Two years ago, she had occasion to offer her home to my son who had just relocated to the UK .... it was such a relief for me to know that while he found his footing he was in a warm and welcome home. Well, I committed myself, and promised her, that I would make her a blanket to thank her for her kindness.
Three false starts and nearly two years later and I was in despair; I was not happy with any patterns I had started. Meanwhile a beautiful creation was in progress on FB, and I noticed that my friend was taking a particular interest in the posts as well. Ahaa ... there it was .. the light-bulb moment ... I suddenly understood this was the blanket I was destined to make for her.
And so I set out to make my version of the beautiful
I didn't want to change too much, the colours in the blanket are inspired! I was awakened to how blue and turquoise roses are absolutely OK and stunningly beautiful ... I would never have been so brave before! And furthermore ... random is wonderful and liberating!
Here are photos of the progress ......
~ a basket of prettiness ~
~ lovely blues and greens and lilacs ~
~ the base colour is Parchment, perfect ~
~ the last row of the border in a pretty turquoise ~
~ last threads to stitch away ~
~ finished and beautiful ~
I found the making of this blanket deliciously satisfying, crocheting flower themed squares fills me with pleasure ... and during the making of this blanket, a new flower popped up in the garden!
May I introduce
The Flower for Wendy
A pattern for the Flower for Wendy will be posted soon ~ I hope you enjoy making it.
A wonderful weekend to you all,
Pat xxxxxxxxx
Just had to add this! Yippee
Wonderful to be chosen as No.1!
A wonderful weekend to you all,
Pat xxxxxxxxx
Just had to add this! Yippee
Wonderful to be chosen as No.1!
Whew! Incredible! A gift I am sure your friend is going to be delighted with....who couldn't be.
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Amanda x
How beautiful, and what a very special gift for your friend x
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful , love the colours !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and unique gift Pat. The colours are so lovely, I'm sure your friend will treasure it x
ReplyDeleteWow it is so beautiful. I saw this on Pinterest last week and pinned it! Your friend is very lucky. I am sure it will be treasured.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely PERFECT! I love the way the flowers show up against the "parchment"!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful your friend is going to love it. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :) Seems like you made it really fast, I saw a Heathers blog post about it recently, so we'll done you! And what a lucky friend you have!
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Bardzo ładny spokojny pled ! Pozdrawiam ! Ewa
ReplyDeleteThat is just gorgeous! What an accomplishment! Someday I want to make a blanket like that. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat !
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Poland :)
Katarzyna
www.sajuki.blogspot.com
An absolutely stunning blanket! Definitely one to go on my ever increasing 'to do' list. Well done for completing it _ a real heart and soul task. I am sure your friend will love it! Especially with the cold winters here in the UK! Von x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors and a true labor of love! Hello from the USA!
ReplyDeleteSheila
http://sheilazachariae.blogspot.com/2014/08/new-blanket-pattern-prada-headband.html
Oh, what a beautiful and cheery blanket! I've been thinking of doing a flower throw for my daughter, now I think I might have to start ASAP. Love it!
ReplyDeleteIf you're interested, I'd love to have you link up at my Yarn Fanatic Party!
http://philwife.blogspot.com/2014/08/yarn-fanatic-party-4.html
This blanket is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Found you at the Yarn Fanatic Party. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteAlexandra
EyeLoveKnots.blogspot.com
This is a beautiful blanket! I wouldn't have thought have mixing some of those colours but it works perfectly! A gorgeous blanket!
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