Pheewwwww...4pm and I am jiggered. I was at the cafe for my regular knit and natter this morning, and even the waitress there remarked on how tired I looked as she passed me my cappuccino. So I must look like I feel then, oh dear.
I shouldn't really be up here at this time of day, but well, I do so love coming up to the top of the house, up the creaky wooden stairs to the Attic. It relaxes me to touch base with my little messy space and to catch the beautiful afternoon light glowing on the hills. The Little People are happily occupied downstairs and I felt like popping in to say hello to you all quickly before I have to go prepare dinner.
At the cafe this morning I was happily making some summer garden squares for another little project, a new hooky WIP (WIP= Work In Progress, just in case you wondered but didn't like to ask). I am really LOVING this little project SO very, very much. Ahhhh, such happiness in these itty-bitty flowery squares, such joy!
And see what I discovered only a few weeks ago?? I experienced a total EUreKa moment folks, as it dawned on me that it might be possible to join granny squares as-you-go, same as you do with the hexies. WoW, what do you think?? Did you know about this?? WHy did I NOT have this information before, why has this miraculous discovery eluded me until now???
So I am honestly thrilled that this little project is going to grow in this way, how bloomin' wonderful!!!!
I took a little time today to photograph a tutorial for this joining method, it should be en-blog tomorrow if I can find time amongst everything else that needs to be done tomorrow.
Another hooky WIP above there too, I finished the ripple stripes for my cushion cover a few weeks ago now, and managed to find a beautiful pale blue lambswool jumper in the charity shop to use for the backing. So now the two just need to be pulled together and a cushion will be born. Couldn't resist photographing these two together, scrummy-yummy, aren't they just?
Wanted to show you this chair too, recently bestowed upon us, it's an inherited chair that holds many sweet memories of the wonderful lady who owned it, and of the house where it used to live. And now it's come to live here at Attic24, awaiting some tlc. It's a most beautiful duck-egg blue colour (it looks a bit grey in the photo because the light wasn't so good), and the seat is fully sprung too so it's really comfy to sit in.
I'm visualising a brightly coloured patchwork seat cover, a crochet/patchwork cushion or two, and the above summer-garden squares throw to fling over the back.
Isn't Creative Imagination a truly great thing? I can picture this chair so completely in my mind, can see it all decked out in it's colourful creative finery, can't wait for it to come to fruition.
You going to be here tomorrow with me then?? Popping by the Attic for the Big Blogiversary Giveaway?? Oh I do so hope so, I am incredibly excited about it!
Later this evening, when I've finished cutting out the last of the butterflies, and baked and iced twenty four buns for the school cake sale tomorrow, I'm going to be finishing off the posie-brooches. Its all go-go-go around here these days.
See you tomorrow
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Wow, what beautiful work. I love the colours you chose and the pictures are amazing.
Posted by: stephanie | March 19, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Absolutely gorgeous hookiness as always Lucy! I think your blog should be given on prescription by local GPs!!! Definitely feel-good medicine!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | March 19, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Wow love the chair and what you have planned for it it's going to look fab. I can relate to the cutting out of many butterflies I've just volunteered myself for craft lady at the weekly playgroup |I so to so Mon nights are spent preparing it all very satisfying seeing their proud faces don't you think!
Posted by: miss sew n sew | March 19, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I think everyone has already said what I wanted to say. But I'll say it anyway. The new WIP is stunning! I am so looking forward to joining you in part two of your blogiversary celebration tomorow, and please dear Lucy look after yourself. hope you have a lovely relaxing, healing, reviving weekend xxx
Sumea
Posted by: sumea | March 19, 2009 at 10:08 PM
hello, I have been reading since August when I stumbled into Attic 24. I check in every day, more or less, and it has brightened my life. I taught myself crochet but in the yarn shop fell for some sock wool - my granny used to knit socks - I am now addictied to knitting them. I have a busy job and I enjoy the homeliness of reading your blog - it grounds and centres me after some lairy days at the chalk face! Have you read Simple Abundance? your blog reminds me of that at times. Liz
Posted by: Liz | March 19, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Hello Lucy, just wanted to pop in and say that your beautiful butterflies idea has been in my head all week. I think it's the most wonderful idea and if I was a mum with children at at your school I'd be over the moon to receive a PPP and a butterfly. Clever you.
