I would dearly love to stop and chat a while, have a natter about this and that.
Except I can't.
Can't spend time chatting when I am In Love.
Passionately, devotedly, distractedly in L:O:V:E.
Yes, today my heart has been claimed by Big Blankie, and I can think of nothing else except us being together.
Of course, Big Blankie feels the same about me, will NOT let me out of sight.
Insists that I spend every moment devotedly worshiping our relationship.
Working on making it grow bigger and stronger.
Big Blankie is not my First Love and won't be my last.
But Big Blankie doens't seem to mind that there have been Others.
In fact Big Blankie quite seems to like the Others still being around.
I shall try to be here tomorrow, but if by chance I am not in the Attic, you know what I'll be up to.
I know you'll understand.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I echo your love for Big Blankie - it's beautiful and so right without the white. Spend as much time with it as you want and we'll all be here when you return. X
Posted by: Wendy Wager | June 11, 2009 at 02:38 PM
hehe i'm having an affair with patchwork!
Posted by: summerfete | June 11, 2009 at 02:42 PM
If you have to have an obsessive love, Big Blankie is the one to be in love with. It's really beautiful.
Posted by: Ghana | June 11, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Does your husband know of your switch of allegience? :o)))
Posted by: Anne Bebbington | June 11, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Oh, we TOTALLY understand. You've been through a lot together : )!! And it is looking gorgeous!! Hook away!
Posted by: Shelley in SC | June 11, 2009 at 02:58 PM
I am glad you are enjoying time spent with big blankie. I feel the same about paper!!!
Posted by: simone | June 11, 2009 at 03:03 PM
How can you not be in love? It's absolutely wonderful!
Would love to see the end result.
Posted by: Rebecca | June 11, 2009 at 03:06 PM
I think Big Blankie would like to run away, with me. Oh yes, BB told me!
Loving it (although I thought it looked good with the white too but what do I know?!)
Can't wait to see it finished. Dx
Posted by: Deb | June 11, 2009 at 03:21 PM
so glad i found your blog - i got quite addicted to crochet several years ago and found myself unable to put it down! I particularly got hooked on granny squares and had to learn every variation!!...i also do paper and fabric mixed media stuff and a little jewelry, but I always love to come back to my crochet hook and some yarn or thread - it is just SOOOO therapeutic! Love your big blankie! And I agree about the white...for what it's worth!
Posted by: Marianne McCament | June 11, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Yes, Lucy, go with that fabulous flow of color and balance. Just enough excitement and just enough calming harmony.
I think you've got it!
Best wishes.
Posted by: frances | June 11, 2009 at 03:34 PM
I have to say, today's post and yesterday's post about your new wool stash and reinvigorated effort on Big Blanket have made me sigh with happiness, vicariously. I am RIGHT THERE with you, staring happily at all that yarn and possibility. I too love nothing more than crocheting away on something I'm excited about. My favorite pastime is to sneak away to my room and watch British TV (One Foot in the Grave, Waiting for God, whatever) while working on an afghan, perhaps with a glass of wine at my side. (sigh) Thank you for sharing your daily yarn devotionals! They get me through my workday and inspire me to hasten home and pick up the hook again.
-Erica
Posted by: Erica | June 11, 2009 at 03:38 PM
Lucy ~ I totally understand how you can be so much in LOVE with that totally gorgeous, beautiful, colourful, soft.............Big Blankie, I'm sure you will cuddle up together for a long time:O)
Posted by: Jackie | June 11, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Absolutely, delightful. Love the reddish/pinkish/raspberrish colors in contrast to the blueish/greenish/tealish colors. Keep going, and going, just like the enegizer bunny. Can't wait to see what fun edging you add to finish this up. What a wonderful way to end your week. Have a cheerished weekend. Ok, so I'm a little "ish"-ist today, but you once again brightened my day.
"Cheers"ish good day to you
Posted by: Kate - The Garden Bell | June 11, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Give that blankie a hug from me. He or she deserves your adoration.
Lisa x
Posted by: Mrs Bun | June 11, 2009 at 04:07 PM
Just lovely Lucy, I can see why you are in L.O.V.E.!!
I just hope I can achieve the same with my ickle little blankie.
Have a lovely one,
Nina x
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | June 11, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Is that Blankie trying to steal you from us?!
Posted by: lucy@theantidote | June 11, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Definately better without the white, you made the right decision. It's wonderful & I cant wait to see it finished.
Tania xx
Posted by: Tania Hrziwnatzki | June 11, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Hey Lucy, It's Great to see you back to your usual Happy self! That blanket is the best yet! You were so right to frog the white!
Long may Happiness Reign!
Moe
xx
Posted by: Moe (Seaweed, Roses & Wool) x | June 11, 2009 at 04:43 PM
who could not fall in LOVE its adorable everybody should have one!
Posted by: Nelly | June 11, 2009 at 04:44 PM
You are so talented! I love your use of color (colour :)- everything is so cheerful!
Posted by: nancyann | June 11, 2009 at 04:50 PM
It's looking really nice. You do such beautiful work. I know you did the right thing by removing the white.
Posted by: Marianne | June 11, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Yes, yes, yes, looking so beautiful! So nice too, to hear you sounding cheerful and peppy, while being with your newfound love...
some one-on-one time, just you and your blankie is what you deserve :-)
Hugs,
~Vicki
Posted by: victoriag | June 11, 2009 at 05:07 PM
Big Blankie is quite a "hunk!" hehe
Posted by: Lindy | June 11, 2009 at 05:39 PM
It's looking lovely Lucy I can see why you can't stop! I've run out of a colour I am using for my blanket and it is proving very frustrating as the shop STILL haven't got it in. I've looked up ordering it myself but have to buy a minimum of 10 balls which I don't need, plus they are more expensive than the shop sells them for.
Posted by: Serenata | June 11, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Big Blankie is nice, but my heart belongs to Ripple. He lies quietly behind Big Blankie offering support. If he was a man, I'd ask you to set us up!
Posted by: Jill | June 11, 2009 at 05:42 PM