Traditional grannies....

I'm just taken a little time off from the Uni Blanket to have a change in colour scheme.

Chocolate brown, raspberry, pistachio and cream......mmmm.....delicious. A few more squares to go and the front of my new cushion project will be ready to sew.

Its half term around here and I have plenty of hooky projects planned and a few adventures too.

Vintage finds...

Talking of wearable vintage crochet the other day reminded me of this gorgeous photo.

It's a beautiful vintage belt owned by my lovely friend Kelie Marie. It was once her grandmothers. She doesn't know if her grandmother crocheted it her self or not but its still a treasured heirloom.

This is definitely a wearable vintage crochet item. What do you think? I really appreciate the time taken by my bloggy friends when you leave a comment. I may not say it enough but thank you.

And if your a new reader who happens to of stumbled into my little crafty world, say hi.....new bloggy friends are always welcome:)

Confession....

 

OK, it's confession time...

 

I have grown out of love with all things paper...

 

Phew!  I feel better for saying that.

 

I'm not quite sure why as occasionally I will still make a card or two and really enjoy it.  I just don't seem to have the motivation to go and sit at my desk and play with paper.  Maybe it's just the whole weather situation, you know, not wanting to remove myself from the warm, comfy sofa and go upstairs to the cold craft room.

 

So, Crochet has taken over.  I can sit in my nest of wool, magazines and itouch and be crafty in comfort.  The only trouble being is that crochet projects take a lot longer to finish so I don't have a lot to show you guys...

  

Some of you may know that I like a thrifted item or two, I am a fan of all things retro....and I have a fondness for... 

 

Vintage Crochet Pattern Photos...

 

I know I have seen some that are highly amusing...

 

 

Usually originating from the seventies...

 

But I actually like a few of them...

 

I may even wear them...

 

But what about you?

 

Is it us crafters that see beyond the faceless, bland fashion world or do I just have bad taste?

 

Please enlighten me with your thoughts.  Is it stylish crochet dresses?

 

Or Crochet for home wares only?

 

Wordless Wednesday...

Cookies, cupcakes and new hairstyles...

Playing hooky...

I'm slowly plodding along with my crochet squares 'Uni Blanket'. I'm not always making two a day but I am trying my best to keep picking it up and having a go.

I have even taken it into work to try and get some done in my lunch break. But anyone who works in a school knows how little time you actually get to enjoy your lunch. It has sparked some interest in some of my colleagues though. You never know it may encourage a few to have a go themselves.

I chose colours that are more 'blokey' greens, blues, beige, grey, red and mauve. Sounds a bit random but being a Fair Isle yarn they do seem to be matching up in an 'earthy' type of way.

Better get on with it then...

Bring me sunshine...

...all the day!

Remember Morecambe and Wise singing this? The Morecambe and Wise Show was one of my favourite childhood television shows. Their programmes and performances still bring a smile to my face.

A friend had been feeling a little down recently so I rustled up this quick and easy card to brighten her day.

I hope the bright colours brighten yours too:)

C&C

Yep! The weather is far too horrid and cold to be venturing out at the moment. The past two afternoons after I get in from work I have been getting on with my 'Uni Blanket'. I introduced a new colour today.....another green tone but with a shot of red. So what's C & C you may be wondering? Crochet and Chocolate of course. Yesterday was a Galaxy bar, today proper milky hot chocolate with marshmallows. Mmmmm:)

Precious...

Happy Mother's Day. To the most precious people in our lives. This cards for mine...x

Love is....

.....being the glue that bonds the family.

Our children are now young adults and are full of angst, hormones and on the cusp of making big decisions. Your own parents and in laws are getting older and may need more care and help with their daily lives.

Whilst you try and be there for everyone the housework chores continue, washing machines break down and you still have a career to lead......even with a migraine.

Crafty free time is in short supply at thd moment but I'm hoping normal service will resume shortly....