Ongoing projects


I’m working on a couple of projects simultaneously at the moment:


African Flower Pillow 
(for previous post look here)
Only have to join the flowers on the outer row and crochet
an edge around it and then it’s finished.



Play Mat 
(for previous post look here)
The panels are connected and form the front side of the mat. Have to cut edges and a back side now.


For the finished project look here.

For the tutorial look here.

New Grannies
Although I love to crochet grannies, I can’t bring forth a complete blanket. Too boring, doing the same granny over and over again. So now I’m trying this: crochet one different granny each day, until I have enough to form a complete blanket. Maybe that works for me. Who knows, I can show you a REALLY LARGE blanket in time. 




Little Stool
Well, actually this stool is a project I did finish this weekend, but I want to make another one. I must say ‘we’, because my husband made the stool and I only made the seat. They’re for the bedrooms of our daughters and have a matching table.



~*~
Good tidings: my brother and his wife came to visit us this weekend to tell us they are expecting a baby! Lots of things to do for me!

And I found the most beautiful orange roses this week!




Comments

  1. Highland Monkey'sApril 23, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    I especially like your African flower pillow. Nice and bright. Those roses are so pretty they will look so pretty in the garden.

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    1. LizApril 23, 2012 at 4:33 PM

      Thank you for your nice comment and for stopping by! Liz

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  2. ShilohApril 23, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    What fun projects! Lol, I should have an entire blog named "Ongoing Projects" The story of my life.:)

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  3. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    I really like the African pillow. It's going to look great when it's finished!

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  4. DearHelenHartmanApril 24, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Pretty projects!

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  5. very merry vintage styleApril 25, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    Gorgeous pillow. I love all the bright colors you use. Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday
    Mary

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  6. The Kim Six FixApril 26, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    ooooh! I love watching quilting projects in progress! I am in the midst of my own UFO quilt and so I know how you feel! Can't wait to see the finished products!

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    1. LizApril 26, 2012 at 8:30 PM

      Thanks, Kim! The play mat is finished now (see my latest post).

      I would like to see your UFO quilt as well (you mean UFO as in Unidentified Flying Object?)! I'm curious! Can you show me the result when it's finished?

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  7. craftylesApril 26, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    The flower pillow is great. I love the colors. Can't wait to see it finished.

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  8. SJ ScottApril 28, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Love those African flowers! The footstool is great, too.

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  9. LVApril 28, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    You have great ideas and did very well on carrying them out.

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  10. AnonymousApril 28, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Liz, your big blanket will be very pretty with different kinds of granny squares. The African flowers are lovely, and the oranges roses are so beautiful.

    Congratulations to your brother and his wife. New babies are always wonderful blessings.

    Happy Pink Saturday,
    Marianne

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    1. LizApril 29, 2012 at 10:29 AM

      Thank you for your kind comment, Marianne! Happy Pink Saturday! Liz

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  11. LizApril 29, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Thanks! I love your bunny cookies, too! Liz

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  12. Seaweed and RaineApril 29, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    My, you have been busy! Gorgeous crochet flowers - I think I will have to give them a go in time. :)

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    1. LizApril 30, 2012 at 8:26 AM

      Thank you! And show me the result when your flowers are finished! Liz

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  13. AprilMay 2, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    LOVE these granny squares! I hope you will link up with me here:
    http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2012/04/sweet-saturday-link-party-v36.html

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    1. LizMay 6, 2012 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you, April! Just linked up a few of my projects! Liz

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  14. LolachocoMay 6, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Thank You for sharing :)

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