Morning all! I can't say good morning - we have very low cloud, mist and rain so it's a bit gloomy out there. No probs - inside is all bright, cheery and colourful!!
My table is full of lovely bubble-gum coloured crochet. Wipso inspired me (along with Shropshire Suz) to make African flowers. Well of course she is much cleverer and quicker than me and has hers all done, as you will see on her WOYWW blog. Me - I am a little slower!!!!
Mine are coming along nicely and I make one or two each evening whilst watching Spring Watch.
Not sure what I am going to make, so all suggestions will be welcome. There are about 36 flowers at the mo.
On the right, you can see my bargain bag of padded coat hangers.
I am going to refurbish them and cover them with fabric and embellishments suitable for a "special" dress hanger. So that will keep me busy for a while!!
I had a lovely day yesterday making comfy hats with matching brooches, for one of Wipso's customers. I hope they are just what she wanted - they certainly looked good and such a wonderful lady deserves to look good!!!
On my window sill, is the latest peacock pic which has gone into the blog shop.
I am popping to my local emporium now but, I will be back later for a flying visit to all you WOYWers out there. Didn't we have a fine old time last week for the WOYWWAC. Thanks to all who popped in to comment on my right regal pin cushion!!! So, Julia and Mr Linky - here I come!
46 comments:
Crocheting looks fab sis. Nothing wrong with taking your time....you have it to take but me? I live in the fast lane :-):-) I perhaps should add that doesn't mean I'm a fast woman :-)
A x
It doesn't matter how long it takes to make the blanket, it just matters that you finish it.
I'm really curious about how you are going to change the padded hangers. I hope you'll show us the finished project. And that peacock is lovely. Happy WOYWW.
The flowers look beautiful Jo, love the colours. It makes me want to dig out a crochet hook but I really need to get on with some dolls! With all this ghastly weather at the mo' you'll need a little knee blanket or shawl hehe Fab peacock ;-)
Anne xx
The flowers are gorgeous and really pretty colours. I love padded coat hangers, they don't leave "bumps" on the shoulders of your clothes!Please show us when their done!
xx
ooh you are Wipso crocheting makes me want to do it again - but I have enough to do! Can't wait to see you attack that pile of hangers.
Linbyx
At least you can crochet! Looks good so far.
Lots of work in progress - it will be interesting to see how they turn out. Like the coathanger idea and your picture look great. ikki
GORGEOUS colours, what a fun end result that will be. And don't believe Annie - she's denying the 'fast' label to keep her double life from you. The hangers sound like a nice idea.
Gorgeous crocheting! I havent done any in years, such pretty colours too! x
reply to your comment: the felt embellishments are from stamping up, the are lovely arent they x
Love those flowers... Wipso beat me to it though, was gonna say she must be a fast woman ROFL x
oooh, I remember my grandma had those padded hangers and I loved to play with them
yoo hoo - your desk is looking mighty fine and regimentally lined up balls of wool...
what about making ome of those toilet roll covers and bring back a blast from the past... you could put those barbie doll torso's on or better still, a knitted character!!!
I'm going to have a look at your peacock (that doesn't sound quite right does it)!!! LOL
big hugs
Paula x x x
lovely flowers, they would make a great bag or two, with a plain lining to set them off.
What gorgeous 'african flowers', you've made and I can't wait to see what your finished hangers look like.
They are looking great so far! I love the colors! I'm trying to learn to crochet and it is going okay.
What a sunny cozy spot!!!
Your crochet looks fab, really nice colours. Like your dainty bells on the previous post too. Interested to see what you do with those padded coathangers. Have a great Wednesday, Tracy Evans x
Ooh..what lovely colours in that wool, wish I could crochet, those flowers a lovely. I too think they would make a fab bag !
the flowers,look great,so cant,even sew so really admire you hugs cheryl xx
What a lovely colour palette on your desk - the coathangers match too!
I had a close up look at the peacock picture, it's beautiful :-)
lovely flowers and they would make a fab bag. I also love padded coathangers and your very tidy organised workspace.
xx
Lots of lovely goings on. Particularly liked the peacock.
Marilyn
As I can only crochet a chain I'm just jealous that you are following in the footsteps of my old friend suz with those gorgeous flowers
Could hang a little crochet bag with lavender or such like inside from the hangers.Pretty yarn colours. Have just started knitting a baby jacket with King Cole Splash-so easy to get a really pretty effect and very moreish. Am planning little knitted shoes with straps if I can find a pattern. Know what I want but finding the pattern. Don't think I could manage to design a pattern for knitted shoes! Was it you or Wipso who commented you collect word verification thingies or something because I got "carding" this morning!Hugs BettyXXX
I have never finished a blanket in my entire life ... so take your time ... I will still be amazed :0)
It's alright, Gnomey was well under the shelter of the trees!! Your Crocheting looks fabulous!!
(Lyn)
ooooooooooooh yummy colours.
I wish I could crochet. I remember doing some when I was a girl (a long long time ago !) with my grandma, but I can't remember how. I would love to be able to crochet some little flowers for my cards, but I just have to settle with shop bought ones.
Hugs
Penni
x
I have to say LOVING THE PEACOCK IN THE FRAME So yummy and thise crochet circles look so promising yummy
Love Dawn xx
I love crocheting, its theraputic....can't wait to see your finished blanket :0)
*hugs* Heather x
wool,,,, I do love to knit, haven't had a chance recently xx
Well there is nothing wrong with being slow as im the same...lol...and ive still not mastered crochet....i really need someone to show me....great work and nice colours too....cant wait to see the hangers finished.
Hiya
loving the look of those coloured wool balls :O) Your doing much better at your crocheting than I ever could :O)
Joey.x
what beautiful colours of wool, so pretty, i will be waiting to see the finished flowers hun!! maybe next wednesday?!! tfs hugs lo xx
Wow just look at all those padded coat hangers I just love that kind of hanger. The flowers are beautiful, love the colour on your desk today. You would have loved where I went today, an enormous shop on 2 floors just full of wool, materials, buttons by the million, lace by the bag full everything you could wish for.
Pat x
I haven't seen padded hangers for years ...my Mum used to have a few for special garments ....look forward to seeing your refurbished ones.
What? No picture of the comfy hat with the matching brooch? That got my attention! Patsy from
HeARTworks
Love the colours on your desk! Looking good!
Yes it was Elmer - I was trying to Alice-ify him but had a disaster later in the day when I realised I had put a box on top of him. He is now welded to the bottom of that box :( I'll have to go for Alice Elmer Mark II :P
I really wish I could crochet! I will look forward to seeing it all finished! Suzie xxx
I commented already but just wanted to let you know I have left somethign for you on my blog...here - http://essiescraftyeffusions.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-first-award.html
ooohhh yummy colours and fabby flowers. Can't wait to see your hangers xx
Hi TWiglet! Just getting around to the blogs this week...cherry harvest beginning and time is short...Missed you all last week!
Love the peacock picture. Your garden looks less wet than mine did on Wednesday! x
Ooh, very pretty colours, I like the cupcake pin cushion on the window sill!
Loving the crochet colours
Enjoy what is left of your weekend, bit late this week!
Hugs Can x
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