Blanket Part 1




Last week I showed you some grannies I was working on, to form an afghan in the end (and who knows when that end will be; could be twenty years from now). In the meantime I have sixteen grannies total now. And the good news is: not bored yet!! Because I don’t want to leave the terrible chore of removing all loose ends until the whole afghan is finished, I already put together these sixteen grannies and got the loose ends done. And now on to the next sixteen…


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And again my African Flower Tutorial is featured! This time by The Trendy Tree House.



It's so nice to know people like what I make!! 
Thanks, Trendy Tree House!






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I found beautiful, beautiful orange gerberas this week:







Comments

  1. SJ ScottMay 7, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Love your eye for color! I am planning a african flower blanket...but for now it has to stay on the list :)

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    1. LizMay 7, 2012 at 11:11 PM

      Thank you so much! I saw some very pretty grannies on your blog again, too!! Liz

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  2. WendyMay 8, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Ooooh, that's going to be a fab granny! And well done you for sewing in your ends as you go!

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    1. LizMay 8, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      Thank you, Wendy. And yes, I'm rather proud of myself of doing the ends, too :-). Liz

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  3. KleinesLieschenMay 8, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Very nice, I would never finish it...not patient enough ;o)!

    Rgds, KleinesLieschen

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    1. LizMay 8, 2012 at 11:12 PM

      My problem exactly! That's why I bought a book with patters of 200 different grannies, hoping I will not be bored after making ten grannies :-). Thanks for visiting! Liz

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  4. Breathing In GraceMay 9, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Love, love, love to crochet....I made our daughter a purse using African flowers. Check it out at http://www.wiseoldowldesigns.com/2011/11/african-flowers.html. Will be checking back more often!!!

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  5. Erica of Golden Egg VintageMay 10, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    The grannies are so cute! It will be darling when it's done. Who cares if that's 20 years from now! It's something to do! :)

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    1. LizMay 11, 2012 at 4:44 PM

      Yes, you're right! Why hurry? Nobody told me it had to be done in one week (that's just what I wanted, haha).

      Liz

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  6. AsSnugAsABugMay 10, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I love the colours in your blanket - so vibrant!
    http://a-bug-in-a-rug.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. LizMay 11, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      Thank you! I like your knitted grannies as well! Liz

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  7. Elisabeth AndreeMay 11, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    These grannies are really looking good together, so good job to you! Looking forward to more of them:)

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    1. LizMay 13, 2012 at 12:29 AM

      Thank you, Elisabeth. Unfortunately the yarns I use are out of stock right now, so I have to wait for a new delivery before I can go on :-). Thanks for visiting! Liz

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  8. LVMay 12, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    You are doing a great job on your afghan. I really like design and colors.

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    1. LizMay 13, 2012 at 12:30 AM

      Hi LV, how are you? Thanks again for visiting! Liz

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  9. MamitaMay 12, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    a very great job. I love your colors

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  10. Chubskulit RoseMay 12, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful design!

    My PINK, enjoy your weekend!

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  11. Tami @ Creative girl VintageMay 12, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Just gorgeous!!
    Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Mother's Day! xo Tami

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    1. LizMay 13, 2012 at 12:31 AM

      Thank you! HPS and Happy Mothers Day to you, too! Liz

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  12. SnapMay 13, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    I love crochet! Your granny is coming right along.

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  13. bohemiannie! artMay 14, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    I LOVE what you make. Your squares and flowers are fabulous!

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  14. JustForDaisyMay 14, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    Wow! It looks fabulous! I wish I could crochet!

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    1. LizMay 15, 2012 at 9:27 AM

      Thanks, Rebekah! Crochet isn't that difficult. You can find instructions all over the internet. Thanks for visiting! Liz

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  15. UnknownMay 14, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Its so gorgeous!
    New follower :)
    xoxo
    Heather

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  16. Rose JeskyMay 14, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    You are so very talented. I love the flowers. It is going to be a gorgeous blanket. Thanks for sharing this @ The Sunday Round Up.
    Hope to see you again next week.
    Rose
    http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
    PS. I'm now following your wonderful blog.

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    1. LizMay 15, 2012 at 9:27 AM

      Thanks for following! See you next week at your link party! Liz

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  17. LizMay 15, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Thanks for inviting me! Just linked up! Liz

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  18. Six SistersMay 16, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    This blanket is just adorable!! Thanks for linking up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We loved having you and hope to see you back next week! -The Sisters

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  19. The TablescaperMay 16, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Thanks so much for being a part of my 100th Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  20. LizMay 16, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Yes, I would be very excited myself if the blanket ever gets finished, haha! Thanks for visiting! Liz

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  21. Sara @ My Merry Messy LifeJune 30, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Wow, this is so cute, too! You have some beautiful crochet projects. I'd love if you'd link this one up to Hookin On Hump Day!
    http://www.mymerrymessylife.com/2012/06/hookin-on-hump-day-3-link-party-for.html

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    1. LizJune 30, 2012 at 9:16 PM

      Thanks again! Linked up this one, too! Liz

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