Sunday, June 10, 2012

Happy crochet

So I finally got joining my daisy granny squares.  I was originally just going to join them as they were but after using the join as you going tutorial from Carina's Craft Blog and seen how nice the squares looked with the added white border, I added that to my mini squares and I think it looks good that way.


I treated myself Saturday and got my hair thinned out.  I have thick heavy hair and get so hot in the summer.  Afterwards I went to our market to pick up some veg and noticed the trade center area had been moved and went to check it out.  I picked up one of those floor baskety things that holds your yarn projects.  Not sure if there is a name for them. But they're good for beside your chair to work on your project. 

I had one from years ago, a tapestry material. This one caught my eye because of the bright cheery green. So this one is deemed the daisy square project holder.  I even talked the seller down a $1.  So after the market I hit a thrift store and found some goodies.  All for under $3.

And when I went out that day I took my African Flower Bag as I finally finished and attached the handles. Still some finishing touches of the drawstring and maybe buttons.

When at the market trade center I got to show it off to the ladies that I had made my bag. :)

And finally, I have a few more rows on the Ripple Blankets. Slowly but surely.
Have a good weekend everyone!




16 comments:

hooksandyarns said...

My husband has one of those baskets (with the old fashioned tapestry fabric) that belonged to his grandma - he keeps his motorcycle magazines in it. :)

Anonymous said...

Hi-- Thank you for your lovely blog! I have really enjoyed a little wander
Kindest Regards Linda

becktovintage said...

Dear friend, whenever I look your blog post, I see very stylish and pretty things that you made.. And your new green basket is just the same as your header picture..:)) So good you found the same..

Kate said...

Good finds! And I love all the colors in your ripple blanket.
Blessings,
Kate

Kara at Petals to Picots said...

Looking good! Love the bag :)

Carissa said...

Oh wow! Your blanket is sure coming along! It looks great!

Stephanie said...

I love my "floor baskety thing"! I had "stolen" mine from my grandmothers house after she passed. Instead of projects, I keep skeins of yarn that I am using in it.

Eileen said...

Please visit my blog, I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award!
Have a wonderful day! Eileen

Crochet Addict UK said...

Wow fantastic finds and your squares look fantastic!

mkonieczki said...

It seems you had an wonderful weekend. :-D

Spinneretta said...

I need to go shopping with you LOL
You have been very busy! Great job on all the projects!

laydilyke said...

Thank you all. Thanks Eileen for the Sunshine Award!! Rachel, you just have to check out your local craft thrift shops and hit those yard sales.

Minding My Own Stitches said...

I'm not sure there is a name for that floor-baskety thing, but it sure is useful! Thanks for the link to the tutorial for joining squares. That's going to come in handy!

Angela said...

Great finds! And I can only make a big project like the ripple blanket slowly. I have to break it up with other projects too :)

Anonymous said...

Got to love those thrift shop finds! This is how I get most of my yarn and craft supplies. Rarely buy new unless a specific color or amount is needed.

Sara @ My Merry Messy Life said...

These are beautiful projects! The ripple blanket is a classic. I'd love if you'd link up to Hookin On Hump Day for the fiber arts!
http://www.mymerrymessylife.com/2012/06/hookin-on-hump-day-3-link-party-for.html