crochet mixed stripe blanket complete

I was inspired by SophieSlim's  blanket  so I started my own using this pattern early this year.

It started growing quickly. It was nice learning new stitches and it required lots of counting! Getting to 100 rows was very exciting.

I wanted to use as much yarn as possible for the edges of the blanket. A mix of single and double crochet all the way around.

Its now finally finished. The finished size is  35'' (89cm) x 54'' (137cm)

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actually finishing projects

I'm finally taking the time to finish those forgotten projects...the ones in the too hard basket, not so exciting anymore basket or *cough* just need a few stands of thread cut and washed project.

I'm feeling a huge sigh of relief as each project is getting accomplished. 

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I've gone to print

I'm sure you have noticed the change in my blog. I am really enjoying the new more modern me.

This has been a long time coming. Last year I created a stamp from vista print for making my own cards. At the time it was awesome, effective and really cheap.

I ordered on line from moo.com mini cards and they are adorable! I have 4 different images in the back and the same image on the front of all 100 cards.

The fabric with the image was from spoonflower.I created my own labels by creating my own fabric. I only ordered a fat quarter to see how printing would turn out. I plan on making another order and tweaking a few things.

I have created mini hoops of crochet and vintage liberty fabric hexagons.

Feels good to get back into the creative swing of things.

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dishcloth swap

I do love a good dishcloth swap. All our dishcloths we use are either knitted or crocheted. My swap Partner is Anne from Michigan, USA. As far as I know she doesn't have a blog.

I crocheted something I enjoy making that's simple and I like to use at home.

I have included EcoStore Soap (my favourite) and a nail brush and couldn't resist putting in a few New Zealand confectionery favourites for Anne. 

Happy Dishcloth Swap Anne! 

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Crochet mixed stripe blanket 100 rows

Its growing fast- 100 rows done, aiming for another 30 or so and a nice wide edge to finish it off (and use up all the ends of the yarn balls I have been using).

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Crochet mixed stripe blanket progress

I'm up to row 67 of my crochet stripe blanket.

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Crochet mixed stripe blanket

I've made a start on a this crochet stripe blanket after seeing the talented Sophie's blanket. Its growing quickly and its so nice to be able to use up left over yarn from Christmas projects.

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Advent Swaps 2013 gifts

Here are all the gifts I sent to Cat

Day 1- Cloud Embroidery hoop

Day 2- Baking Bling

Day 3- Crochet Flower Embroidery hoop

Day 4- Photo of  Autumn leaves Canterbury 2013 (Credit)

Day 5- RJ's Natural Licorice

Day 6- Crochet Star

Day 7- Simply Crochet Magazine

Day 's 8/9/10- Fq's of fabric

Day 11- Jar and Whisk

Day 12- Dinosaur sandwich cutter

Day 13- earrings

Day 14- Jar of buttons

Day 15- Crochet dishloths

Day 16- Needle book and needles

Day 17 - Colouring books 

Day 18- Crochet flower bunting

Day 19- Crochet patterns and toffee pops

Day 20- Crochet letter C embroidery hook

Day 21- Necklace

Day 22- Freddo frogs

Day 23- Zipper pouch

Day 24- Love Bunting

Day 25- Bunnies

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Christmas!

 Its feeling more like Christmas......

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a new week

We survived a very long week that was last week.
The plan for this week is not to visit to the pharmacy (multiple times), no more allergic reactions, sick cat and vet visits and no more hospital visits at midnight.
I am very thankful that in the sickness and chaos we had exciting things happen like friends and family visiting, crocheting, tooth fairy visits, school trips, Christmas card family photos.
Hooray for a new week!

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