Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Progress Report

Just a quickie to let you know that a very tiny amount of progress on the craft front is happening here! I am SLOWLY sewing together my granny squares for my cushion cover. I tested a few different methods out and settled for one that weaves the yarn down under the outside edge of the squares. It raises this edge slightly but I quite like this effect. I left long ends on each square so I'm using these to sew them together.



I haven't done anything to my felt bag yet, but in true 'Becky style' I did discover this when I was playing around...


I purchased two buttons, thinking I needed only one, but knowing how I like to alter designs as a I go along, had bought a spare just in case. Now I will still need to purchase an extra shell button for the loop closure on the bag! I thought I was ahead of my creative self on this one!
Hope you are finding more time to be creative than I am!
Becky x
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11 comments:

  1. faith7615 June 2011 at 20:42

    Your doing a good job of the sewing up of crochet squares and the colours you have chosen work well too.

    Like the design on your bag. x I must admit my knitting etc has remained in my storage for a couple of days - so I can re-charge my batteries.

    Leah x

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  2. Tillyflops15 June 2011 at 20:47

    Love the colors for your cushion.xx

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  3. GardenOfDaisies16 June 2011 at 05:48

    Your crochet and felting projects are really pretty!!! The colors are gorgeous! I really admire people who are good at crocheting, because I do struggle with it. And I want to say thank you for adding my giveaway to your sidebar and for following my blog. That was sweet of you.

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  4. carrad16 June 2011 at 07:32

    I love the green and purple together, a beautiful piece of work. Good luck with the squares! x

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  5. Jane16 June 2011 at 08:28

    Your squares are looking great! The colours are just delicious together. And the buttons do look lovely in place... and you'll have to go button shopping again... make sure you buy lots extra just in case!
    Jane x

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  6. Maria - A Playful Stitch16 June 2011 at 09:41

    I was just wondering yesterday how the felt bag was coming along! Those buttons look perfect in the middle of the flowers - I can't wait to see it all done!

    Loving the granny squares together! I especially like the colours of the 6 on the right-hand side. I remember you said these were Patons Smoothie - do you know what colours they are? I'm thinking of trying to find them online. I've not tried Patons Smoothie before, and the fact that it looks like cotton but is such good value sounds perfect! Did you get yours online or from a shop? (Questions, questions!)

    Thanks for your comment - I know, I'd better get cracking with the giveaway! I was excited last night to come home and see the new followers (I couldn't go to bed without logging into Blogger - I'm addicted!) Funny about the 'podgy' verification word... I think that Blogger is just jealous that he can't nibble on a chocolate orange!! Hehe...!)

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  7. ☼ Carolina ☼16 June 2011 at 20:02

    me encanta!
    un abrazo
    c@

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  8. flowers on my table17 June 2011 at 22:27

    Love the little pearly buttons on your bag! Happy weekend, love Linda x

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  9. ThatFuzzyFeeling18 June 2011 at 10:28

    I love your colour combinations for your crochet - it's going to look gorgeous! I only managed 2 crochet lessons, as the teacher couldn't cope with my left-handed rebellious ways - so I'll continue to admire your clever work and stick to felt for now!! Liz x

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  10. Helen Philipps19 June 2011 at 12:32

    Loved seeing your neat and pretty crochet and the gorgeous little bag - specially the mother of pearl buttons! Have a sunny Sunday!
    Helen x

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  11. FeltByRae7 July 2011 at 15:34

    Your crochet squares are so pretty and I adore the colour combination of your flowers & buttons... totally fab

    You have inspired me and I have now got a terrible addiction to lining my felt bags!

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