the go! I'm the same I always like yo have quite a few WIPs so that I can work on them as the mood takes me.
    Marianne x

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  9. You will look so regal in your green velvet dress - it looks sumptuous!
    I like that you can see jewels in your crocheted granny squares - they are so pretty!

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  10. You will look really glamorous in that dress , I love velvet it always looks classy and sexy at the same time xxx

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  11. My goodness, you are so busy! So much going on. I hope that you have a great time wearing your beautiful dress and the lovely shawl!!! xx

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  12. You are a busy, busy lady! I love the black dress and the knitted shawl is just lovely...it looks really good together :)

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  13. I'm very excited for you for your visit to America! I hope you have loads of fun and take lots of photos. I've taken yarn and hook on the plane and not once have I used them.. the seats are so uncomfortable and cramped that I end up just using my iPad to play games. Have fun!! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  14. Looks like lots of fun project on the way!! can't wait to see 'em all :) have a wonderful day!

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  15. Hi! Visiting you from Connie's blog! You do have a lot of nice projects going. In my mind I have a lot going! LOL I am slowly working on a lap quilt, Christmas pillow cases and knitting dish cloths. I have extreme fatigue from Lyme so don't have the energy to work long periods but like to feel I am creating something. Yours will be beautiful. Nancy

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  16. Hi! Visiting you from Connie's blog! You do have a lot of nice projects going. In my mind I have a lot going! LOL I am slowly working on a lap quilt, Christmas pillow cases and knitting dish cloths. I have extreme fatigue from Lyme so don't have the energy to work long periods but like to feel I am creating something. Yours will be beautiful. Nancy

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  17. You are so busy...love your dress and shawl. I picked a winner for my book give away...but it wasn't you ...sorry. I almost want to give you one as well and Gracie. Oh well....maybe you could pick one up while in FL when you come on holiday...Barnes and Noble have has it. I hope your issue with teeth gets fixed before you go. I'm still getting used to my bridge...it's much better than a missing tooth!! email me snapperbeckatgmaildotcom Take care!

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  18. Beautiful outfit !!! And always busy with x projects....
    Have a lovely day !
    Anna

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  19. That is such a pretty outfit! All that you are working on!! It is amazing!! Wish I could plan ahead like you do.

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  20. The dress is beautiful, green velvet, my absolute favourite. The squares are coming on,you seem to have quite a collection growing there xx

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  21. You have lots of nice projects on the go. I love your dress! I had a dark blue velvet gown when I was younger and I loved wearing it for dances in school. If it's any consolation, I'm 5'6'' and I still find most pants to be relatively long for me. I often have to cuff them (because I'm a bit lazy and never get around to hemming them properly). :)

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  22. The dress is beautiful, you must show us a photo with you in it! Have a wonderful time at the big event.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  23. You are an inspiration! I have multiple projects in the works, but not as well organized as yours :) Your dress for the event is lovely and I hope you and your hubby have a grand time! xx

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  24. you have been doing so much these days!! lovely projects and I love those squares just waiting to be stitched together.

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  25. Beautiful evening-wear! Love that! And such great projects you are working on! Love the yarn colors you have chosen.

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  26. These look like lovely projects. I am partial to the colours in your last photo. Hopefully the tucking-in-the-tails fairy will show up soon for you.

    Wishing you a beautiful day...
    Brenda


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  27. How did I miss this post? Your dress looks lovely. Enjoy your night out. You have been so busy, I am admiring all your makes. Jo x

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