Saturday 18 August 2012

I never thought I'd finish this one

Do you know I can't remember when I actually started this blanket
but it feels like a long time ago.
I must check my archives to see.....but yayyyyyy its done now
& in situ in my bedroom.
I have to say it most def is NOT my fav, guess I'm just glad I'm done 
with it....here's a few peeks







I like it here on the back of my bed,
feels restful & dreamy & matches the colours there.
Isn't it so satisfying to have your own makes around the house
makes it all so personal & imperfect in the nicest way!!!!



So whats next.......I'm thinking a nice shawl.
Have two weddings coming up & would love a dreamy soft feminine 
wrap to wear with the dresses I have for them.
If anyone knows some good pattern links I'd sure would
be grateful.
First dress fittings today, always make up a trial top of the dress
in some cheap fabric first to make sure of the fit (learnt that in college,
my technical tutor was a stickler for a perfect fit).
Old habits die hard I think.
Its always funny though to see the reaction of the wearer....
IS THIS MY DRESS!!!!!!!
& I have to reassure them that I know it looks like 
nothing & not to get excited....but the REAL dress will
actually look like a dress!!!!
The first one has to be done by this time next week, the 
Bride is from Latvia & her sister is here for another week 
sooooooooo dress number one coming up fast.

Anyway the weekend is here & I have friends 
coming for dinner tomorrow, desserts need to be 
made, veggies have to be peeled & chopped, plus 
I promised a nice pasta dish for dinner today, fresh tomatoes & herbs
are waiting to be thrown together

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend
Lots of love Karen xxxx

21 comments:

  1. The edging on this blanket is so beautiful. I MUST learn how to do something like this!! Sigh........

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  2. oh good luck with the dress. Although I like to sew for myself, I don't think I could ever make for such a big occassion as a wedding... very scary!

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  3. It looks wonderful! Always nice to finish!

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  4. I think your blanket is really sweet. It does look lovely on the back of the bed! xxx

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  5. Your blanket is gorgeous :) i love this brown-gold color with the pinky-purple ones... It is beautiful!
    Kisses
    Angie

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  6. Great edging, pretty colour combo - I love our blanket!

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  7. Congrats on getting all those ends tied in!!! It looks absolutely gorgeous honey. The colours are so pretty and peaceful. You must be so proud of it.

    Have a fab week with all that sewing!
    Leah
    x

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  8. Fabulous blanket. Colours are so pretty and dainty :)

    Ruby x

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  9. Amazing! Such lovely colors!
    Really gorgeous!

    Mama Krieltje -x-

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  10. Love your blanket, Karen- such pretty colours and a fabulous border, too!
    Hope you're having a great weekend.
    Xx

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  11. Gorgeous colors Karen! Well done on finishing it! It sure feels good doesn't it? :)

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  12. Your blanket is lovely and the edging finishes it off perfectly :)

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  13. I think it's lovely, please when you say it's not your favourite, do it in a hushed tone so she doesn't hear! Ada :)

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  14. So sweet, it would be lovely in my bed ;P

    Happy day ;)

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  15. It's the hardest thing to start a big project and the love for it fades half way through! I tend to get 3/4s of the way through something then my mind wanders to something new, and, unless I love the current project, it becomes a hard slog to finish it! I love your blanket edging. It always takes me ages to decide how to finish a blanket off. I faff way too much! The joy though of being able to see the finished result and wrap yourself in it is DEFINITELY worth it!

    Have a super Monday!

    xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  16. I love the pretty blanket! Have fun with your friends!!!
    XO Kris

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  17. Making a big blanket is a long project....easy to lose the excitement! Your new blanket is lovely and your pictures look so pretty! Have a great week!
    Helen x

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  18. You make dresses for weddings! Wow! The sister of my husband's Sri Lankan business partner showed me the wedding dresses she makes, all handbeaded, that take at least a month or two to make. Absolutely amazing! I don't sew at all so am amazed when folks can make anything wearable. Your blanket is so pretty. I have such a hard time choosing colors for anything I make. Hope you are having a good week. Tammy

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