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Monday, March 25, 2024

Another Ta Dah, Finished Project, Roses and Books Oh My

 


Falling Leaves is drying after being laundered.  This was the easiest project so far this year, as these were all crocheted squares (no knit squares), and while all are not granny style squares they were fairly close to the same size, so that required a bit less work on my part.  This ghan is a bit more narrow than I like, but working with the squares that I had this was the way to make the pattern of squares work.  It's unusual for me to have so many similar squares to work with.  My daughter and hubby like symmetrical things and so they liked this one..........me, I've gotten used to working with some of this and  that and sorta prefer the less symmetrical designs.  Either way, it will keep someone warm.  All the afghans I put together from pieces parts are donated to Homeless Shelters.
The before picture, though turned the other direction.  This ghan didn't change much as I worked on it.  Forgot to mention above picture it's edged with really dark green, though it may look black in the picture.
This one is the next project, though after looking at it awhile, I moved a few squares since this picture.  This will probably be the most tedious of the ghans so far this year, as the squares are really different sizes, some are squares, and some are rectangles and some are knitted.  I'm not sure I have enough of one color to do the edging and sizing for this, so may do a bit of a design/pattern with edging in order to use multiple colors....we'll see how it goes.  Current plan is to edge the middle row both horizontally and vertically in brown and do the 4 corners in the dark green, lighter green, and or blue left over from the previous ghans.  Trying hard to use my stash and not buy more, particularly after the work my daughter and I did over Christmas to sort and roll and donate 41.5 pounds of yarn.  Buying would add to the stash and that's not the goal.  Soooo, we'll see how this goes.

More gorgeous roses.  These white roses are tipped in pink and are so pretty.  Hubby brought this home yesterday.  I missed taking a picture of the last roses he brought home that were purplish.  

Post World War II, Paris and it's people are trying to rebuild.  Families are separated, missing and or dead and somehow life must go on.  The captivating story of two strong women from the same family generations apart finding a future with the commonality of a small neighborhood bakery.  A most enjoyable book.

Set in 1916, an intriguing story with a World War I nurse.  She finds herself in the middle of deadly secrets as she carries a personal message from a fallen solder to his family.  Lots of surprises in this book.  I'm not typically a mystery book lover, but found this book hard to put down.  I also didn't know befpre reading/listening to it , that it is  book #1 in a series, so now I need to find the listing of how many books are in the series and get them on my list.

I've read/listened to a good number of Kelly Rimmer's books and always enjoy them, and this was no different.   Though set in 1970/current day we're transported back to the cold war, double agents, injuries and danger.  Family loyalty vs patriotic duty with some very tuff decisions to make.  

23 comments:

  1. I haven't read anything resently.

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    1. Try doing audio books, you can multi-task. Helpful when time is tight.

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  2. You do a wonderful job putting these small blankets together x

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    1. Thanks so much, appreciate your kind words.

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  3. So great to see your projects in progress! Lovely Roses! & some wonderful book reviews too! Thanks so much for your comment!🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

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    1. Thanks so much ellie for your kind remarks about the projects. I like to do as much as I can before the weather breaks and I want to be outside more.

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  4. So kind to donate to the homeless shelter. I hope they are made to good use.

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    1. They're part of a welcome home pack for people when they transition out of shelter living into a home situation.

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  5. Your roses are so pretty, such a lovely colour. I like the sound of all three of those books, especially the first one:)

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    1. I loved the color of the roses as well. Let me know if you read any of the books, it's always fun to compare thoughts.

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  6. I am sure that your latest trickier afghan will look great once you have sorted it out. I admire your skills with these and they will be so appreciated by their recipients too. You always have some great recommendations in your book reviews. The roses are so pretty.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Thanks so much Ellie, I appreciate the thoughtful and kind comments, and encouragement.

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  7. Those roses!!! They are lovely.
    I am reading Revolutionary Doctor, Benjamin Rush, by Carl Binger. It is very interesting.
    Carla

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    1. I'll have to check on that book, may need to add it to my ever growing list. Thanks so much.

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  8. The roses are gorgeous and I love your afghans too. Someone will be kept warm and hugged in them. Great reading list too.

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  9. Great afghans for a great purpose -donation to shelter people.
    Wars, sadly, provide us with interesting material for books. You seem to spot the best of these books, and nicely review them for us. Thanks, Sandy.

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    1. Thanks so much Duta. I agree on the material wars give us for books; I just wished we'd learn from them and prevent future wars.

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  10. Wonderful finish... you did a great job.
    I imagine the greatest joy is putting the individual parts together until it seems perfect :-)
    You've read wonderful books... I often listen to audio books.
    Lots of love to you.

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    1. Thanks so much for your kind words, much appreciated. So many good books out there, time can be a problem.

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  11. Lovely afghans and how great that you donate them to local homeless shelters!

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    1. Thank you Debra. My husband laughs and says it keeps me off the street, and I could have worse habits, lol.

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  12. Falling Leaves will, indeed, keep someone very warm. What a lovely gesture, Sandy!

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  13. I love your blankets, and even moreso that you are able to donate them. I really need to use up my stash but lately have been cross-stitching more than crocheting. Can't bring myself to read much fiction anymore -- but A Bakery in Paris sounds interesting. Thank you for all your many visits to my blog. I'm finally back. Take care.

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