Tuesday 17 April 2012

CLICKITY CLACK, HOOK AND STITCH

Hi everyone. The past week I have been knitting, crocheting and stitching frantically. I have finished the charity blanket which was knitted by mum , stitched together by me and the border crocheted by me. This is the first time I have attempted to crochet the edge. Last week at knitting group, ( we meet every Wednesday) , one of the lovely ladies kindly showed me how she does it . I was determined to learn and this is the result. Our knitting group has knitted over 600 blankets for charity within 3 years as well as knitting trauma teddies, penguin jumpers etc.






Meanwhile, I have nearly completed a lap blanket that I am knitting for the group and may have a photo of it stitched up and edged with crochet next time.

I also completed 3 more Farmer's Wife blocks.



I have now done about 30  blocks for this quilt and find them to be quite addictive.

I am signed up with Sue Daley's "Block to Block" and the 3rd lot arrived this month. I haven't started it yet but plan to later this year. I just love the fabrics that arrive each month.


Speaking of fabric, I went to Spotlight last week and bought these fabrics for my Farmer's Wife quilt. They are not Civil War reproductions like I have been mainly using but I think they will go nicely.



Did you make anything for Easter? All I did was these cute eggs I found instructions for on the Red Brolly blog. Bronwyn Hayes always has such wonderful ideas and tutorials.




Since my last blog entry I recieved another beautiful birthday pressie from the talented Vicki of The Pickledish Patch.




Thankyou  for visiting my little cyber space home. I am now heading off to knit, stitch and crochet some more. Many angel blessings to you all.

5 comments:

  1. You have been very busy, Ondrea. Lots of lovely goodies there, and the crocheted edge looks lovely, nice contrast too. :)

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  2. You have been very productive Ondrea ... Wohoo! Not only did you crochet an edge, but it was a picot one ... Well done.

    Pretty fabrics, and gorgeous shoe stuffers!

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  3. Love your knitted blanket,very pretty colours and the crocheted edging just finishes it beautifully.You've been a very busy girl,love the pressies you got from Vicki too,I'm using mine in my boots :) Barb.

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  4. Love that crochet...I am not a knitter or very good at crocheting but I love to see others creations... Your blocks and other goodies are nice too. Happy Stitching!!

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  5. You are a very productive gal Ondrea and your crocheting is fabulous :) Glad you like your little pressies and hope you had a wonderful birthday :) Hugs Vicki x

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