I must say it was money well spent... the crochet seashell lampshade patterns particularly excite me and I look forward to having a go at the bobble shade in the future. The shades used are all from Ikea, but I am sure it won’t be too hard to adapt them to other shades.
There are also a couple of blanket patterns which I like the look of and I’ve made a couple of sample squares.
There was a revamp of a 1940s pattern for a crochet bag which also interested me – I forgot to photograph it however. I fully intended to make a crochet bag last weekend, but could only find one bamboo handle; it is beyond me where the other one is! So that project has been put on hold, maybe my crochet panel is destined to be a blanket after all.
The Monterey Bay shawl is pretty and the colours are beautiful. The shawl I am making at the moment is tough going; slow to grow and not challenging enough for me. I had the bright idea to use fine merino yarn with a 3.5mm hook and the shawl progressing at a snail’s pace. The yarn is beautiful though and that is keeping me going... that and how much I want to wear it.
When we shoo the starlings away from the sultannas, he just stays there ignoring the commotion and carries on eating. When they change nesting shifts and his wife comes to the garden, she is not tame and very nervous... so it tends to be Mr Thrush who is in charge of bringing back the succulant sultannas - it is an expensive job feeding this family of thrushes, but so worth it!
I must get a copy of that magazine, I could really do with some fresh inspiration. I have also seen on a blog a crochet edition of Simply Knitting, called (not too surprisingly!!) Simply Crochet, so think I might have to get a copy of that as well.
ReplyDeleteYour birdy friend is adorable - I saw a pair of thrushes last week - I hadnt seen any for ages so Im hoping they are making a strong comeback!!
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Yes i must copy of that magazine too, i love the lampshades.
ReplyDeleteDidn't even know this magazine existed. Adore the aqua IKEA lamp. Now I suddenly have to buy the magazine AND the IKEA lamp and get to work. Thanks for sharing! :D
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing how you get on... I don't live near Ikea, but we may go for a visit next month when we have a week off. Hope you get the magazine x
DeleteGosh that shawl is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat mag looks fab, lots of lovely patterns and ideas!
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
Thank you for the magazine tip, and for the introduction to that sultana-loving thrush.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it odd how even when some of our crochet/knit projects seem slow going, we are still tempted to start something new?
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I'm terrible at the moment for WIPs...but at least I don't have idle hands!
DeleteI have been trying to get a copy for ages but there arn't any to be found in my neck of the woods, some lovely things in there :)
ReplyDeleteThere was another copy at the newsagents yesterday, I can try and get it for you if you want?
DeleteHEHE! We had a pet thrush living with the hens for a bit. He wasn't as tame as yours but he thought he was a hen for a while!
ReplyDeletex Kate x
I've just told my hubbie about the thrush thinking it was a hen... we both had a laugh. I think thrushes are very special and full of character x
DeleteYou are so lucky having such a tame thrush, what a thrill for you. Love the look of the magazine especially the sea part. x
ReplyDeleteOoh I shall look forward to that one, although I have to wait an extra month, I've only just got the May/June one! Living in paradise means you have a make a few sacrifices! lol Love the lampshades! :D
ReplyDeleteso many patterns, so little time!
ReplyDeleteAaand... I've nominated your blog for an award
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Thank you very much for the blog award, I always appreciate the gesture. Have a good week x
DeleteAmazing works of art! I just found your blog and became a new follower (: Can't wait to come back for more posts...Hope you have a lovely week!!
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Welcome to memerose! I happy you want to come back for more... x
ReplyDeletethat looks a love edition to have, so many oh I want to make that and those sea themed crochet pieces are just amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love your Mr Thrush, we are just getting birds back into our garden after years of being a bird free zone because of our killer cat,(we still have cats but they are so NOT killers) and I love seeing them tucking into the food we put out for them and of course trying to photograph them!
Just wanted to stop by and say hello. I may not comment but I enjoy your posts. Stay Cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you Charlotte... it is good to hear you enjoy my posts. There is no fear of staying cool here... we've put the fire on today. So much for summer!
ReplyDeleteLovely crochet, I really must learn how to do it, if I only had the time. Until then I'll look lovingly and longingly at your work (and others). Thanks for sharing.
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