Lana Grossa Cool Wool Print – color-changing merino wool. Perfect for soft, warm garments with a vibrant twist.
I love crocheting flowers and enjoy the creative challenge of turning yarn into seasonal floral goodness. Often my crochet flowers are created to adorn the yarny wreaths that I am a weeny bit addicted to making, it's such a fun...
Hello Lovelies, Firstly let me say a BIG thank you for all you vintage granny love...you are so kind :0) I must say I'm totally in love wi...
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I am either about to completely burn out on all things knit/crocheted, or am heading into a super prolific period...
BIT+ "The Marvelous"
On Wednesday we have arranged to meet Robert & Di at Circular Quay for a drink. They have managed to get a two for one trip round the harbour on a Tall Ship. (Trust an accountant to suss out a good deal) We are beginning to prepare for the homeward trip and packing is becoming an item on the itinerary. Chris is still trying to complete Jade’s bedspread that she had almost completed before we came over. Jade had “Awesome Time” (or the present Aussi equivalent) on Sunday at the Aussi Idol Show. The winner was a Kiwi Maori, I expect Not destined to make a world success of his win – but what do I know. On Tuesdays Vicki spends time decorating a friends house, this has caused a neck/back problem from painting ceilings – but she continues as the money helps. Andy & Robert We met Mr & Mrs Cooperman – and later Nick, Wendy & baby Joshua (Di’s son & family) – at a bar near the Hyatt Hotel under the Bridge. Rob had a very fetching cream hat over which I managed to spill my glass of white wine to remind him of the meeting. They have had a great time & are staying in Manley with Nick & family. They are off to The Hunter & Port Stephens and then the Blue Mts over next few days, so following a well trodden path. We waved them off from the quay by The Hyatt & they sailed off on a lovely late afternoon, if a bit blustery, on the three masted barque James Craig. As usual the Harbour was a hive of activity, but it was great to catch up, perhaps we might get to a Rotary Meeting – on second thoughts perhaps not. Thursday 26th & instead of a walk on the North Shore we walked the lovely Botanical Gardens & down passed the Opera House. Christchurch Botanical Gardens was full of flowers & shrubs in full bloom; Sydney has very few flowers but many magnificent trees & then there is the backdrop of the Harbour, The City & The Opera House. One of their biggest problems is the proliferation of Flying Fox’s, which are destroying many trees; there are thousands & they hang like black bags from the branches, & they are big. A nice breeze but a really strong sun, so shade & regular stops to watch the lunch time mass of joggers (some very strange shapes, we felt we shouldn’t show them up by joining them in their frenetic exercise) We also watched the general action of boats, ships, ferries, one looked like a huge glass rectangle box full of eaters & drinkers – very relaxing. The NSW government is greatly expanding the Botany Bay container port & trying to stop commercial vessels coming into Sydney Harbour, so already a big reduction in commercial shipping, many think this detracts from the essence of the harbour. Ian called round in the evening, he is certainly a sceptic regarding Global Warming. All in favour of any form of the saving of resources, regards the advent of Carbon Trading as a Bankers excuse for making money (make all the users of energy pay for it ) & has yet to see conclusive evidence – one way or the other – of why or how things are changing, & if so all the causes. Friday we went by tube, bus and ferry to an 1827 mansion house called Vaucluse House. It is somewhat grand and a Historic House Trust property on one of the southern beaches of the Harbour, very near the Heads. The original owner purchased 515 acres of land & it still has over 23 acres, yet another exceeding rich area & I just wonder how much 515 acres here would be worth today. The house had a very large, cool cellar that held hundred of bottles of wine – nothing changes in the Aussi drinking habits. Yet another hot, sunny day but thankfully with a breeze. Almost hidden Gardens of Paddington Reservoir on Oxford Street Saturday - Went to Paddington Market & all around Ali & Ian’s old haunts (Windsor Castle etc). Also attended the end of an auction for a small 2 story terrace in this area. (just to see what happens) About a dozen and half people and bids seemed to be pretty active, ended up going for $1.25 M. The family are off for a BBQ, which we declined as its so hot and Chris been attacked by plague of mozzies & fears further attention from the little darlings. Had a call from J & J to say goodbye as they are shortly off to Norfolk Island for a week’s hols after the wedding; hope