Morning all. I am very aware that my posts are a little repetitive at the moment :: I am not apologising for it because in my humble opinion there is no such thing as too much yarn or floral goodness. I find that days full of fresh flowers and colourful yarn can make one feel quite wonderful, especially if other things in ones life are not so wonderful.
The weather is appalling here this week, bitterly cold, windy, wet, stormy, grey.
I have noisy, grouchy workmen in the house, ripping sh*t out of my bathroom.
The noise is horrendous (think alarming banging and splintering wood).
I cannot think straight.
I cannot wash my hair.
I cannot take a pee.
I hate brushing my teeth at the kitchen sink.
But this week's purpley-pink tulips make me smile, and my crochet continues to provide me with oodles of pleasure.
I was going to show you pictures of my bathroom today, you know, to keep my blog "current" with events taking place. But when I uploaded them to the computer this morning I realised how awful they look. I will save them for a "before and after" post when all the "before" chaos has gone and we can oooh and ahh at all the pristine shiny whiteness.
So I hope you don't mind me sharing crochet progress with you (again)? Do you like how my Summer Garden is blooming so far? Can you just picture the above four blocks multiplied nine-fold and spread out over my bed? Oh yes, I am constantly imagining that sight and it fills me with joy.
As does the above image.
The first block I made was hijacked and put to immediate use.
So sweet.
So very sweet.
I may not be able to blog much more this week, as I don't intend to be hanging around at home very much. I've been busy arranging a full list of social engagements at places that have toilets and no workmen crashing and banging around.
There's going to be lots of crochet going on, and coffee drinking, and nattering.
Time spent with friends.
So good.
So very good to have friends.
See you all very soon.
xxxxxxxxxxxx
Great! Very creative. I like it specially when you formed it as a blanket for baby's. Your flowers looks like very alive, glow and baeutiful. Nice post.
-krisha-
Posted by: flowers philippines | February 27, 2009 at 01:27 AM
So beautiful! Can you share your granny square pattern? I love how the center looks like a suburst! You are my inspiration!
Posted by: K | February 05, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Its a very nice hand made,i wanna learn this very innovative from the creation of flowers,Good job!
by: vee
Posted by: flowers philippines | February 02, 2009 at 01:08 PM
I do so hope that you will post the pattern for this when you have time!!
As always, your work is lovely!!
Congratulations on your new bathroom!! Now that all the racket is over, the F-U-N can begin!!!
Good luck!!
Posted by: Kelly Bassett | February 02, 2009 at 03:43 AM
hey i love your grannys! could you post the pattern? i would like to crochet blankies too but somehow never got round to it cause it was always too much of a hassle :)
Posted by: Tabi | January 29, 2009 at 01:47 PM
WOW...your granny squares take me down memory lane when (in my 20s) i too crocheted a 1001? granny squares which i made into a huuuge double? bed blankie...it weighs a ton & i've still got it lol!!...it's been around and it's coming undone in spots, (not bad for 30yrs old). You've inspired me to drag it out of the garage and do a few spot repairs...who knows i might even blog about it lol!!
Posted by: marian | January 29, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Cheers from Denmark!
Just found your blog...I love it!
Your blankies are just so pretty!
Just wondering what kind of yarn you use?
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Mary Ann | January 23, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Hi Luce
keep your chin up! As long as you dont smell you will be alright! Pop to your local swimming baths and use their showers! I would love to visit Janet Bell's gallery but it is 300 miles away - one day! Check out the Lynsey Walter site though she has more stuff - lurverly!
Love Emma xxxxx
Posted by: emma | January 22, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Looking good :) x
Posted by: Josie-Mary | January 22, 2009 at 09:31 AM
You are a brave woman, Lucy, having your bathroom renovated!! We contemplated redoing our kitchen for a little while but when "push came to shove" I just couldn't bear the thought of mess everywhere and strange people in my home. Plus, having 4 kids added into the mix...it all just screamed CHAOS!! "Well done" to you, though. I look forward to seeing the "before and after shots". And I will miss not being able to get my 'daily dose' of Attic 24 for the time being... Take care!
Posted by: audrey | January 22, 2009 at 06:12 AM
I've linked to your blog. I just had to share all your color and joy.