I love the new WIP (I'm struggling wildly to grasp the art of crochet!) Your first few squares look perfectly at home on the beautiful chair. Looking forward to seeing it in all its revamped glory.
Hope you have a lovely relaxing weekend, you do deserve it - what do they say? If you want something done - ask a busy person!
Take care, Stephx
Posted by: Steph | March 19, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Lucy I think you should be available on prescription, your blog is the best sort of colour therapy. Your creativity and your chirpy outlook are infectious, uplifting and give me so much pleasure. Lucy xx
Posted by: Lucy | March 19, 2009 at 09:51 PM
Wow...thankyou... will try and see if I can manage this... thanks for the tip!! :o)
Posted by: Stina | March 19, 2009 at 09:43 PM
LOVE CHAIR and new wip ,I thought you joined them later because, it allows more time to plan layout ?THANK YOU FOR this wip !GORGEOUS !
Posted by: Merry Susan | March 19, 2009 at 09:28 PM
Another happy, colourful post, Lucy. Makes my day a happy day.
Love the chair and it will look great with your colourful summer garden squares on it.
Hope you get some quiet time at the weekend, just for you!!
Will be back to see you tomorrow, to see who the very lucky winner is!!
Posted by: Linda O | March 19, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Beautiful summer garden squares. I love all of the bright colors. Wondering how you keep up with everything and still have time for these gorgeous blog posts :-)
Posted by: Stacy | March 19, 2009 at 08:16 PM
Every evening after a full day at work I look forward to reading your blog and wishing I had the time to do everything you do. Your enthusiasm has made me order a crochet book!! Your photographs enhance all your hard work,keep up the good work.
Posted by: Jill Downing | March 19, 2009 at 08:16 PM
am inspired by your blog to start learning to crochet and am hoping for some lessons soon as have tried via a book, but some one to one tuition much needed! i just love the flowers and especially want to make a ripple blanket!
x
Posted by: wonderwoman | March 19, 2009 at 08:12 PM
it must be hard being you and being tired, and not being able to decide which beautiful cushion or throw to use for a nap...
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | March 19, 2009 at 07:55 PM
OHHHHH....very pretty indeed! Lovely flowers and lovely ripples. I like your chair too. There you go again sounding like Lotty Wilkins (I love that character so much)in 'The Enchanted April' when she sees things so clearly in her mind's eye that they actually happen. Did you see the movie yet, Lucy? Just think...the weekend is close at hand and you can get yourself some much deserved rest! I will stop by to visit tomorrow (where else would I be) to see who the lucky winner is! Meanwhile....have a cozy evening.
Posted by: cathleen | March 19, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Where do you get your energy from ?? You amaze me
Sara
XX
Posted by: Sara | March 19, 2009 at 07:37 PM
Beautiful!!! Fantastic colors!Congratulations!
Renata (Hungary)
Posted by: szecsi | March 19, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Hi Lucy
How I love reading your blog - it cheers me up every day after a hard day at work. I feel like I've made a new friend even though we've never met.
Sue xx
Posted by: Sue Swinnerton | March 19, 2009 at 07:28 PM
What can I say except thank you once again Lucy!
Posted by: alisonb2 | March 19, 2009 at 07:24 PM
How fantastic - a brilliant way of connecting grannies. Lucy you are a crochetig whiz and I'm learning so much.
Posted by: Jo A | March 19, 2009 at 06:29 PM
The chair is lovely Lucy. I love duck egg blue I find it such a peaceful colour. I hope you are making some extra buns for home consumption!
Nicola xx
Posted by: Nicola | March 19, 2009 at 06:28 PM
The colors you use are amazing. I wish I could combine color that freely. I second the request for a ripple tutorial, maybe when your life has calmed down a bit.
Jill
Posted by: Jill | March 19, 2009 at 06:15 PM
I just adore popping in here every morning - no matter how gray it might be outside, I can always count on brightness here. The chair will be splendent, of that there is no doubt. Have a lovely rest this weekend.
Posted by: Vallen | March 19, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Love the chair, Luce. The seat definitely needs your colourful touch. Look forward to seeing it all glammed up.
Hen x
Posted by: Hen | March 19, 2009 at 05:41 PM
hope u have a good rest this weekend, after all the PPPs etc. etc..., really doesnt like to hear u are sick next week. drink lots of water and take more fruits ok?
have a good rest.
Posted by: jeane | March 19, 2009 at 05:41 PM