to see them next summer in UK. Chris persuaded me to dunk myself in Vicki’s splash pool, this was a mistake, I had forgotten Archimedes bath musings, & much water lost over the edge & flood ensued. Glad to see that Scotland managed to upset the Aussi Rugby side, on my mentioning this a noticeable sound of silence could be heard. The other big news here is the act of mass suicide by the Federal Liberal Party, its over Carbon Trading and the whole party is split and looks as if Mr Turnbull – the present (just) leader of the Liberal Opposition – will be deposed in a bloody coup. Mr Rudd very pleased with himself. Sunday Had the last family get together meal last night overlooking Darling Harbour, very pretty with all the lights and very busy, even for a Sunday. We tried an Indian, although good, there is a little way to go, to keep up with UK Indian. Ian a little under weather after a Birthday Party the previous night; Jade was working at the Pizza Place, so she didn’t join us. Although the day was fairly warm, 27C it turned a little chilly so needed to buy a pink hoody for Poppy, but us delicate Poms found it just to our liking. Andy & Vicky and Poppy in Hoodie at Zaaffrans Darling Habour at Dusk Ian at Zaaffrans Monday and Andy has to go & do Jury Duty, bit of a bind, big bind if more than a week as he would only get $90 a day – not enough to live on. John with Dolphin Junior Guv came & took us out to lunch. He had been to pick up a really interesting map of the Jindabine area with lots of fishing details on, done by a guy who used to fish there before the reservoir was flooded. He had also obtained a signed book written by the map maker, (from his daughter). Really good of him to come & wish us Bon Voyage, will reciprocate next year. I am pleased to say the weather has turned rather mild and windy with the odd gentle shower – Bliss – not sure how this will effects the Mozzie population. I have also just had an email from The Somerset Cavalier Captain informing me that in my absence – while members were eating and drinking my subscription & money raised by me under The Swindler Banner – that I have been elected Vice Captain. Members WILL be sorry about this. The New Captain has offered, for a fee, to tell me whose suggestion this was!!
So I have one page to finish off my Heidi Swapp December photo hunt/Memory file...and it's getting very thick but I thought I would share ...
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Here is the next piece of Ineke's star pattern, done in "Undersea Garden" and Lizbeth color 633. I forgot to mention I'm doing this in my favorite, size 80. As you can see, this bit is just like the last bit except the points are longer. Because these parts are not attached to anything in the center, they don't really achieve this shape on their own. Here's what it looked like after I tatted the first round. The second round of chains gives it some stability, but still doesn't force it into shape. Here's what it looked like with the second round, after I tugged it into shape as much as I could. Blocking, using Sherry's square template, was really the only way to make this piece and the one from the previous post do what they are supposed to. It only took a few pins, and look at the difference it made. Incidentally, yes I did cut and tie between rounds here, only because I was using two colors on round 1. On round 2, I didn't want the lock joins to show, and I felt that slope and roll joins so close together would have made it look less smooth, so my only option was to change the shuttle thread. And speaking of those joins in round 2, the space at the base of each ring was of course way too small to get the point of my shuttle in, so I had to use a 0.5 mm crochet hook. You see where I'm going with this, don't you? Yep, I pulled a Fox. The hook sort of slid under the callus I have on that finger and was very difficult to extricate without doing further damage. Luckily, I did not bleed any more than this, so once I washed it off I was able to continue tatting.
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With Autumn sneaking in...well here in the UK anyway, I thought I would take a little look back at some of my favourite blankets that I have hooked over the years. I rather think there is nothing as good to hook as a blanket, the process is satisfying and restful and of course it always…
I am a bitmaker. You could also call me a piecer, a stitcher, or a rescuer of small scraps. Over the years, I have made many quilts this way. Something compells me to take tiny bits and make the big. I believe in scraps—I want to find them permanent dwelling spots in my quilts. What…
Handmade tatting lace blog with my patterns, tutorials and links to useful resources. It's all about my passion and my joy. Pizzo chiacchierino.
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