The novel was recommended by my daughter Kate 'The Seamstress' she adored it. It is a debut novel written by Maria Duena, set in Madrid in the 1930s. The story is told from the perspective of Sira Quiroga, a talented seamstress who is engaged to Ignacio, a reliable and dependable young man. As Sira prepares for her wedding, she feels that her life lacks excitement and when she meets Ramiro Arribas, a handsome, charming, older man, she is ready to fall in love. I will stop now as I don't want to spoil the story for you although I haven't read very much yet and being honest I am finding it a little bit slow to get into but Kate warned me and said it's so worth persevering with.
Before you go I hope you will pop over and have a quick look at Ginny's yarn along here
talk soon x
(quick thought has anyone made a big granny crochet hexagon blanket - would love to know how you got on with it)
Your very large hexie is looking lovely, it will make a great small round table cover or you could square it off with a border later. I love working with Debbie Bliss, is a completely different class of wool and just love how easy it is to work with. The book sounds wonderful. Enjoy working this hexie xoxo
ReplyDeletethank you I am really enjoying making it x
DeleteI love your idea of a big hexagon blanket!! Maybe I will try it someday (lots of yarn in the stash...).
ReplyDeleteAs long as you keep increasing in the corners it'll turn out right isn't it?
And I love Debbie Bliss, such great yarn! Very soft and easy to work with.
Cheers!
Barbara
The blanket is lovely, Sue. The colors are rich and welcoming. It's going to be really pretty.
ReplyDeleteI am very pleased with how the colours work together x
DeleteYour blanket looks great! I usually crochet granny squares but will have to try a hexi next time.
ReplyDeletethank you, and don't forget to share a photo if you do x
DeleteYour hexi is looking lovely Sue - keep going!
ReplyDeleteJoy x
Thank you Joy I am happily going round and round x
DeleteI love the colours of your blanket.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
thank you Anne x
DeleteOOooooOOOOOOoooooo I love that blanket!!!! Friday night I have a girls night with my mom and she's teaching me that stitch and how to make little coasters like the one you have pictured here... I can't wait, I get so giddy over crochet!
ReplyDeleteYour work is great!
Tammy
Have fun on Friday x
DeleteLove the little crochet hexie, and the big hexie blanket is looking great too .....such a gorgeous colour combination. The yarn sounds lovely to use, Sue.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Blanket looks wonderful.have never made one into a blanket but I think it will look interesting shape... Beautiful colors. I love Debbie Bliss' yarn.
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying my Debbie Bliss it's a special treat x
DeleteYour blanket is great!! I am thinking of starting my own blanket very soon!
ReplyDeletethank you - hope you start soon x
DeleteSummer romance books! Ahhh, happy reading. Love your hexie!
ReplyDeletethank you x
Deletethat blanket is looking so lovely!!! yay!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like it x
DeleteI love the colors in your hexagon!
ReplyDeleteLove your blanket, it's REALLY PRETTY. Nice and cozy colors :P
ReplyDeleteThe blanket looks lovely, Sue! How large is it going to be? I'm curious how it will look when you've spread it.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend!