Even though I haven’t been blogging a lot, I have been crafting and even have a few finishes. First, I finished the Spice of Life afghan.
It’s not perfect, but I am happy with it. It seems I got a little too relaxed with the last 10 or so rows and so my sides veered out. I wanted to take the last 10 rows and the border out and re-do, but hubby wouldn’t hear of it. He liked it just the way it is and has claimed it as his own. He has even used it a few times :). I learned so much crocheting this blanket. Thank you to Sandra at Cherry Heart Blog and everyone involved for a wonderful Stitch A Long. The pattern is still available on Sandra’s blog if you still want to give it a try.
I also finished a couple of scarves. The first one was a gift to someone at my husband’s work. I thought I had taken a picture of it, but can’t seem to find it. This morning I finished the fun fiber scarf I was working on. It turned out so pretty! Love all the different fibers.
I can’t wait to wear it. I really enjoyed kitting the pink/red/tan ribbon fiber on this one.
Last night I finished a beautiful little project that I worked on this week.
This is Winter Whisper by Passione Ricamo. I call her Winter Princess. It is for a contest. Now that I have finished stitching her, I have to turn her into some kind of finish. Can’t wait to see what I come up with ;). I stitched her on 16ct Aida Ice Goddess from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie. LOVE this color and I am so in love with this design. My photo doesn’t do it justice.
I also picked up Under the Moonlight mermaid from the framer this last week. I had the framing done at Joann’s and I must say, the gal there did a great job. Aside from crooked beads, I am very pleased with it.
Now I need to figure out where to hang her. I have really run out of wall space.
I will be getting back to stitching The Raven Queen tonight. I will post a progress photo soon. I am getting close to finishing the stitching on this one. What are you working on finishing these days?
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I love you scarf, Winter Princess, Mermaid & most of all that afghan!! It is incredible!!! I would love to make it. Not sure I am skilled enough!! You sure have so many well honed skills!
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Thank you, Marsha. You can do that blanket. If you know basic stitches, you can do this one. If you downloaded all the sections of the Spice of Life afghan, there are great pictures to help you with all of the different stitches. I’d be happy to help you out when you get started. You can do it 🙂
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I can’t crochet so I love your afghan! great job. I’m plodding away on Persephone. Trying to put up daily updates on Instagram as motivation.
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Thank you. I am very happy with the afghan and it seems to be the center of most conversations when visitors come lately. Glad you have found something to keep you motivated on Persephone. She is on my to do list for some day 😉
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Love your stitching, good luck in the contest.
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Thank you, Amanda. I haven’t finished my contest piece yet, but I have a great start on it. I will definitely post my finish when it is completed.
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OOOhh, that scarf is beautiful, it looks so very soft. Well done on the blanket, its always so satisfying when you see it being used. 🙂
Such stunning stitching projects, I love your work. So very delicate and fine. Lovely beads.
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Thank you. I love the scarf, too and have already worn it out once. The blanket is a great conversation piece in my house these days and has been used by several already 🙂 Very satisfying. My oldest son even liked it while he was here for the holiday. I may just have to make him one now.
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Well done. I always feel so satisfied when my pieces are used and loved. Great job on the blanket, now you would probably have to make some more. 🙂
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I’m glad you’re doing a lot of stitching, your work is going well.
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Thank you. I am having great fun with all of my stitching. Hoping to finish the contest piece today. Will post pictures soon.
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Wow, that’s a lot of beading! Beautiful work.
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Thank you, Alice. I love the beads. They just add that certain depth and sparkle to any project.
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That’s some beautiful stitching. Well done!
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Thank you, Christine. I am quite happy with all of my stitchings these days. Just can’t seem to get enough 😉
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Love the update, Ginny! The blanket looks great. Glad to hear that hubby is enjoying it already!!!
The scarf looks so fluffy and soft and cozy and your framed piece is amazing!!! You’ve been busy!
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Thanks, Fawn. I have been busy, haven’t I? I feel like I have been accomplishing alot these days. I am very happy 🙂
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Big smile! 🙂
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wow.. what lovely update… totally love that blanket to bits.. and you’ve been busy.. i find the “crooked” beads addind to a wave like effect which compliment the mermaid piece. totally love it.
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Thank you, Angela. I have been getting lots done lately and feeling happy. Your comment about my “crooked” beads makes me feel better about them. You have an artistic eye and now I will see the waves as beauty in my piece 🙂
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Gorgeous finishes but the afghan is sooooo lovely 🙂
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Thank you. I think it came out nicely. I enjoyed every minute working on it.
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You’ve been doing so much lately! I have given up trying to stay up with you. Congrats on everything!
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Thank you. I feel like I have had a very productive year with my stitching.
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