And…. another play mat!

The play mat that should match the liquorice allsorts baby blanket is finished and I’m quite happy with the result. I wasn’t sure about the colors, but in combination with the black it turned out really good, I think. 


Here together with the baby blanket.


For a TUTORIAL look here.

For other examples of this play mat look here and here.



~*~

In the meantime I worked on some grannies for what should become a really large blanket (yes, I give it a try again, as you may have read before). I ordered a book with lots and lots of different grannies ('200 Crochet Blocks' by Jan Eaton), hoping not to get bored after doing five grannies. I already have four (see previous post) and this is what I made today:




Comments

  1. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Oh Liz that is so pretty. Great set. I can't crochet or knit, but, like you, If I try to do a quilt...sigh....after a completed block pattern I'm done. Just no patience, but love the end product someone else does 8o)

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    1. LizApril 26, 2012 at 8:16 PM

      Thank you, Melody! Oh yes, to have more patience would be such a joy (and not only for crafting), haha...

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  2. Sewing for UtangeApril 25, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    This is very sweet. I just made a playmat which folds into a bag - I may play around with the idea of a rectangular one now (mine is hexagonal). Thanks for posting - I love the colours you chose.

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    1. LizApril 26, 2012 at 8:18 PM

      Your playmat is beautiful! And so handy you can take it everywhere! Such a nice idea! Thanks for your comment! Liz

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  3. AsSnugAsABugApril 26, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Oh, I'm hanging out for that tutorial!

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    1. LizApril 26, 2012 at 8:18 PM

      Almost ready!

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    2. LizMay 2, 2012 at 1:23 PM

      Don't know if you've already seen it, but the tutorial is finished!

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  4. Little City FarmApril 27, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    Oooh, I loved this playmat and then read it was Licorice All Sorts and loved it more. Nice. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.

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  5. LVApril 28, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    It is hard far me to find a bad quilt. I think you did an excellent job on this one.

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  6. J.Rylie.CApril 28, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    So beautiful! Come and join my Color Connection meme too. The linky is at my Pink Dinosaurs entry. Have a lovely weekend!

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  7. AnonymousApril 28, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    So pretty and you can never go wrong with black! My sister is a big time quilter and has made some amazing ones. HPS

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  8. Annemarie's HaakblogApril 29, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Lovely! Thanks so much for posting at my Link Party. Hope to see you back again next week. Enjoy your day!
    Annemarie

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    1. LizApril 29, 2012 at 10:35 AM

      Thank you, Annemarie! See you next week! Have a nice weekend. Liz

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  9. LizApril 29, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Thanks!

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  10. WendyMay 1, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Gorgeous, what a lovely set!

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  11. UnknownMay 1, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    wonderful idea and the color is amazing
    - KAT -

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  12. Six SistersMay 2, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    This is just so beautiful!! Love the colors. Thanks for being a part of our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." Hope to see you again real soon!! -The Sisters

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