Thursday, September 9, 2010

NOSE TO THE GRINDSTONE

I hate to bring this up but do you realise that Christmas is approaching fast?
My CWA Craft group is talking Christmas projects !
Like these lovely wall hangings......




I've made a vow to myself that I will get in and finish off those lingering projects of mine before I start anything else.

So today I put in a couple of hours on my table mats ( No photos yet but let's hope there will be a big ta-dah happening soon !)

and tonight I worked on my crochet Afgan ( I think that's what you call it !)


It measures about 80cm ( 2ft 8in ) now so it is getting close to being finished.
I must say that I have found it great to work on and very addictive.

I'd better get back to it !!! .............

Cheers.

11 comments:

  1. Love all of it, but especially the wall hangings and table mat. I saw a whole quilt done like your wall ganging last year and it looked so beautiful. I cant crochet at all by the way and really admire people who can!

    I love Christmas. I really want to do a table runner this year , but like you I feel I have to get some of the WIP's knocked off first.

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  2. I've been reminded by xmas cards in our local charity shop and xmas pies in the supermarket already!
    I was planning to make lots of xmas goodies this year, but until the "dirty" work is done in the house, I won't be able to unpack my sewing room. I enlarged the top pic and it looks like tiny yo-yos. How cute!

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  3. You had to go and remind me that the holidays are fast approaching. I struggle every year with finding those perfect gifts. I would be snatching up that tree quilt A.S.A.P....

    You are doing a wonderful job on your Grannie Square Afghan. See, we told you it was addictive. Just wait until you start collecting yarn on every trip. I for one can't wait to see your stash grow....

    Toodles,
    Kate

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  4. Oh Don't! At least for you Christmas is synonomous with summer whereas for us it means dark days and long nights and cold! I noticed that Marks and Spencer have Christmas cards on display already! I liked the fact that in France Christmas didn't show its face until December!!

    Well done with your crochet - it is addictive isn't it?

    Have just had a long chat with my daughter who is not that far away from your neck of the woods in the outback (I know what that means now too!)

    Jane

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  5. Those are beautiful wall and table quilts! I'm already thinking Christmas because it is my favorite time of the year. Your granny throw is pretty. I found a pretty edging in one of my crochet magazines that I am going to use on my Black Beauty throw which I am now ready to start. You will love crocheting. It's so much fun. We are having lovely weather here - sunny - hot - but low humidity. We have lots of projects to work on around the house so we will be busy this fall. Have a wonderful day!

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  6. Ahhhhhhhhhhh..... music to my ears! I love Christmas!

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  7. I hadn't really thought about Christmas yet! I looooovveee the afghan! you are doing so well with it Helen - excellent.x

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  8. Christmas seems to be getting earlier every year. I went into Selfridges last week and they have a huge area in the basement devoted to all things Christmas!

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  9. I really like the wall hangings and only yesterday I got out a Xmas project I would like to glitz up a bit, just need supplies ☺

    Its wonderful that you are enjoying crochet as we all do.

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  10. Your projects are all looking great Helen. I started making my Christmas cards today!

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  11. I really don't want to think about Christmas just yet.... ;0-)

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