Thursday 9 February 2017

HEARTATHON! DAY 9

Joining in with the hearty, arty I live, I love, I craft, I am me.

Sitting here with our cooler on, it being 37° outside and very sticky.
Today's offering has been shown before, but when I was looking for hearts in my photo archives, I chanced upon this.  Lots of hearts and daisies.

These were customer quilts from a friend, who'd not been able to get them done, due to an operation that kept her out of action for a while.
Now for a little of what we've been up to apart from going out yesterday and having a lovely time.
Hubby's latest project from "The Shed".

A beautifully turned timber bowl.
I may fill this up with buttons, that I hunted high and low for last week and thought I must have either given them away or just plain lost them.  Off we went to Spotlight for a few things, along with buying a small packet of assorted buttons and what happens a day later?  Yes, I"found" the buttons in the bottom of a tin with my Mum's old tapestry wool on top..  Who's getting old & silly?

Last night I actually finished the shawl and think I'm pleased with it.  Not sure anyone else will think that, but as I've never attempted a crochet one before, it looks OK. I do tend to have a slightly tight tension.   Now I'd like to do the other one on the pattern leaflet.  It's quite pretty.  I really want to knit some socks too.

 The shawl.

  It is a triangular with a shell type pattern  and a frilly border on two sides.





This the leaflet and now I'm thinking I'd like to have a go at the one on the left.  The pattern looks complicated, but as I like trying new things, will make time in winter to give it a go.  Wonder what colour I should use?













I am going to try and update my QUILT GALLERY  page with the quilts that live in the UK with family members.  I know I'm missing photos of a couple, but there are still quite a few that I'll be putting on.  Wish me luck with that job as I need to scan & crop some of the old ones that I don't have on the computer.
Have a terrific Thursday all and see you tomorrow.
Take care,  Susan.
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12 comments:

  1. Threads through my life9 February 2017 at 19:26

    I am drooling over that bowl.... perhaps he could be persuaded to make a heart shaped bowl out of wood? Still time before 14 February!!! Well done on making the shawl; I've made one but only use it to keep warm when I am reading in bed! I do like the idea of making them but I know I'd not wear them... Perhaps I'll stick to making hearts! Have fun.

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    1. Susan Smith10 February 2017 at 07:23

      Thanks, seems everyone loves the 'bowl'. He said, "no way" to the heart shaped one even though I thought, how cute. Think if I do make any more shawls (not as large as rugs). I'll probably gift them.

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  2. kjsutcliffe9 February 2017 at 19:51

    I love that 'secret' final stitching quilting gets - it often gets over shadowed by the fabric but when you see it - it shines out! K bowl is beautiful - he has a craftsman's eye! I am ready to make another shawl but being strict with myself - no new stuff on the needles or hook until my blanket is completed - looking at your lovely shawl does weaken my resolve tho' ! xx

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    1. Susan Smith10 February 2017 at 07:29

      Thanks Kate. The saying in the quilt world is, "It's not a quilt till its quilted". I'm not starting anything much till I've got my UFO's down a little. Two of my other blogpals have UFO challenges on at the moment & I'm sort of joining in to try & whittle them away.

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  3. Jo9 February 2017 at 20:50

    The bowl's beautiful, your hubby is very talented. I've never attempted a crochet shawl either, you've done a good job with it, though I doubt you'll need it at the moment in 37 degrees.

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    1. Susan Smith10 February 2017 at 07:32

      Thanks Jo, I think he now has a swollen head from all the compliments, but I can see a twinkle in his eye too. Not being as big as a rug, it's way to try a few new crochet stitches. No, I'm definitely not using at the moment. It's very light clothes weather.

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  4. Jan9 February 2017 at 20:59

    Your husband's bowl is beautiful... and your shawl looks lovely and snuggly for the cooler months. I'm currently just finishing a narrow knitted lace scarf for the summer in a rather awkward - but effective - yarn. I must post about it over the weekend. Did you get my e-mail address? Jx

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    1. Susan Smith10 February 2017 at 07:34

      Thanks Jan. Shawls & scarves are great for just doing, as I like to keep my hands busy at all times. I even take something to do at the Car Club general monthly meeting & anywhere I have to sit & wait. I sent you an email on the 7th. Didn't you get it?

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  5. Jak10 February 2017 at 03:05

    All those hidden hearts when the picture is enlarged! kjs is correct, you are so busy looking at the main fabric you don't always see the stitching in the background. Tell K we are most impressed with his bowl. It is beautiful. What wood does he use, something local? I am impressed that you knit or crochet in that heat, I could only ever knit in winter when we lived in SA. Enjoy your updating of your quilting gallery.

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    1. Susan Smith10 February 2017 at 07:37

      Thanks C, see reply at top about quilting. K couldn't believe all the compliments about his bowl & doesn't know about the last 2. I can only knit/crochet after tea if it has cooled down, but I must do something. Last night it was looking at Pinterest & then doing a crossword.(giggle). Was still hot.

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  6. Joy from Days Filled With Joy10 February 2017 at 08:59

    You are doing well with the heartathon! Those quilts are so sweet.. and K's bowl is awesome! xx

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