French Hooky Time

Phew. What a busy week I've had. Just about coming out on top I think, with enough time to quickly bob in to the Attic to say Au Revoir! I am off on my travels later this afternoon, my tummy feels like a thousand butterflies have taken up residence in it. I am excited and nervous, it all feels quite ridiculously unreal at the moment, like I am in some kind of dream world. But it's a good dream, full of yarn and colour, chat and laughter, travel and glorious vistas.

I've been working hard on designing a quirky little project to take for the wonderful ladies who will be in Provence with me...such fun! I was originally going to assemble all the yarn and components into little kits, but as the yarn needs to be in small quantities with LOTS of colour play, I decided that a Communal Heap of the stuff would be the way to go. I hope I've got a bag big enough for the above to squeeeeeeze into?!

I'm looking forward to sharing this project with the world, it's one of those things that's been sitting in my Creative Mind for quite some time, jigging about and making it's way slowly out into the world. Provence seems the perfect place to bring it to life, I hope it's not going to seem silly to everyone else?! It's a true Attic24 creation, colourful and whimsical, a little bit of decorative fun...

....a creative combination of crochet and embroidery, buttons and beads.

Well my lovelies, I really do need to scoot now. Three hours till my train leaves and my clothes are still tumbling in the drier! Last minute as usual.

I will be thinking of you all whilst I'm away, pointing and shooting my dinky little silver camera at all and sundry, capturing  the visuals to share with you upon my return.

See you when I get back xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

 

Comments

[Renee]

miss lucy i finshed my grany strip blanket thanks so much for the pattern i will upload pic soon

[Rani]

Oh oh oh I can't wait!

[Marilyn]

I will see this beautiful place through your eyes....most likely I'll never get to see it with my own. Thank you for the beauty, can't wait to see more. Your Alabama friend.

[HK]

Oh Lucy, Lucy we all hope you are okay and just enjoying life. We miss you and are worried about you.

[Francesca]

Lucy were are you?
back with us we miss you so much!!!

[Pj]

Hope you have a wonderful time. I'm looking forward to seeing your photos when you return. Best wishes, Pj x

[rachel roberts]

Oh Lucy, how we have missed you, in a slightly geeky kind of way I check every day to see if you have updated your blog, I'm always sorry when you haven't but hope your trip away was always what you wished it would be.

Kind regards

Rachel
x

[margaret]

I can hardly wait to see photos from your adventure. So wish that I could have been part of it. I am sure that it was fab!

[Maria Lewis]

Hope you're ok, been looking in to see if you've posted but nothing for a while. Best wishes lovely lady :)

[Jane]

I've become an Attic24 addict since finding your blog earlier this year just after I taught myself to crochet. The hooking has provided and is providing me with some brilliant therapy during some tough times. I did a granny stripe baby blanket for a friend and I am very very slowly working my way through a very colourful ripple blanket for my bed based on your fantastic pattern. When I can work out the technology I will post some pictures. Thank you so much for the inspiration and for the COLOURS. Hope all is well - I check your page rather more often than I probably should so am conscious you haven't written for a while! Very much looking forward to seeing your photos of Provence and your latest projects when you have time to blog again. x

[devinder]

Lucy can i just ask what brand that green, yellow and orange yarn is, it looks really vibrant and nice o make lovely colourful things. D

[Jodie]

Looking forward to reading about your adventures when you get back.

[Debbie]

Checking every day for photos ! Can't wait to see them ! Love your blog and everything you make....your blog equals...happy smiley face :o) Thank you Lucy !!!!!!

[JoDee Costello]

Hi Lucy. I wanted so badly to join you in Provence and share some hooky time with you. Instead, I worked on some projects of my own. I post my projects on my blog if you would be interested in seeing them.

I hope you have/had a wonderful time and that you inspired lots of creativity in the lucky guests!

[Half Acre Wilderness]

Have a wonderful time Lucy! Can't wait to see all the new photo's! xxx Sue

[Helen]

Hello Lucy, I hope you had a great trip to Provence. I expect you'll be snowed under when you get back but if you get a chance could you drop me a line at [email protected]?

Over the summer we set up www.loveknitting.com, and we are looking for passionate creative people to help us make it better. We think with your help we could make it even better - what yarns, needles we stock, how it looks etc.

It would just need you to have a good look around and answer a few questions about it (not many I promise!). We'd obviously give you a discount while you helped us.

I really really hope you can. Sorry again for the intrusion. Keep up the good work!
Helen

[Lara Liz Micheli Alderete]

oi bom dia eu vivo no Brasil, Rio Grande do Sul, Itaqui, outro dia uma amiga me falou de seu blog e eu estou encantada com tudo, seus trabalhos de croche(que eu adoro), seu carinho com o lar e sua familia; me identifico com todo esse amor que vc demonstra. obrigada por dividir conosco sua vida, linda vida. Que Deus derrame bençãos sobre seu lar todos os dias. Lara Alderete.

[Janet]

I love reading your blog and I have enjoyed making the ripple blanket for my neice...all one colour but still beautiful. My plan for this winter is to go to a local wool shop and choose wool to make some of the other patterns you have. I love the colours you use too! I hope your trip was fantastic!

[Michelle]

Looking forward to your new project, and oh, so envious of your adventure. I adore adventures!

[Mirka Tekelova]

Have a wonderful time Lucy!!! I am looking forward to see your french pictures:-)))
Mirka

[The Stitch Sharer]

Hope you have an amazing time - can't wait to see how your project turns out. Just wanted to sat a massive thank you for all your posts, pastterns and inspiration. I found your blog 7 months ago and have just finished my Granny Stripe Blanket which I absolutely LOVE! Have just put some pictures onto my blog (www.thestitchsharer.com) for your to see - hope you like it. x

[Annie Schuiling]

Can't wait to see the photos and read all your news from the trip. Australia is such a long long
way away and wished I could be there.

[Phyllis]

I have been reading your posts and I love your granny square ideas. Would you please share as to how you bury all the ends for the color changes. I am always afraid they will come undone.

[Marilyn]

This sounds like a beautiful holiday in Provence. I am sure that region will inspire and delight.

[Verity]

What a great idea! I can't wait to see how you get on.