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Saturday, March 7, 2020

More CAL Progress

Working on this Dahlia Colorwash Blanket has been enjoyable and relaxing not

to mention cozy and warm. My buddy here likes to sit near me and cozy up while

I'm crocheting it.

I'm on part 4 of the crochet-a-long but I have seen so many posts of others who are
making their blankets as well on to the final stage of the border. I look forward to
finishing it and enjoying the completed blanket. I also really like this double knit
weight yarn for this as it doesn't make the blanket too heavy like using worsted
weight yarns in the past.

I started some paper piecing with the Granny Chic fabric jelly roll I've been sitting on deciding what to do with it. I'll most like just sew the hexie onto a backing and quilt

it to make a small bag pouch.

I made this bedside pouch to keep my phone, fan remote, and eye mask in. I completely winged

it on the size etc.

Made a few new lip balm holders.

Woke up this sunny Saturday morning and all my babies were enjoying the sun.

Happy Weekend All!

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Crochet Goodness

When I first got really into crocheting and knitting about 10 years ago looking back at blog post, Attic 24 blog was a big inspiration for my creative crafty side. I've followed Lucy's blog since as many of you I'm sure follow as well. She always comes up with wonderful color combinations for her projects and famous blankets. Every years she's published a Crochet A Long CAL that I've always wanted to try and never have. This year, her colorful Dahlia Blanket CAL was an instant draw to the colors she chose for this blanket inspired by the flowers. Last weekend I just ordered the Dahlia yarn kit from the Wool Warehouse. I was surprised how fast it arrived in Canada from the UK. Opening and drooling over the colorful goodness made my day.

I made the sample on a card to keep track of the colors. I chose her colorwash version of the blanket as I love the blend of the colors together rather than the random strip version. It's a nice easy pattern that I can do in the evening watching TV.

Last weekend I made a few more of these blocks.

And here and there I pick these up in the evenings as well. English Paper Piecing these together for

who knows what the finished product will be. I thought they we be nice from charm pack I got.

I got my babies a new toy, motorized butterfly they love to swat at.

We've now had this sweet guy for 4 years now. When we caught him he was just over a year old.

Shy, cautious but such a sweet kind soul. He's still cautious but loves his brothers and sister and

loves to give them licks. I'm happy they all get along so well.

And this guy, our second stray is the most loving, snuggly, always happy cat.

His tail is always up and loves to play all the time.

Happy weekend all!

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Countdown for Crafting

Most of us crafters love to make things for Christmas gifts.

When do you usually start gift/christmas crafting? I think the end of October is a good

time depending on how many people you have to make things for.

I've been working on various projects. I started on some English Paper

Piecing, first pic from a charm pack I got on sale. These are one inch hexies.

And these two inch hexies for some Christmas projects.

I had some scrap triangles from cutting the hexies so I whipped up this little mug rug.

This patchwork I started a while back and today just decided to do something with it

and make it into a zip pouch. There's nothing like stash busting.

I completed this snowflake crochet cushion for a fundraiser at work.

I was quite proud how it turned out and someone from my office did end up

winning it.

And of course a few pics of the fur kids.

Happy Weekend All!!!

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Mia from Crochet

Crochet is my first love, knitting would be next but I am really enjoying sewing crafts.

So many things you can make for your home, self and pets.

I've been dealing with some tendinitis so crochet is most challenging

as it cause more pain. Sewing hasn't been too bad on the tendinitis.

I've made a number of small projects in sewing lately. And I did start a

small crochet blanket for the cats off of Attic24 trellis stripe pattern.

I got the cats the Ikea Doll bed and of course I had to make a little pad for it from

stashed cat fabric I had on hand.

I got some of the diamond paper pieces for this new #EPP project.

A few new fabrics.

Some more progress on this hexie paper piecing project.

And I finally got all the fabric and the pattern I bought from @isewstuff on Instagram to make a basket liner for my lovely bike. I'm nearly done. I just have to do the top that wraps over the basket.

Now I can debut on the first bike ride of the season in pretty style. I do think these

fabrics go well with my bike.

And so far the cats do enjoy laying on their new bed.

I love going to Michaels craft store this time of year for the lovely spring displays.

Happy weekend all!

Sunday, February 10, 2019

The Intention Is Good

You know when you find a great yarn or yarn pack and you highly intend to make something great with it but sadly discover the pack has insufficient yardage for the project you thought would be perfect for. Well that is this yarn, Caron Pantone 60% Acrylic, 20% Nylon and 20% Merino Wool I thought I'd try making a hat pattern I bought from MyRoseValley a while back. It has the 5 colors needed for the pattern however each color after unraveling the hanks to roll into workable balls of yarn is not much. I bought the two below and have used almost all the dark brown below of both balls. I thought I'd try switching to the light brown until the pretty pattern part but that may not look right. May have to go back to yarn store today.

Has anyone else tried making anything with this yarn?