Crafty in the Med

I am here to enjoy meeting other bloggers and to share my love of craft ,mostly crochet, my thoughts and my daily happenings here in Alicante,Spain, my adopted country. I belong to a local choir because singing and music makes me happy. Flea markets and book shops are two of my favourite places to be. I read lots......sci´fi/fantasy,buried treasure, and off world adventures. I have a passion for history! I walk and walk and walk for about 10 months per year during the hot months I swim.

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Granny squares will never die!

and they won't.........I've been inspired by the beautiful granny squares projects that I've noticed on following lots of really fab blogs like CreJJtion, A Tale from Toadstool house and meme-rose....and many many more!!   My granddaughter's bedroom is getting to look rather drab and I thought a bright bright cushion cover made of granny squares would brighten it up.   I am using  Nº 5 Perle cotton and a 3.00 hook.....I chose cotton because I have lots of bits ...left overs and I really need to use them all up.   I also think cotton isn't so scratchy as wool.....my Cookie babe is a real hotpot even in winter she hates cardigans and such and wool will irritate her....I can see her flinging the cushion on the floor if its too scratchy. I suppose I could have done it in baby yarn though.....hmmm the next one!
Anyhow as you can see its underway and taking photos of it has given me another perspective of how the colours combined or not....it looked quite bright to me but now it doesn't seem so in the photograph. I have also tried to keep the bedroom colour scheme in mind.     Amanda  :-)



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  1. Mrs Thrifty25 April 2012 at 23:33

    That is going to be beautiful - I love the colours and I also use a lot of cotton or bamboo. I enjoy using natural yarns xx

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    2. Crafty in the Med29 April 2012 at 12:52

      Bamboo Mrs Thrifty? Yarn??? I've never used that...what's it like to work with? A xx

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  2. thriftwood12 August 2012 at 14:44

    Lovely quote Amanda! Love the granny squares too, and what a nice parcel of goodies from Arwedd.

    Have a lovely Sunday, soaking in the pool, lucky you!!

    Claire xxx

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Thank you for your comments. I do read them and try to reply to all as well.Please keep them coming. Amanda :-)

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