Posted by: Vallen | January 22, 2009 at 03:10 AM
I am just curious to know if you do something with the little ends that you have trimmed out of the granny... they look pretty in the little bowl.
All your pictures always look pretty, by the way.
Posted by: Alessandra | January 21, 2009 at 11:51 PM
lovely crochet!! I must learn how to do it.
Twiggy x
Posted by: Twiggy | January 21, 2009 at 10:45 PM
bonjour Lucy
ton travail est fabuleux, les couleurs sont magnifiques
il s'en dégage beaucoup de joie et de plaisir
c'est un vrai bonheur de visiter ton blog
merci
Posted by: Chez Tine | January 21, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Hello! first time here...i love your beautiful granny squares. I have been so drawn to those squares lately. You should do a tutorial...unless you already have, like I said this ismy first time visiting your blog...I love it!
Posted by: Stephanie | January 21, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Wonderful vibrant colours you have coordinated into your beautiful creations :)
Posted by: Wildlife Gardener | January 21, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Dear Lucy,I hope you manage to find some fun anyway you can this builders week, lots of visiting sounds good. I really really hope those workmen jump to it though , I so miss my daily dose of attic 24 - withdrawal symptoms already biting!
the new blanket looks to be the best yet and buying all those colours at once is positive financial genius, after all they all go together so beautifully which may well not have been the case if you had to trail back and forth matching things up and buying stuff which didn't work when you got home. I will definiteley follow your lead from now on. Buy more wool!
Good luck this week love Susan
Posted by: susan hall | January 21, 2009 at 05:30 PM
too true there can never be enough yarn, flowers or colourful pictures.
Feel for you with the workmen situation, it's horrible being invaded and having the place turned upside down. Just keep focussing on how good it will be when they are gone and you have a shiny new bathroom. And peace!
Hope you enjoy your socials, looking forward to seeing developments, bathroom and yarn related.
So lovely that she hijacked the block - the question is are you going to let dolly keep her blanket and do another or are you going to steal it back ?!? xx
Posted by: Julie | January 21, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Hi Im quite new to Blog world and I love your blankets, your hex tute has taught me how to crochet so I have mentioned you on my blog as I am now in the swing of my very own hex blanket.
Next step the bag, its just right for summer days at the park.
Thankyou.
x
Posted by: Louise | January 21, 2009 at 07:06 AM
wow, you get to have workmen in the house redoing your bath! that's pretty cool! i hope the trauma is short lived, and that the results are what you imagined when you started out! in the meantime, the crochet is marvellous, and your plans to work outside a-24 during the reno. are great! everyone loves seeing all the pretty colors/combos in yarn and flower, so keep posting! we don't tire of your creativity, work, photos, trips, etc... you get the idea!! jkj
Posted by: jane | January 20, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! It's great fun to see the progress you're making. The colors are wonderful. And, is it really necessary for the "Mr." to know how much thiry balls of yarn cost??? I'd say the joy of having them far outweighs the cost, wouldn't you? :)
Posted by: Laura, Lulabellesview | January 20, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Loved the pretty crochet squares. Reminded me of my grandmother who made crochet blankets, either small ones joined together or making one huge square "for the old people". Not as artfully put together with all the lovely colours that you have, but used any colourful yarn that was available. It's great that a blanket is keeping dolly warm!
Posted by: Sue Wild | January 20, 2009 at 10:15 PM
I brushed my teeth at a kitchen sink for over 7 years, because, in our caravan there was only one sink. It was hell. I hated it. Before we even moved into the caravan I hated camping and now my boy announces that his new hero is Bear Grylls and we're all off on a 'real' camping trip without even a tent..... Hang in there. Do new bathroom visualisations and defeat the grumpy builders with tea, sugar and lots and lots of chocolate biscuits! t.xx
Posted by: kitschen pink | January 20, 2009 at 09:29 PM
your crochet is looking great really cheerful and I love the colour of the tulips. I hope your bathroom chaos is over soon and that you will be able to enjoy the calmness of your new zen like spa soon....
take care love Janette
xx
Posted by: Janette | January 20, 2009 at 08:03 PM
The blanket's coming along beautifully! I hope you're bathroom is too :)
Posted by: Umm Hibaat | January 20, 2009 at 06:02 PM