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| This new plate was a Valentine present off hubby... |
I have decided to make a crochet blanket for our bed... a huuuuuuuggge undertaking as it is a super king bed. My husband doesn't really love our bedroom because it is completely white - not a thing on the walls; white fitted wardrobe doors line one wall and the other three walls are white white white. There is a splash of colour with a pair of curtains and an aqua throw.
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| Detail from a pair of pillowcases found at the Chariy shop |
I LOVE the bedroom... I find all the white tranquil. There is so much clutter in the other rooms and it is lovely to come into the bedroom and relax. However I understand where my husband is coming from when he says it is "too white" and I know how serious he feels about this, especially when he said "can we have something on the walls... anything... even some crochet would do".
Ever since this alarming statement, I have been looking in charity shops for mirrors and pictures, but so far nothing has turned up. I have decided in the meantime to make a beautiful - I hope - blanket for the bed.
I've chosen pastel colours... and decided on using the pattern below:
The pattern is called Medallion Pattern for Patchwork by Patons.
The picture above featured in an issue of Mollie Makes magazine and after a little wander on the internet I came across this delightful blog by
Sarah Youde and a copy of the pattern.... super duper indeed. The original pattern features in "First Steps in Crochet" by Patons.
Aside from crocheting away on this blanket, the other task I have set myself is to get rid of the alien spaceship light-fitting which the previous owner put up. Next month we will have been in the house 18 months and I cannot believe I have lasted this long with this spaceship light fitting... the base is fitted with tiny lights which are blue when the light is on!
I have made a few squares already and I think I am going to enjoy this project very much. Not having as many ends to weave in, is an added bonus. The plan is to make strips consisting of the desired length and then join these together at the end.
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| You can just and so see the spaceship... |
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I'm not really a pinny wearer but I
just loved the colours and vintage
pattern of this... very MeMeRose! |
I'm off for a cup of coffee now to try and perk myself up for work this evening... I've had a very indulgent day today shopping and looking for "treasure"... my haul includes a retro Pyrex dish, another little "ugly" donkey, a swan and a pinny. I've also just bought two super duper books off Amazon which I will show you when they arrive.
Happy mid-week to you all x
beautifullllllll:)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's going to take a while. Very pretty pattern though. Not sure why you'd want spotlights in the bedroom!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blanket, will look beautiful in your room, I like the simplicity of the white.
ReplyDeleteHey you could crochet some flowers to hang off the light, pretty it up :D....just kidding
Karen x
Lovely gift from your hubby! I love how he wants more crochet in your bedroom!! So sweet! Those pillowcases you found are gorgeous!! I went thrifty shopping yesterday and didn't find a thing :( It looks like you were quite successful. It'll be great to watch the crocheted quilt come to life!!
ReplyDeleteThat blanket is beautiful, I'm sure you will enjoy making it, I will enjoy seeing it progress, love your plate and pillow cases :)
ReplyDeleteI think your bedding looks gorgeous such a lovely shade of blue, really like the vintage pillow cases. Your blanket will be gorgeous such pretty pastels there so soft looking your squares. Enjoy it, dee x
ReplyDeleteYour room looks amazing, I can see where your husband is coming from. I think your blanket will look amazing here! Hope you get something for those walls
ReplyDeleteLovely blanket, it will be perfect in your white bedroom.
ReplyDeleteI like the pinney, yes, very Memerose.
Carol xx
What a lovely plate from your husband.
ReplyDeleteI understand how he feels about the all white. Mine and my husbands room is like that, too. I am currently working on a super king afghan for our bed, as well. it is quite an undertaking but I am excited about it as all the colors represent us to a tee.
Good luck with your afghan. The pattern you chose is gorgeous!
Your spaceship light fixture does have a certain something!
ReplyDeleteYour new crochet project is definitely going to create a beautiful afghan.
Thank you for your comments. I will surely take that photo you requested over in Central Park very soon.
xo
Hello!! That patons little booklet is fab, it was given to me as a present from the lady I purchased my first skeins of wool when I started crochet. They are simple and useful and have great patterns (I had forgotten that that blanket was there!). It would be interesting to see how it looks after you make it. I love your four pillows by the way.... x Pati
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to my blog, I just had to click through from my stats to see why so many people were coming to my blog from yours!
ReplyDeleteYou will love the blanket, my Mum has just re-made it for my son in bright colours and it looks gorgeous in his room. I must take a photo of it.
I love your blog :)
Hi there. I'm about to start a blanket for our bed as well. It's such a daunting task that I must find a pattern that I LOOVE! At least now I can think of you hookin along to cover yours too. I'll pop over and see your progress and that will motivate me! Happy day!
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that you wonderful kaleidoscope blanket would turn out lovely hanging on one of the walls. Give it a try :)
ReplyDeleteI finished making that blanket recently, I saw the photo in Mollie Makes and just worked out roughly how the squares were made. Started last August, finished in January, with other projects in between. Hope you enjoy making it as much as me. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat is it with men and white walls? Or white anything? I heard a few times "it would look like an hospital" whenever I talked about white walls or sofa or whatever... But I know I was right all along, now I'll have to paint the living room again!
ReplyDeleteBut I do love that afghan you chose and the cloisonné plate is exquisit...
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