Bright Jewel was designed some time back and has been in a project bag waiting it's turn to be be worked on.Here it is in the works. These squares are more unform then many I work with, so sizing/edging these is going quickly; as you can see. The white space is where the last square was being worked on. Stay tuned. I wasn't sure how large this would be with less edging then I sometimes use, but also wasn't sure how much lavender I had to do the edging, so kept it limited. The plan was to finish them all in terms of sizing and limited edging, then see how much yarn I had to determine whether or not to edge more.This was the original design of Crayon, but I needed 5 squares from this design to help complete an additional afghan.Here it is sized and edged (same picture as previous post), and tied ready to stitch together.Here it is completed. It's been laundered and is drying.
And now, Bright Jewels is drying/being blocked. I started this post a day or so ago, and in the meantime was able to complete this ghan. Very happy with how it turned out. Instead of adding more edging to each square, as I was anticipated doing, I added multiple rows in the border and then a scalloped edge. Click the picture to enlarge it to see the scalloped edge. As always all the afghans will be donated to a family shelter.
Pastel Tulips has grown from 7 inches in the last picture to 10 inches here. I work on this in-between the other afghan progjects.
Books 10, 11, and 12 in the series. "A Casualty of War", the war is close to over; but the aid stations are still over run with badly injuried men. One of Bess's patients thinks his cousin tried to kill him...Bess is put in harms way as she tries to unravel the mystery. He says he's not crazy, but Bess maybe the only one who believes him.
"A Forgotten Place", The Armistice has been signed, but not the Peace Treaty; so injuries and death are still happening. Bess tried to aid an Welsh amputee patient by going to a small Welsh mining town where mysterious murders are taking place; and she's smack dab in the middle of it.
"A Cruel Deception, people gather in Paris to try and hammer out the Peace Treaty, but Bess is sent on a secret and highly personal mission that puts her in harms way with a dangerous murderer/drug addict.
- Exercising is coming along, not great but better than last month so that's a plus.
- Can't believe we had snow here in South Carolina, geesh we left Ohio for the winter to escape the cold and snow. Things were closed down for several days, and it took a whole week for the golf courses to open again.
- We've enjoyed meeting up with a good number of people from other years, have had social gatherings, and gone out to dinner. So, having a good time despite the colder than normal weather that everyone seems to be experiencing.
Your afghans are so bright and cheerful and will be so appreciated by the recipients. We all need a bit of colour and warmth during the winter. Our winter has been dull, grey and wet so far, but we are much luckier than some in the UK, so I'm not complaining!
ReplyDeleteKeep warm and safe - Spring is on the way, albeit slowly.
Best wishes
Ellie
Thanks so much Ellie, I really appreciate your kind words. Right you are about us needing color to get through the winter. Come on spring.
Delete"Bright Jewels" is aptly named -- so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Debra. I particularly enjoyed working on that one.
DeleteBeautiful colours in both your blankets, so cheerful and practical too. I love the names you give them. They will bring so much pleasure to those who receive them:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosie, such sweet comments; much appreciated.
DeleteBright jewels has colors that I love. Congrats on finishing up some projects.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bijoux, the colors in Bright Jewels makes me think of spring and you know how I'm not a fan of winter. It was fun to work on that one, particularly.
DeleteHello, the afghans are beautiful. Thank you for the book reviews, I appreciate them so very much. :-)
ReplyDeleteThinking Spring!!
I'm thinking spring also, can't wait. Like winter less and less with each passing year.
DeleteI really enjoy seeing how you are putting together your afghans. The colours go together so well.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you Jackie, some afghans are more of a puzzle than others, I like to play with color.
DeleteWhat vibrant colors you are using for your afghans, so pretty, and my favorite is the one with the purple boarders. (Purple is my favorite color). Pastel Tulips is a beauty as well. Looking forward to seeing your progress! I have not heard of the books you are reading, they sound intriguing...I'll have to look them up!
ReplyDeleteThank you DJ, appreciate your kind words. If you read any of the books, let me know what you think.
DeleteBeautiful! All of your afghans. You've got talent and the right inclination for colors and quality. Great taste in books too.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to hear from you. I keep hoping things in your neck of the woods will calm down. You're in my thoughts, often. Thanks for your kind words about my craft.
DeleteGorgeous Sandra, so colorful and I like your pastel tulips also. The books look like good reading. Our snow has just about gone now. Roll on Spring!
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise, and so agree with you roll on spring!!
DeleteYour afghans are beautiful and will be greatly appreciated by the recipients. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, appreciate your kind words.
Deletesandy, my socks were on the previous Sat creativity post... yummy yarn from teal to purple!! I forgot to include them again. Your projects are full of color. The novels... I can't in our current climate in the US read anything about WW2 and the rise of Hitler... but I do love history just too close for comfort at the moment
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Hi LeAnna, understand what you mean about the parallels of WWII and our current times; which is why I think it's important to read about it now. It's not comfortable; but somehow I think it helps us understand what we're dealing with. Will have to check out your socks, the colors sound great.
DeleteBeautiful afghans! I really like the colors you chose and they will be a blessing to someone!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mari, sometimes tossing the squares around feels a bit like putting a puzzle together.
DeleteBeautiful crochet.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret
DeleteBoth your blankets are lovely, but 'Crayons' is especially beautiful with its childhood memories of wax crayons. Both blankets will make their new owners very happy when they snuggle up in them.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a kid, I loved to color and nothing was better than getting a new box of wax crayons. Was always sad when one broke. Thanks so much
DeleteYour blankets are lovely I love the names, they will be very well received for sure.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the completion of your projects. They look absolutely amazing. Way to go. Take care and I hope that snow has disappeared.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Mr. Shife, appreciate your kind remarks. And yes the snow finally melted, but it took a whole week. Locals can't remember having snow for a whole week here in SC.
DeleteLove the colors you've used. You always have the best eye for choosing colors. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandie, appreciate it. Still chipping away at the squares that came to me through the years. Need to check my pictures, but think I've made 110 or so afghans from them.
Delete...Sandy, I LOVE your riot of colors!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your version of Bright Jewel! And a great reminder for me to get out my wool and get hooking!
ReplyDeleteVery colourful. God bless.
ReplyDeleteI'm all about color, so I I love your afghan!
ReplyDeleteWe've had so little snow this winter--what we've had is multiple dustings. It's been a strange winter!
Afghans can look so different as they come together. A border or the way they're joined can give them a totally different appearance from the way the squares look when initially laid out. I always enjoy to see your finished afghans.
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