Wordless Wednesday...

Things that are making me happy this week....

Ta-da!

Hoorah! I have finally finished a crochet project that I'm proud of (perfectionist, moi?). It's taken longer than I expected.

First of all I had to get the squares finished and crochet them altogether. I tried just darning them together with wool but didn't like it, it didn't look neat and because all the squares have different coloured edges it showed up too much for my liking. So I tried crocheting them together using a double crochet stitch. It was slow work but worth it as I really love the effect.

I didn't want a crochet back to it and instead opted for a lovely floral fabric found in my local second hand emporium. I can't say it was cheaper that way but it was just the effect I wanted.

I had a clear up of the craft room earlier this week and moved all my yarn and fabric in there too. So now my bright retro style cushion sits on my 70s brown chair....very comfy it is too for a little crafty mess making in the afternoon.

Wordless Wednesday

This week....

My precious memories...

I'm joining in with Sian from High in the sky today and blogging my precious...

My precious is a memory....

One that I remember from long, long ago. I was a mere 18 year old and in love.

In this precious memory my sweetheart proposed to me. A precious memory and now also a special place in my heart too.

A place I visited this week with my teenage son. Inspiration for a final college project.

Kew Gardens....

Who knows what the future may hold for him and my hubby and I. But what ever happens I have memories....

Broadens the mind...

Crochet broadens the mind.....that's a statement and a half isn't it? Yes truly it does.

For instance this afternoon while crocheting I learnt that baby squid take three weeks to hatch and dolphins like to play 'pass the seaweed'. Also I decided that I wouldn't like to live in Norway as in November they only have five hours of daylight.

Ok, so I was multitasking today and watching Blue Planet while I continued my 'Uni Blanket' ......but still, I wouldn't of known these facts if I hadn't of taken the time to sit down and crochet.

So it's official.....crocheting broadens your mind.....

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:)