Starts and Finsihes, Irish Afghan, Always Audiobooks, and The Bathroom Project
Quite some time ago I designed this afghan along with many others. People used to send me pieces parts and I would design and join the pieces parts to make warm afghans. I always named them, and called this one Wee Bit Irish. As you can see the pieces parts vary is style and size, and color. Most are crocheted, but a few are knitted. I've made over 70 of these throughout the last 14 ish years. Once I need new projects to work on, I get the bagged designs out and find appropriate color yarn to edge and join them. Founds some light green/mintish in my stash. Though in this picture (apparently a brighter day) the pieces parts look less green. I bagged it up to take on the road as one of my winter away projects.Step 3, I've begun edging the pieces/squares. I begin with the largest squares and edge, then know the other squares have to become the same size. Thus far, I've edged about 9-10 of the 25 pieces. I think it's looking less Irish and more minty...how about you? Think I'm going to change the name to Minty Irish. Any thoughts? Once these afghans are completed I donate them to a local homeless shelter.This knitted teal and gray scarf was a car project. I started it in the car when hubby and I were going to Williamsburg this past summer and finished it in the car on our way to our winter quarters. It might get donated also, as I don't think I'm in need of another scarf.A fun, but perhaps a bit bizarre book about coming of age, dealing with grief, learning about responsibilities and what is real love? I say a bit bizarre because a daughter on a summer vacation seems to meet her mother....time travel. I don't know. Not really a believable book, and not my normal type of reading; but I did truly enjoy the book, gave it 4 stars on Goodreads. I also enjoyed it because I've traveled to Italy and would like to go back.A weird/sad version of Ground HOg Day. I can't say I enjoyed the book, only gave it one star; but I also couldn't stop reading it...as I kept thinking things would be made right and I wanted things to be resolved. It got much higher marks on Goodreads from others, so you might enjoy it? If you read it, let me know what you think....I'm curious.More my normal type of book. Takes place during World War II in London in 1938. The coming together of people taking care of each other, learning to love and trust during difficult times.....even for a German refugee. Highly recommend this one.More of a fluff book than I often read/listen to; but I LOVED it. A fire, a chambermaid, love lost, mystery, a ghost, money, love, lust, and......well, a bit of everything. Put it on your list and have fun!A bathroom project. We have a small bathroom, very much in need of being redone. Removing the old heavy tub and putting in a shower is only part of the work that needs doing. The tiles you see here are from the front of the picture back the flooring, the tile in the shower, and the small design for accent. It's a bit hard to see in the picture, but the tiles are mostly white with a bit of gray. The walls will be gray, the new vanity and commode etc will be white. A long awaited project. It's hard to remodel your bathroom when you only have ONE!
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Te car scarf is beautiful! Time well- spent in the car!
ReplyDeleteI like everything about Italy: books, food, clothes, art.
Wishing you success with the bathroom project!
Thanks very much Duta. Got my fingers crossed on the bathroom project.
DeleteI love the Bear Square. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe painted our bathroom last April, yep, I hear you about having only one bathroom and doing a re do.
Carla
I need to look at my patterns. I've made the bear square a couple of times, but no clue which book it's in. I made one in blue for one of my nephews blankets. This one was my practice square. It's been awhile since we've painted, so am glad this will all be done for us.
DeleteI love your afghan and your scarf. The bear in the middle of the afghan particularly took my eye. I am sure someone will love it.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your bathroom reno. Not fun but soooo worth it.
Many thanks, am so looking forward to getting the bathroom done.
DeleteI think your afghan will look lovely with the joining colours you've chosen. Renovations are never much fun at the time but worth it in the end. Hope your goes well.
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Ellie
Many thanks Ellie. I think you're right about renovations not being fun while they're going on, but worth it in the end.
DeleteI really like all the designs of the squares...especially the one with the shamrock. WOW...I don't knit but I do some crocheting and designs can be difficult.
ReplyDeleteKudos. We've been in our home 43 years...many renos over the years. All are messy and about 1/2 thru we ask ourselves WHY. In 2000 we added 8' bump out to the back of the house and a new deck and more hardwood had to be put down too. It took 6 months. Evidently we forgot the mess, Then came a new kitchen in 2006.
2016 new carpet and new bathrooms. Happy to say no more interior renos for us.
Hugs Cecilia
Thanks so much for your kind words, and the encouragement regarding the reno. Both are appreciated.
DeleteAll the best to the bathroom project! Lovely scarf and such a variety of great reads! Oh, it's cold this weekend..with a little snow falling here. Hope it is warmer where you are. All the best to a beautiful January. Thanks for your comments.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, luckily it is warmer where I am now, so am enjoying that.
DeleteWe'd like to remove the bathtub in our main bathroom and put in a walk-in shower which is handier ( and safer) for older folks. Trouble is the door isn't wide enough so it would be a lot of work ( not to mention expense).
ReplyDeleteHow kind of you to go to all the work of making those squares into an afghan then donating it.
The books look like ones I'd enjoy but my stack of TBRs is high and I dare not add any more.
I hear ya on the stack of books being high. I read one and add 2, not the best method. Yeah the older houses have small doorways that don't meet todays standards for walkers, wheelchairs etc. It's a major reno and a bit more expensive than we estimated; but it's so needed. So fingers crossed. I've made lots of these afghans through the years, I just keep at it.
DeleteThe afghan and scarf are lovely pieces. I wish I had someone to drive my car, maybe I'd get some projects finished. :)
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine trying to renovate a bathroom with only one in the property. I do like the tiles and flooring. Good luck!
We'll be doing the reno when we're staying elsewhere which is the only way we figured we could do it. I love stitching in the car, makes the long car trips productive and helps to pass the time.
DeleteI want to learn how do the granny square.
ReplyDeleteThey are fun to make with so many possibilities. There are lots of u-tube video's that could show you how to make the granny squares.
Delete...last year we renovated our house, from top to bottom. It can be a mess, but the results were great, good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, the whole house that's beyond my imagination. Did you move out during?
DeleteWaving "hi" back atcha!
ReplyDeleteAnd those fingerless gloves are almost needed inside with these temps around the country.
DeleteThe afghan and scarf are lovely, Sandy, unfortunately I am not creative in the sense of knitting, crocheting, sewing or the like so always admire the talents of others in these areas. I appreciated the book capsules as well and haven't read any of these (yet). Good luck with the bathroom redo.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, appreciate the kind words.
DeleteIt seems to be to be a significant act of charity that you make the afghan and then donate it. I hope the recipient understands that kindness has been bestowed in this manner, and someone has not just rid themselves of items they no longer need. As for renovations - ugh!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks David for your sweet words, much appreciated. I'll let you know how the bathroom renov goes.
DeleteYou have a lot of patience and skill. the blanket looks beautiful, and warm.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you Victor. I appreciate the kind words.
DeleteBeautiful squares
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DeleteOur bathroom is very small too and while the fittings are fine, it has benefitted from a good clear out at the start of this year. I hope your bathroom project goes well.
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DeleteI love the squares you've done! Good luck with the bathroom, the tiles look pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank so much, appreciate it.
DeleteThe afghan is coming along nicely and it is so nice of you to donate it. I also love the scarf that you made.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks. Chipping away on the afghan.
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