I spent my Friday evening babysitting two wee toddlers. Once the house was quiet, I settled down to carry on with the afghan I've been working on lately. Although I thought I'd leave it for a while because of the summer heat, it's easy to pull out and put away when there are interruptions.
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| Steve helped |
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| And then he helped a little more |
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| And even offered to help lay it out to check my progress. |
I'm definitely getting somewhere with it!
I had one little squawk at about 9.30pm. Apart from that it was very peaceful. Thank you Cheryll for inviting us along to share in with Friday Night with Friends.
This morning there were more Ganma duties and I had a last minute birthday cake to make. No time for fussing with decorating. It was still a little warm when I spread the ganache but still looked quite edible!
I sometimes get laughed at for my extreme scrap collecting , but I was pleased with what I did with these bits.
We needed to make half square triangles and I realised I could cut some ready made ones.
A bit less sewing to do.
And a completed block —
The edges of these HSTs were bias because of the way I'd cut them so I'll need to be careful handling this in the future.
Momentarily I am up to date with this project and looking forward to seeing what tomorrow's block will be.
This afternoon I delivered the cake. The party (a 13th) was in full swing when I left and apparently the cake went down well :-)
While it was cooking and cooling I made the next two Temecula Quilt Company blocks for their Tiny Tree Sew Along.
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| The first one was Broken Dishes |
They had made the next one, called Homeward Bound, in brown so looked to be part of the trunk. While hunting out some brown scraps I came across a partial orphan block.
We needed to make half square triangles and I realised I could cut some ready made ones.
Momentarily I am up to date with this project and looking forward to seeing what tomorrow's block will be.
This afternoon I delivered the cake. The party (a 13th) was in full swing when I left and apparently the cake went down well :-)
'til next time,
happy stitches,
The crochet is coming along really well Raewyn and your wee blocks too. Well done for recycling that orphan block. xx
ReplyDeletePhew!!!! I was tired reading your post...
ReplyDeleteBabysitting, crocheting, ( Love your helper ) sewing and in the morning baking and then delivering the cake .
Well done...
You had a very busy evening. Good job getting little ones to sleep. Love how your Afghan is looking. I've rarely met a cake I didn't like lol!
ReplyDeleteOh my your crocheting is coming along, your puppers reminds me of Bobbin. I think she is Chihuahua and Jack Russel. Thanks for reminding me of the tiny tree. I will at least save the instructions.
ReplyDeleteMy, that Steve is a helpful little guy, isn't he? Great idea to dig into your scrap bin for the makings of your HSTs - they are perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour crochet project is going to be gorgeous and Steve is such a fabulous model!! I love repurposing leftovers as well!! Would giving that little block several thin layers of starch help it to hold its shape? Little spritz, press, and repeat until stiff??
ReplyDeleteNice to have company and a helping paw!
ReplyDeleteLove your crochet partner.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are keeping really busy with loved ones, a couple hobbies, and your assistant Steve!!!
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It is nice to have a "helper" especially when they appreciate what you are doing so much. He looks very comfy.
ReplyDeleteYou have such dedicated help with your crocheting--how do you get any done? LOL
ReplyDeleteBrilliant use of scraps for the little Temecula block. Don't listen to those who mock. :)
Oh good on Steve for helping, maybe he wants Ganma to make him his own Afghan?? Good the little ones were happy and settled. Well done on the scrap find it was perfect for what you needed. They sure are tiny blocks. The cake looks very yum!!
ReplyDeleteThe afghan looks lovely... so clever going at that angle and keeping it straight.... Excellent saving of scraps and useful too.... lovely little blocks...
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Nice work on your afghan. It’s good that it was appreciated, made a nice resting place!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to keep up with the Temecula blocks ..... looking good!
Well done!
Barbara xx
Busy, busy! The Afghan pattern isn’t one I’ve seen before. It’s really effective. You did well to get everything else done as well. Of course the cake would have been a hit.
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