Wednesday, August 12, 2009

It seems that I am finally back to blogging regularly, after a very long time of only posting here sporadically. I really do enjoy blogging. It helps me stay focused on my projects. So, I am going to try to continue posting weekly.
I've actually done quite a bit over the past week, and will hold a bit back for another post. This one will be about some on going WIPs.
Here's the crocheted baby blanket. It almost finished- fully assembled, and being edged. I think it will require more blocking than I had hoped, but over all I'm pretty pleased with it.
I have finished the second section of the primula shawl. It's hard to photo-document the progress of a circular shawl. Here is a small section stretched out over a dinner plate so you can see a bit of the pattern.
This project reinforce my usual thoughts about not posting gift projects until they are complete and gifted. Last week I was telling Rita, my co-worker for whom this shawl is intended, about the quilt I am working on, and she asked for pictures. I had forgotten I had blogged about the shawl, and gave her my blog address. Shortly after I realized what I had done, and now she knows about the shawl. She was thrilled. I guess it was almost as good as surprising her with a finished shawl, but not quite the same. For those of you who also see my projects on Ravelry, the shawl is entitled "crazy lady" because that is my nickname for Rita.
Speaking of the quilt, I've worked another log cabin square for it. I will need six more this size if I want to make the entire front of the quilt in log cabin squares. I am definitely leaning in that direction right now.
I have a couple of small FO's since I have blogged last, too. I think I am going to write up a pattern for one and post it here another day.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the baby blanket very pretty!!!!
Not to say the shawl and quilt are not either. It is just the blanket really got me.
Linda
AKA
TheGothicL.

Toni said...

Hello there.. great to see you blogging more. I always like to see what you are up to. I agree blogging really adds focus and organization.I will be on the look out for your posts.

Unraveling Sophia said...

What a great colour sense you have! I'm loving all your projects.

hakucho said...

That is one lucky baby who receives that beautiful blanket...wonderful color and design :)

LDSVenus said...

babies love bright colors so that one will be a favorite :). My daughter has loved red since she was an infant. :) The shawl is looking so pretty, I know it will be beautiful when you are finished and it is blocked and that your friend will absolutely love it. :) That quilt is coming along very nicely, don't forget to get a picture up when it is finished, I have a feeling it will be fairly soon. :)

Maureen said...

Baby blanket is amazing. Is it your design? Glad to see you posting again. I missed seeing all of your yarn goodness!!