Monday 3 September 2012

Squeezing in some happy crafts

I'm a sad puppy when I can't craft 'a lot'.
I love to be making pretty things, crafty things, things that make me smile 
with satisfaction, all this roman blind making is
wrecking my peace!!!!!!
Not really, but I do miss being able to sew or crochet freely.
I have managed to squeeze in some bits though,
these bee blocks for instance



Enjoyed piecing these together for Agnes, lovely fabrics that
she sent made the job a pleasure.
Have also been able to do some more scrappy blocks

Love working on these, not my usual type of quilt but I feel it's like a whole new me!!!!
The freedom of just sewing scraps of cute color together.......
sheer joy!!!!

Am liking scrappiness :) 

On the hookey side.....I'm sooooo inspired by this Lady at Cocorose Diaries & the 
beautiful blanket in the post I've linked to.....


so I'm aiming for one, maybe two a day....five to six weeks 
to tah dah


More  loviness feelings, they remind me of Dahlias
One of my favorite flowers which by the way I never seem to be able to grow.
They die .......every single time I've planted a Dahlia...........
It DIED !!!!! What!!!!!
Still love em though


There's something soft & marshmallowy about them
Yes marshmallowy IS most definitely a word

A marshmallowy............... cup of hot choc Yummmmmm
Think I'll indulge.
 Am about to watch North & South (Patrick Swayze)
Its one of those indulging type series, so chocolate with pink marshmallows
& a slice of this.....Perfect!!!!


Want some ?????????
Whipped cream toooooooo.......
Can you tell I'm sick of calorie watching & exercise,
Just for one day 
Love you lots
Have a sweet evening
Karen xxxx

14 comments:

  1. I love your crochet blocks - so bright and colourful! And that blanket is going to be gorgeous!
    Maria x

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  2. So much loveliness I don't know where to begin. I'm especially loving your scrap blocks and your crocheted blocks. Your indulgences are just my kind!!

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  3. Hi Karen,I love your scrappy quilts,gorgeous and colourful.I'm hooked on making those 'something pretty' blocks too :) Saw them over at Niki (home birds) last week and have been hooked ever since!
    Have a sweet week ahead,love JulieXxx

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  4. Karen...your quilt is looking so nice! I love quilts. Those granny squares are my favorite to but haven't had the time to make any yet...it's on my to do list. I think I have gain 10lbs just looking at all that yummmy stuff!

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  5. What a lovely quilt, and your crochet is just like dahlias, beautiful! Ada :)

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  6. I know what you mean when you don't have time to self craft...my grumpy pants go on!!! I love the 'marshmellowyness' of the squares, so soft and pretty colors too. Your scrappy quilt is lovely, however all your creations are lovely Karen.
    xox Sandi

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  7. WOW!! The scrappy blocks are wonderful!! Marshmallowyness is definitely a word and describes your crochet squares perfectly!! I love North and South, but the Richard Armitage version :) I feel the same way about crafting! It's definitely something I have to do every day, even if it's for 10 minutes!! xoxo Debbie

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  8. I am liking scrappiness too! Those squares are utterly gorgeous!! I had to laugh about your marshmallowy comment.... my wee girl told me this morning that she loved my outfit and when I asked her why she said "because you look like a marshmallow". It was because I was wearing a light pink cardi. Thank goodness she didn't say it was because I was round and squishy!

    Have a fab week hon. Best of luck with the blanket - it's a stunner isn't it. I've ooohed and aaahed over it since spying it too.

    Leah
    xx

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  9. Your scrappy quilt is looking wonderful and the eclectic mix of colours works really well...Ooh and such pretty crochet flowers...you always manage to make me want to pick up a hook and have a go!
    North & South...that's an old one isn't it Karen?...I seem to remember it was really popular...have fun and I'll definitely take a slice with cream please!
    Susan x

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  10. I love your quilt mom
    I love you the best in the whole wide world
    Love Ella xx

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  11. Great definition Karen...they do indeed resemble marshmallows so spongy and the lovely pale misty colours...beautiful...and sweet like marshmallows perhaps it should be called The marshmallow blanket. I'm thinking thinking I am goign to start sewing scraps of fabric together even if it is hand sewing I have this itch to get sewing!!!

    Keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  12. I love your scrappy quilt! And that crochet blanket is gonna be gorgeous. Dessert looks scrumptious. Hope your weekend is a good one. Tammy

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  13. All of your work is so beautiful and very inspiring.

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