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Sunday 9 June 2013

all finished ....................

I have finished my blanket all but the blocking - not my favourite part of the process but always well worth doing. I couldn't wait to show it to you so a pre-blocking preview...................


I'm pleased with the edging - even before it's blocked...............
lovely and snuggley..............
I have made the granny blanket for someone - so keep it a secret................. although it's so hard to part with a crochet blanket.

I have quite a few oddments of yarn over so have started to make some matching bunting - what do you think.................

making bunting in the sunny garden is fun.........................
The bunting pattern I have used is one of Lucy's it's quite straight forward and as usual has a great tutorial to help with any problems, and some tips for blocking too......................

I hope you have a fun Sunday - I'm going out for lunch today so had better get my skates on...................

talk soon x

20 comments:

  1. FAB blanket, I have been pondering this morning how to make a blanket for a baby boy that won't be too frilly and this is it. Thanks for the inspiration. I am on hexagons at the moment. See here

    http://joeveryday19.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. Sue

    I love the colours of your blanket, it looks lovely. I bet you are pleased it is finished too. I wish mine was, but alas I have been neglecting it of late.

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  3. It's so lovely! The colours are gorgeous and the design really beautiful. What a lucky recipient! x

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  4. Well done Sue - the blanket is great, as is the bunting - the colours really stand out! Mission accomplished - someone is going to love this!
    I hope you had a great lunch!
    Joy x

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  5. THe colours are soooo lovely, it looks great.

    I keep seeing "blocking" being written about, what does it mean?? obviously some finishing technique but I am in the dark as to what it means

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    1. Blocking makes your work look much neater, stitches are more defined and the shape is improved. It can be done in many different ways, I spray water over my finished work and then pull it gently into shape, pinning it as I go along. I leave it to dry on top of a thick layer of towels on my kitchen table, some people have special padded boards or waterproof foam. I have found this clip on youtube that will show you what I mean http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRDFcEgtqZM

      Sue x

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  6. Oh, your blankie is gorgeous! And a great idea to use up the leftovers for pretty bunting too :-)
    Happy Sunday, there's nothing quite like a Sunday lunch..especially when it's cooked by someone else!
    Enjoy,
    and have a good week,
    xx

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  7. It's beautiful. I love the soft yellow in it with the brighter blue. Your bunting flag is really nice too.

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  8. Gorgeous blanket!! Love the colours, uou must be so chuffed. Really loving that bunting xo

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  9. Gorgeous blanket.........I love the colours and the way they work together. The bunting is looking lovely too.
    Helen x

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  10. Lovely blanket! The sc border gives it a wonderful frame

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  11. What a pretty blanket. I do love your bunting I really enjoy making it x

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  12. Your crochet is a tour de force. Your hook must be a blur when you are working.:-)
    Finishing is a bit bitter sweet BUT there is always the next project beckoning, that is what gets us up and going.

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  13. Gorgeous blanket - what a thoughtful gift! Skates? Are you skating to lunch? I hope so - I'm a rollerblader - well until that one time I fell. ;-)

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  14. The blanket is gorgeous!! Such nice rich colours. I would hate to part with it too, but I'm sure the recipient will love that coziness :) Wendy

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  15. I love the colours you've used - a lovely blanket! And the matching bunting is really pretty too. Hard to part with, yes, but I'm sure the recipient will cherish it!
    Angie x

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  16. gorgeous blanket for a lucky someone! thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling sunday!

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  17. you blanket is lovely!!! I adore the pattern, haven't made one like that before.. Emily @ Nap-Time Creations
    Oh and just to let you know I've got a Photobook giveaway from Smilebooks going on this week. Three winners will each get a free photobook valued up to $300 each!! Come on over... low entries!

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  18. It looks so pretty and colorful. You have done a great work.

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