Monday 2 July 2012

Catching Up.

I haven't posted on here for a couple of weeks due to my poor Geordie being quite ill. He had to go into hospital for some unpleasant tests and although some things have been ruled out, it still hasn't been resolved. I've felt so stressed and worried that I haven't really done much to post about. What I have done is crocheted like a mad 'hooky' person and I've found it quite relaxing and distracting. I was very excited to finsh my Vintage Stripe Blanket.....

Oliver is carrying out a rigorous quality control check on it, making sure there are no missed stitches or loose ends.


 
It's like a big stick of rock!!


Here it is with my Little Squares Cushion.

I have also made another cushion, this one is just 2 big Granny Squares and literally took a couple of days to make and I used up all the bits I had left from the blanket.

I love the bright colours and they really cheer the room up. I bought the actual cushions for £1.49 each from B&M Bargains and then because you could see the white cheap material they are made out of through the gaps in the crochet, I cut up 2 T-shirts, one in pale blue and one in pink to make a cover for the cushions first before I put them in the crochet covers.

I've also been trying out some hexagons as well.....

I don't know what to do with them yet, they are all seperate so I might just use them as coasters on my coffee table or I might sew them together into a scarf or something.

Remember my post about Avoca socks? These are gorgeous knee high socks with lovely little trimmings but they are quite expensive and I had a real yearning for them. Well in the end I bought some socks in the sale from Tesco for £2 and raided my trimmings box. It has actually been cold enough to wear these recently under my knee boots (I know, I can't believe it's Summer!!!)


They are so cute and practical too. I've still got an oatmeal pair to do and Tesco still has some chocolate brown socks left which I might buy because I've got some cute little red roses and ribbons which would look sweet sewn on them. 

I haven't had much time for charity shop bargain hunting, so no vintage finds but I did find this gorgeous Boden cardigan for £3.99. I was ecstatic to find this because Boden (like Monsoon) is right up my street for quirky, colourful, embroidered vintage-style clothes, but it's just too expensive for me! This cardigan was probably around £60 new (at least) and it looks like it's never been worn-BARGAIN!!!

I also had a little trip to the Cath Kidston shop to browse in the sale. It was for therepeutic health reasons only you understand and it was practically on my way home and it would have been rude not too. Anyway I got a little present for the lovely Ms E, who sits beside me at work, and has very very kindly given me her Blackberry as she has got a new phone. She is so lovely and she knows I have wanted a Blackberry for ages and I was really touched when she said I could have hers. Anyway I got her this......


and I'm going to crochet her an Attic 24 Bauble, with some essential oils on the stuffing to hang in her car as she has always liked mine.

I haven't been doing much else these last 2 weeks apart from having a free listen to the Stone Roses gigs as I only live about 10 minutes from Heaton Park. I had the back door open so I could hear the music without the trauma of standing in the rain and mud. Our whole area was totally swamped with Roses fans and it was quite exciting really seeing people who had travelled from all over the world queuing for beer in our Sainsburys!! I saw one enterprising neighbour cooking burgers in his front garden on a barbecue and selling them to the fans! I'm sure he had all the necessary permits and risk assessments done beforehand-lol.

I'm off work now for 2 weeks and will be having a few trips out sight seeing and bargain hunting. Happy July everyone. xxx

14 comments:

  1. Oh the photo of Oliver with the vintage blanket is so so so cute.!!!
    I hope you are feeling better soon.
    Have a fabulous holiday.
    Love v

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    1. Thank you so much. Oliver does think every blanket I make is for him!! Lol.xx

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  2. I'm sorry to hear about Geordie, fingers crossed for a positive outcome! Oscar seems to be a cat of discerning tastes as your crochet is gorgeous and that Boden cardi is a right good find. xxx

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    1. Thank you Vix. I have a thing about cerise and orange together so I did squeal when I saw the cardie, and it was Boden, and it was cheap, and it was my size!! xx

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  3. Hope Geordie feels better soon and I love your makes xxx

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    1. Thanks Melanie, making stuff is keeping my mind occupied at the moment. xx

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  4. Hi Eileen, So sorry to hear Geordie has not been well - I hope he's better soon and it's resolved. I love all your crochet! The blanket is so gorgeous and Oliver is such a brilliant quality controller!! So funny! The blanket looks lovely all rolled up showing all the colours together and with your beautiful cushions :) There's nothing like a browse in a nice shop like Cath Kidston to lift the spirits - we don't have a Cath Kidston shop but we do have a shop called Moonflower which sells her stuff and other gorgeous goodies. I love to browse in there :) Have a great 2 weeks off work - here's hoping the weather cheers up a bit. Maggie xx

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    1. Hi Maggie, thank you so much, I'm enjoying my time off work but the weather is really keeping us in. I'm crocheting away like a mad person and dreaming of lovely summer days when I can take my blankets and cushions out and sit on the grass having a picnic. Moonflower sounds gorgeous-I love shops like that just for inspiration even if you don't buy anything.xx

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  5. Im so sorry to hear that Geordie has not been well i hope they find out what it is and he is on the mend real soon. Your crochet work is stunning love all your colours, your cushions are gorgeous i must get on with mine i haven't done any crochet for days. Enjoy your time off, hugs, dee x

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    1. Thanks Dee. I just go through stages where I crochet loads then I have to leave it until the urge takes me again. I've just started a ripple blanket so it's taking my mind of things at the moment. xx

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  6. Hi dear Eileen, I am very happy to meet you.. Thank you very much for visiting my blog.. I am very appreciated. I like your blog so much. Your style is just like my style and all your crochets are wonderful.. I am your new follower and I will keep on following your blog...:))
    All best wishes...:))

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    1. Hi, thank you so much. I love your crochet and your cute pets! :-) xx

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  7. Aw how lovely of your colleague to give you her phone. The thank you presents are brilliant!
    My brother was at the Stone Roses. I wonder if he bought a neighbour burger =)
    xx

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  8. such cute items, love the sofa cover and the top, very inspiring,

    am following, hope you can follow back, it will help me to comment often

    www.personalautographs.blogspot.co.uk
    Jatinda

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