No....NOT because I'm expecting! lol
I just want to spruce up my homey place. The fact that the comforter on my bed has large holes appearing in it every time I pull it up at night means I also have a need to spruce up some things around the house.
I have a new quilt all planned, and even lots of fabrics chosen for it. We'll see if I have enough...or wind up with a reason to spend some money! =)
I've also been browsing Pinterest, the Antique Pattern Library, Ravelry and my own hoard of crochet pattern books for some lovely edgings I can put on pillowcases, a bed ruffle and window trimmings.
I have lots of ideas in my head and have even gotten started! Here's a peak at a filet crochet panel that will be part of a bedspread. I'm still working out the details...whether it will be all crochet, or crochet panels alternated with fabric panels, but I've started and I am really enjoying the quiet time to work on it, as well as seeing my time and effort grow into something pretty.
The pattern for this panel can be found in Grand Album de Modèles pour Filet No. 3, (chart No. 45 on page 12 of the PDF.) edited by Edouard Boucherit and available for free at the Antique Pattern Library. (Scroll down the page of the first link to find the file listed under the editor's name.)
Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy Spring!
I'm crocheting too! Only I'm making mobile phone pockets out of crochet thread. I'm also on Pinterest -- look me up! You have a lovely lace started here . . .
ReplyDeleteThanks! I tried to find you on Pinterest...didn't have any success. =( Did spend some time checking out crochet in all its various forms and functions! lol
DeleteIt's a good thing I put my little Pinterest gadget on my blog, huh? Now for getting the Pin button to show up on my toolbar. . .
DeleteI've got a quilt that I need to repair also. In fact, it's sitting in a large hoop. Dog scratched it and tore some of the pieced fabric when she was either playing keep-away with the son or trying to make a nest. I've got to figure out how to replace the Star of Texas pieces. I made the quilt for my hubbin's 30th birthday. Okay, I'll go find you. Blessings on your craft show. What is your craft specialty? And where will it be?
ReplyDeleteOH goodness! I don't envy you the quilt repair!
DeleteThe craft show is about 45 minutes from me. I'll be vending with my Stampin' Up!® business (see nuttyscraps.weebly.com) and my other business, Shepherd's Song Creations, (shepherdssongcreations.com).
Beautiful crocheting, Elizabeth. This bedspread is really going to be something so special!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan! I'm really excited about it. A little here and a little there will see the job done. Hopefully 'before I realize it'! =)
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