I have been working on a lacy Spring cowl for a gift using alpaca yarn left over from another project. It just needs to be stitched/crocheted into the round.
I will show you it when it is finished. I love how delicate the pattern is and will due to its neutral colour go with any outfit.
I am also working on a crochet wreath, a start has been made on covering the wreath. I am using wool from local sheep and spun on the Island. It has numerous colours through it and reminds me of the ever changing colours of the moorland.
I have already made some flowers using vintage lace and buttons from my massive collection.
It is now my intention to crochet some flowers.
I have just finished another flower brooch, this time with the addition of a ladybird button. I like to have a small gift ready now and again for a little friend and neighbour who I craft with on occasion.
There has been some progress made on Honey's blanket, albeit slowly.
I am also plodding along with my Christmas scrapbook and have been enjoying the process. Making some cards for the next few months is on the list to do. So plenty to be getting on with and keep me busy.
Yesterday we awoke to beautiful red skies and sat for sometime looking out of the window nursing a cup of tea. It was spectacular and in truth the photos do not do it justice.
A beautiful awakening.
As always I thank you for your visit and hope you find something of interest, I also thank you for your uplifting comments. A warm welcome to new followers I do hope you enjoy my little adventures through life.
See you soon.
Your beautiful crochet blanket has inspired me to make my own, using your pattern - I hope you don't mind. I needed a break from the massive double blanket I'm currently making, so a baby blanket in your pattern, which grows quickly using Aran yarn, will be perfect, thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love your crochet work, I can do basic granny stripe but anything else usually looks pants !
ReplyDeletewhat amazing pictures of the sky..
I love your lace and flower brooch! I think I have forgotten how to crochet, haven't crochet for a long time. Your skies are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the wreath and will join you in making one. Those skies are incredible. Would it be cheeky of me to ask if you could take a red sunrise over the sea picture if ever you are up and about early. I would have it enlarged and put in a frame for my craft room.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky photos.How amazing.
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful creative work going on there. Good to keep busy when the days are not so conducive to going outside.
ReplyDeleteJust love the stunning pictures of the colours in the sky. Beautiful.
Lovely crafting mama. Honeys blanket is coming on a treat. Those lace brooches are beautiful. Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful crafting projects, Lorraine, and Honey will surely enjoy the bright colors in the blanket. It can be challenging to capture a good sky. I always have issues with annoying power lines that get in the way.
ReplyDeleteThae shawl is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo many creative ideas in your pretty post! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAlways something interesting here...Honey’s blanket is so nice...lovely color combinations. Speaking of which, those sunrise skies were anazing...perhaps they gave you an indication of the lowery day coming, but your plan to craft through are the way to go.
ReplyDeleteThat lacy cowl is simply beautiful. As are your pieces of vintage lace. Lace, in any form, is so lovely....
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sunrise! We noticed one, a few morning ago. Didn't have my camera upstairs though, and did not get pics. But we certainly enjoyed it, through the trees to the east of us.
We don't have a clear view of either sunrise or sunset, but when the sky is on fire, we can see it! Even without a clear view! :-)))))))
And do you have the saying...? "Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning. Red sky at night, sailors delight." It held true, because the day was stormy.
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The lacy cowl is going to be beautiful when finished. And what an eye-opening morning show with that sunrise and a cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteI hope the weather has improved throughout the day, it's glorious here, more spring-like than winter. What a lot of lovely craft projects you have on the go, it's nice to have a choice according to your mood.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see all of your beautiful crochet projects it really makes me wish that I was more competent with hooks and knitting needles. Alas I do not have the patience.
ReplyDeleteHugs-x-
Your crochet work is beautiful and I love your red sky photos.
ReplyDeleteAll your crafting is amazing! We too have had some beautiful sunrises. Today was almost Spring like.
ReplyDeleteAs usual (I would say) your crochet work is beautiful ! I love the flowers ! It's strange you live rather far away, but we have the same sunsets and sunrises as you exactly the same colors !
ReplyDeletebeautiful lace , I love all your projects
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your crafting day. IT is so fun to be tucked insdie with lots of fun things to do.
ReplyDeleteLovely sky pictures. The Lady Bug brooch is so cute and the lacy cowl looks almost vintage. You do great work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies and colours in your crochet
ReplyDeleteYour lacy scarf is a beauty.. and Honey's blanket is coming along nicely, too. So nice to have craft skills when you live in a rural area. I live in the country and my crochet brings me great joy. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! I love the colors in Honey's blanket... they are gorgeous together! Your lace cowl is beautiful... someone will be very lucky to receive it. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe cowl is just beautiful It looks so light and delicate and, as you say, the colour will go with anything.
ReplyDeleteI love the lace cowl you are working on. It's so feminine. The morning sky photos are amazing. Have a lovely Sunday! ♥
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful you have so much to keep you busy. Loving the crotchet work you're putting together.
ReplyDeleteI, too, have a lot of pretty buttons. I love the way you pair them with lace to make flowers. I believe the flowers would make beautiful tops for napkin rings. I can find inexpensive plastic napkin rings at thrift stores and the flowers could be glued on. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteThat really is a beautiful sky. You do such beautiful work. I love the cowl, and Honey's blanket is going to be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic skies. The lacy crochet looks beautiful especially with a good blocking.
ReplyDeleteThe skies are so beautiful and I love your crochet brooches:)
ReplyDeleteI haven't been over to visit for a while but I see you are still as amazing as ever!! So in awe of all the beautiful things you make! Gorgeous skies too. xo
ReplyDeleteThe sky is spectacular, and a curry evening sounds pretty appealing! Eating curry while watching that sunset sounds pretty good to me!
ReplyDeleteNice red sky, very rich in color. All your photos are good ones!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing the completed wreath. That cowl is gorgeous and its neutral color makes it very versatile. Those skies are gorgeous. Great photos.
ReplyDeletedo you sell your lace buttons? they are just so beautiful! gorgeous red sky pictures.
ReplyDeleteMy oh my …
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful awakening, those sky photographs are gorgeous.
All the best Jan
Lace so PRETTY in your cowl. I love those pattens because you get two for the price of one - the crocheted pattern plus the patterns created by the negative spaces as soon as you put solid darker colours behind it.
ReplyDeleteThe colours in your local wool are beautiful. I love the natural fleece colours of sheep and alpaca - why dye them when the natural colours are so beautiful.
Beautiful crafts and sky photos, thank you for sharing. Cx
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