Tuesday 12 April 2016

Holiday Endeavours

In spite of the bad weather (lots of rain!), we had a lovely holiday.  We still like to do lots of active and sporty activities but bad weather does also mean more time inside... and more time inside means more time to make things!

I was busy with my crochet hook this time and also with my wonderful old Singer sewing machine with crank handle.  I made dresses for my daughter and myself and shorts for my son.  I forgot to take a photo of my sewing machine to show you but I just LOVE it!  I find it so relaxing to sew on it and what a fabulous feat of engineering that a 1937 machine still sews so well and smoothly and doesn't require any electricity to keep it going!

No photos of my sewing but here are some of my crochet projects.  I really fancied the look of Jane Crowfoot's Persian Tiles Blanket so I made a sample with the wools I had on hand... not a bad match to the original though my dark blue is more purply than the one Jane used in her design.  I'd definitely consider making the whole blanket.  Each octagon is quite large... about the size of a dinner plate.




I made only a little progress on a blanket I am making for my young son.  This is all his choice. I tried to convince him to go for a theme with the colours but no, he just wanted any and every colour just all mixed in.  He chooses which colour I add next and he also chose the ripple design. 



I spent most time working on a lacy top for my daughter but I haven't got photos of it.  I completed it but I still need to hide ends and wash and block it so I'll show you that in another post.

Lastly I made this little set of coasters for my mother-in-law.  I have some of those in my house, they can be whipped up in no time and I think they look really pretty.  It's a free pattern which can be found in several places on the web and I got mine from here



I had brought shuttles too of course... but I'm sorry to report that on this occasion, they remained idle.   I'm sure it won't be for long though!


Best wishes,
Frivole

9 comments:

  1. I love all of the bright colors you've used in these projects.

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  2. Everything looks awesome!!! :) Fabulous colors too!!! :)

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  3. Beautiful colours everywhere! Looks as if you were very busy. Nice!

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  4. Love the idea of collaborating with your son on his blanket.

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    1. Thanks Jane - he has been asking me for his own blanket for a while... I like that he likes my blankets so much so it's a pleasure to make one just for him and to let him choose. :-)

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  5. Love the idea of your son choosing his own pattern and colours, one thing he can't say he does not like it when it's finished,
    You certainly had plenty of time to crochet and sew, your hands were not ide, The coasters look lovely I am sure she will love them. And your new pattern full of eastern promise.
    Margaret

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  6. I love reading your posts and seeing the variety of colors and patterns you choose! I would love to see a picture of your sewing machine. I've been looking for a hand crank machine for several years. I haven't found one that called to me yet, but I do like the idea of having a machine that doesn't require electricity.

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    1. I highly recommend an old Singer if you can find one in good condition. There are still many about and I was lucky to find a beautiful one for very little money. I also have a treadle Singer which dates back to 1913! I love that machine too and really enjoy the rhythm of the treadle.

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  7. Lovely work - I love the colors.

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