Friday, October 31, 2014

Crochet Blanket


I haven't got a card for today but I do have some photos of my finished granny square blanket. Its made with 4ply cotton and various patterns.

I wanted to make a long border but it was too heavy for me to hold so I only manages a few rows of sc.

I joined with a sc along the square I quite like this finish. It was tricky cos I joined with a whole strip at a time then each striphad to be slip stitched to the existing strips and meant lots of sewing in. Will I do another, not likely.
This week I've only managed to make my DT cards, a really bad headache finished me off on Wednesday and  yesterday I said goodbye to my Aunty Girlie, my mums older sister. It means out of all the brothers and sisters mum had have now gone except for her.
I'm off to Nikki's and Collets Christmas Stack stampin up class tomorrow that should help my tally, also I have quite a few James the bear coloured which I plan to make some quick CAS cards with.
But I will be back tomorrow with my Penny Black Saturday Challenge Card.

46 comments:

Jane said...

Wow Debby your blanket it stunning, a real labour of love, it looks so vintage in that cotton..wonderful work. So sorry to hear that life is extra tough at the moment. Hugs x

Crafting Queen said...

Wow this is just stunning. What a lot of effort has gone into this, you must be so pleased with the finished blanket. So sorry for your loss.

misteejay said...

What a wonderful blanket Debby. I love the randomness of the colours - it looks fabulous.
Hope the headache eases.
Toni xx

Sue said...

Your blanket is stunning Debby. I love the different patterns you have used and gorgeous colours. It must have taken ages to sew all the squares together but well worth all your hard work.
Sorry to hear you haven't had a good week. I hope your headache has eased off now and that you have a good weekend.
hugs Sue xx

Chrissy said...

So beautiful Debby..love the colours and all the different designs in the panels..gorgeous.
So hope your headache has settled down and so sorry for your loss..

luv CHRISSYxx

NGCARDS said...

Wow this is beautiful hun, you are such a talented lady :) xxx

Squirrel x said...

Oh wow hun, this is stunning, love all the different designs on the squares, well done, it's amazing. Hugs xx

Irene said...

WOW Debby this is just fabulous, wonder how many hours you've spent making it!!!

xx Irene

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Absolutely beautiful, you must be very proud of this.

Janette said...

Beautiful throw Debby, just looking makes me feel worn out, how on earth you managed to hold onto what you did have must have been so hard, but worth it....something you will have forever....love it.xx

scrappyjacky said...

An absolutely gorgeous blanket.

Sarah said...

What an amazing accomplishment Debby! A real labour of love. You are so clever!! xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful quilt Debby and just love all your different designs and gorgeous colours

Anne

Nicole said...

Wow, amazing Debby. That looks great. Hugs, Nicole

Pauline said...

Gorgeous Debby! You did a fabulous job on this. Love the colours and design. Hugs,

Bev Henwood said...

Debby, this is stunning ~ I love the colour scheme, you must have the patience of a saint to finish this xx

Deborah said...

Wow this is stunning Debby. Love the different patterns and shades.

Deborah A

Karen K said...

the comment box is back for me Debby - not sure why. But I am mighty pleased, everything is beautiful since I could last comment and your blanket is gorgeous, a work of art, great job.;

K x

Pat said...

This is a wonderful piece of work Debby, and the cotton yarn gives a lovely smooth finish and such a variety of patterns. x

Betty McDougal said...

Beautiful

KraftyKaren said...

Wow that is gorgeous - a real family heirloom - a proper labour of love

Becky said...

wow Debby, you are so talented. This looks beautiful. Love the different designs on the squares.

cuilliesocks said...

Just stunning work Debby, what a labour of love with all the beautiful patterns, I love it, hugs Kate x

Christine L said...

Wow Debby... wonderful... And so much hard work!! Definitely something to treasure!

Hugs
Christine x

Jacee said...

Beautiful Debby, you've done a smashing job on this, I love the colour mix, very pretty indeed, bet you're glad it's finished now though.
Hugs Jacee
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cotnob said...

Your blanket is gorgeous Debby, I love all of the different patterns, you are so clever.
I hope you have a good day tomorrow.
Pauline
x

Kathleen said...

Looks fabulous Debby.

Kath x

Wendy said...

Absolutely gorgeous Debby, love it!
Wendy xx

Tammy said...

Oh wow Debby, the blanket you made is breath-takingly beautiful! You are so talented!

Carol S. said...

This is stunning Debby. You are very patient to do this huge blanet. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Carol S. said...

This is stunning Debby. You are very patient to do this huge blanet. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Marsha said...

That blanket is so stunning! Just beautiful. It makes me wish my grandmother had lived long enough to teach me how to crochet. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Cheryl W. said...

Your blanket is too wonderful for words. So sorry for the loss of your aunt. Hope you are filling tip top soon.

scrappymo! said...

I am in awe of the work that has gone into creating this gorgeous coverlet. The colours and patterns are amazing!

Mau xx said...

This really is a labour of love Debby, I know well the amount of work and hours that you will have spent on it.
Beautiful!!!
Xx

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Oh wow this is gorgeous, it must have taken ages! Susan x

KraftyKoolKat said...

Really stunning Debby.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

This is gorgeous Debby, a lot of work, but a beautiful heirloom.

Sandra H said...

Debby this is beautiful x

heidy said...

Wow Debby,love your blanket!
Your so talented!
XXX Heidy

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

That's an heirloom Debby! Wow, what a lot of work will have gone into this and how gorgeous it looks all stitched together! Hugs, Wends x

XxJULESxX said...

Wow well done Debby all that work! was worth it though it's beautful!

Lynne in NI said...

Oh wow, this is absolutely gorgeous Debby, such a lot of work!

Craftdee said...

Oh my goodness, what a stupendous amount of work... no wonder you're not likely to do another! It looks fab though, so I hope you think it was worth it. Sorry to hear about your Aunty, it brings home the fact that our Mums are getting old, doesn't it? My Mum is one of eleven kids, only she, an older sister and younger sister are left... and they all live here in Perth having emigrated late in life (except Mum, who came when she was 43) Must be the good weather that keeps them going :-) Donna xx

Yola Moore said...

Wow Debby your blanket is amazing. You must be so proud of yourself.

Jocelyn aka JoBear2 said...

Your blanket is gorgeous Debby - well done on all the finishing: always the hardest bit.

I am so very sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to your Mum too.

{{hugs}}
Jocelyn xx