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!
