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It has been a lovely and busy crafty long weekend, and I am extremely happy with the time I could enjoy at home and out and about, still enjoying the last warm weather, as Fall has not arrived just yet and the days are still warm and so comfortable to be outside. While visiting a friend in the countryside, these two came to visit and loved the fruits we shared with them.
Mother and Baby
Of course, I made the most of the time and cakes some yarns, cut the fabulous fur that I got from my sister for my next bear project and knitted on my Tanis Triangular Shawl. The bear is slightly bigger than those I usually make, and I am so loving this fur. My shawl is growing so fast, I am already at the lacy edge.
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Sitting still and knitting and crafting was not all I did. Having bought pretty little ceramic pieces and tiles over the last few months, it was time to get these into good use. A colleague (who knows me way to well) gave me two precious little wooden boxes, and I decorated them for use in my guest room / craft corner. And as I love drinking tea, I made a stand for my teapot and another for my mugs. (the last one still needs to dry a little longer before I dust off the grout)
And all my magazines got sorted and stored properly. This little shelf is a self assembly project, and took a little work, but the holes were all pre-drilled and it was not to difficult in the end, with a little help of course.
Storage of Magazines
The granny square blanket is my daughter’s blanket, made for her more than twenty plus years ago, by my Grandmother, my daughters’ great-grandmother. It is still in use and now have a precious place in my reading corner, along with my little porcelain doll that is more than 30 years old already.
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Such a productive time, wow!
Lovely little flowery tiles and the yarn and the bear! You seem to love bunnies, don’t you? 🙂
Hi there, yes a great weekend in all. Got a lot done, and spend time outdoors too.
I love bunnies, so cute. I adore all furry creatures, and the bunnies are all happily living in the spare room. 🙂
True, furry ones are so cute and cuddly!
(I’ve nicknamed my other half “koala”)
You had a fantastic weekend:) The yarn is beautiful. I can’t wait to see the bear progress. I have to ask, what are those animals? They look friendly and wild at the same time.
Hi, yes a great weekend, loved it. Looking forward to starting on the bear. I think she will be pretty cute.
Lol. Those critters are Grey Meerkat. You get the brown ones as well, and you will recognize them from The Lion King (Timon).
They are wild, but will tolerate humans for food and snacks. They do however have a nasty bite, so we are always careful around them. Specially when there is a baby, the Mom can be very protective. 🙂
Have a great crafty week.
You have been very busy! Love the yarn and shawl. It has been 30+ years since I made stuffed animals so will enjoy seeing your teddy bear come to life. The fur looks so soft and plush.
Hi, thank you. I love the yarns too, and the shawl is coming along just nicely. Just in time I think, this morning was cloudy and chilly. Fall will be coming around soon. 🙂
I love this fur as well, it is so soft and nice. I am enjoying these bears, and I think this one will be pretty cute.
Have a great week and happy crafting. 🙂
Sounds like loads of fun! I Love those yarns, and of course, that shawl, you know I love that one. drooling on my keyboard…
Hi, yes lots of fun. 🙂 I am looking forward to knitting these yarns, but still working on the blanket. 🙂 and the shawl is coming along nicely.
It may be just in time, as today was chilly and cloudy this morning. Fall must be on its way soon now. 🙂
Have a great week and happy crafting.
Sounds like a good day to wrap up warmly and knit!
Lovely indeed. 🙂
I’m sorry, are those possums in the pic?
🙂 Hi, no they are called Grey Meerkat. They are slightly larger than possums, and have stripes. They are brown as well, like the little critter in the movie The Lion King (Timon)
Very sweet but not to be taken a chance with, as they will bite. 🙂
You sure did have quite the busy weekend. The yarn cakes look so delicious. Can’t wait to see what they will be turned into. Your shawl is looking so pretty. Your magazines look so inviting! Such a nice, neat place for them. You will have no trouble finding what pattern you are looking for now. It looks like a nice little corner to sit at and pour through the magazines, looking at all the lovely projects in them, cuddled under a beautiful, handmade afghan. Sounds like the perfect spot for a rainy day 🙂 Enjoy!
Hi, and thank you so much. So nice to hear from you and read your positive comments. It is greatly appreciated.
I think that room / corner is now just as ready as it will ever be, and I need to just start enjoying it.
Have a great week, and enjoy. It is a pretty overcast and chilly morning here today, so maybe some Fall weather is creeping in. 🙂
Wow you’ve been busy! I love you ceramic tiles and your storage boxes. That yarn is stunning to.
Thank you so much, it was indeed a good time to get crafty! I loved making these, different from the usual knitting and crochet. 🙂