Last post I showed you the little 'Happy Flower' granny squares I had begun to work up in various shades of blue, and I thank those of you who left, (or emailed), me comments regarding my dilemma as to whether or not to include some additional colours and, in fact, what I was even going to finally make with these little cuties! Well the decision wasn't too difficult after all: I really liked the blues yes, and was also really tempted to include some pink and mauve but, because there are so many crochet projects that are really beckoning me, and because I really love a variety of colours and subjects as well as learning new things, the little grannies only multiplied to the 'mighty number' of nine - still in blues - and became a cute little cushion. I really enjoyed watching this project develop and love the finished product AND I am now ready to begin something NEW! Yes!
There were a couple of false finishes to this project and I've taken a pic or two which will explain what happened. You see, after little cushion was all finished and put together I thought a couple of rows of double crochet (in the navy) around the outer edge of the button closing end would finish things off nicely! Yes? Yes, that did look good - so much so that I decided to do the same border around the rest of the cushion. Then what? Then I realised that the whole thing looked unbalanced because the flap- over-closing-side was devoid of the navy edging - so from the front, the cushion had three edges in navy and one still white - difficult to explain hence the pics to show how I overcame the problem - without having to unravel the whole flap (including buttonholes) in order to include a navy stripe!
I really do like this little blue Happy Flower cushion!
Recently I took delivery of a book that many of you lovely people seem to be familiar with, Jan Eaton's '200 crochet blocks for blankets, throws and afghans', and I'm so longing to get into these blocks - the excitement has been building considerably so that it can hardly be contained any longer - so - tonight after dinner, in a comfy place in front of the telly, with a choice of gorgeous new colours - that's where I'm bound! What are you doing tonight?
Thank you for popping in and being accommodating towards me and my ramblings! I wish you all a happy weekend filled with all things lovely.
❤ Joy x
Hello Joy your cushion is beautiful. I love what you've done with the back of it. I will try this with my next one. I think it finishes it off beautifully. The colours are lovely really coastal looking. Hope you have fun looking through your new book. Xx
ReplyDeleteHello again FB - I'm so glad you like my little cushion, thank you! The finishing off was a little bit of 'trial and error' but sometimes we learn as we go and it's good to enjoy the experience, as with life in general eh!
DeleteI am really impressed with the new book - so much choice and info - where to start! At the beginning I hear a little voice say .......
Joy xx
Look forward to seeing some more beautiful creations soon x
DeleteYep - that book has really got me going! I'll be keeping an eye on your progress too FB.
DeleteJoy xx
Hi Joy, sorry to hear you had a little trouble with the outer border but among all your figuring, you have made a beautiful cushion! Love the buttons.....they add such a nice touch!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful weekend,
xx, Shari
Hi again Shari, and thank you so much for your lovely message; another learning curve with this little cushion and I'll remember it with my next one! And that may come around quickly - gosh I do enjoy hooking!
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Joy xx
I think it is great, I like the way the seams are on the outside and add texture. Jo x
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Thank you so much Jo! I also like that little raised edge when joining up squares, although of course we make choices according to the situation.
ReplyDeleteI hope your weekend is going well and the sun is shining for you?
Joy xx
What a lovely finished crochet creation Joy! It's turned out beautifully, and I admire your perseverance. Trial and error are my middle names. Well done you for making it work, your way!!! Love the blue & white hues. Look forward to seeing what you make from the Jan Eaton book, lots of choice, good luck deciding what to try first :) x
ReplyDeleteDear Sharron - thank you so much for all your encouragement! So you go through the trial and error bits too - I guess it's all part of life and how we make progress but your finished work never hints at there having been 'trouble' during the process, it's always so professionally finished! You're a star!
ReplyDeleteI really love the Jan Eaton book - I took it to bed last night and fell asleep with it on my chest! No, not bored, just tired with a capital T then annoyed with myself for not staying awake!!!
Have a lovely Sunday.
Joy xx
Such a gorgeous cushion! It really is lovely.
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Oh thank you so much for looking in and leaving your message, M; I'm so glad you like little blue cushion! Joy x
ReplyDeleteHi Joy I found you from the lovely comment you left me, thank you so much for popping by and I think your cushion is beautiful.
ReplyDeletesue x
Hello Sue - thank you for dropping by and liking my cushion. Do call again soon Joy x
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