Free To Be...

What a lovely day...mainly because I have two days off work which is ALWAYS a bonus. So while I'm writing I just thought you'd like to see some gorgeous flowers from my garden.  Always good to talk to your plants, people...and it's not as crazy as it seems.  Take a view of these...

Aren't they gorgeous..come on the bees do your work...


Anyway, back to all things handmade -  here are some things I thought you might like to see

A Vintage Rose

Blousy

Kwame's blanket (Front)

Reverse of Kwame's blanket

Making this blanket was fun and joyous but not without its qualms...it was meant to be finished by Christmas 2014 but was presented to my goddaughter's gorgeous little boy, earlier this year. I probably took me about five months to produce, maybe even a little longer.  I wasn't always able to work due to other aspects of life taking over but the whole project was worth its trials.  

The sheep  are made out of felt with squeakers underneath and the stars are separately knitted and sewn on. also with squeakers. Cute huh? :)  The reverse is a lovely cotton fabric, printed with turtles, that I got from my 'go to shop' Ultimate Craft in Stoke Newington  - a really good place to go for all your basic knitting and crochet needs, art stuff and fabric.  I love browsing around in there. 

The front was knitted in double stranded mercerised cotton, I can't remember the make, however, it is actually quite heavy as the blanket was then backed with a layer of batting and calico so it can be used primarily as a play blanket or as a duvet or even a throw and it's reversible, of course.

Crochet Cushion

I love crochet almost as much as knitting and this cushion is really your standard granny square but what a lot you can do with the all time classic.  See another one below.

 Cafe au Lait

Lavender Blue

I love giving names to my projects!

I am every grateful to my friend who taught me how to do a Granny Square, what a revelation!  Sad, maybe, but I always practice how to make one just in case I forget...a classic in its own right.

Cushions are the easiest thing to make and always cheer up a dreary and tired corner.

See you next time...:)