Sunday, March 18, 2012

A Little Progress

Progress has been slow, but I have made a little headway.  I have started another row of grannies. These are in shades of beige and peach.  The sun is not out today, so I had a little difficulty in getting some decent pictures. 
Look at all that color!!!  My heart goes pitty pat, and I find myself "petting" my work as I go.  LOL!!  Silly, right?  I am sure all those that crochet will know just what I am talking about. 
It is really beginning to take on that "folk arty" look I am so nuts about.  I need to stop and weave in some tails.  Hopefully this week I can at least get around two corners.  That is if life will cooperate!!  We are still really busy getting the condo in order to put on the market.  We're almost there.  It will be nice once that is done and not hanging over our heads.

I am about to begin the last week of my 49th year!  Oh - My - God!!  Someone asked me if I had anything monumental planned for turning 50.  I had to think about that.  I am definitely NOT running a marathon like she did for turning 30, but I do like her way of thinking.  So, I am trying to think of what I really want to do!  I was toying with the idea of designing another rug, maybe entering it into the fair.  Winning a blue ribbon, or any ribbon at that, would be something that would be awesome to commemorate my 50th.

Well, it is getting that time.  Sunday evening, putting things in order for the week.  I hope everyone has a terrific week!


19 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow these are awesome

Mereknits said...

Awesome thoughts to celebrate turning 50! Love the blanket and all the beautiful colors you are using. Have a great day,
Meredith

GerryART said...

You know yarn lovers always have to squish and squeeze and pet our yarn and, of course, tell them every so often that we ♥ them.
Your granny squares make me smile
:*)
hugs
Gerry

Melissa said...

Looking good! Remember to keep your hands loose.

Getting Hooked said...

Wow! Beautiful!!

gaia said...

simply gorgeous!

* said...

That looks gorgeous, the colours are beautiful, I can't get away from planning more blankets I want to make and that one is stunning!

Vassiliki said...

So beautiful colours!

Charlotte said...

Beautiful! I'd expect nothing other spectacular from you. And using embroidery floss!! Fantastic!

Unknown said...

Fabulous as always. I adore your folk art look. Happy Happy wishes for 50s. It get better in so many ways, not all, but the good ones...he-he...

crazymotheringchick said...

Oh, girl, that is looking beautiful!

DaCraftyLady said...

Happy big 50....you're still a youngster..lol... your afghan looks great!

Unknown said...

preciosa!!!!muy muy bonita,menudo trabajo,un besazo

Kristen said...

That. Is. Beautiful. I actually gasped a little. Gorgeous, gorgeous colors. I have seen many a crochet blanket out there, and have made an embarrassing number of them myself, and your blanket-in-progress is quite literally the most breathtaking one I've ever seen. I can not wait to see how it turns out! :)

Lorena (sonido retro UK) said...

Hi!
I just simply love the colours....
the design is lovely as well.
Take care,
Lorena

Dawn said...

Oh, yes! I do indeed know that feeling to 'pet' our projects! No wonder you feel the need to touch your squares --- your grannies are g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s.!

And the best to you as you turn 50.

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful!

Nadineon31 said...

Aaahhh yes, of course we all know exactly why you have to hold your work back from you to admire it more fully, smoothe it, feel its texture, straighten it, scrunch it under your chin, admire it again and continue for the next few blocks (or hexies, or whatever). Ripples do that to me......mmmmmm, your work is lovely..very squishable LOLxx

Anonymous said...

What is the name of this square? Elsabie O'Neill Ackerman