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.

Thursday, 8 September 2016

Nautilus

New Zealand!



 Beautiful isn't it!!!!!


No I haven't been there yet but very much hope to one day!!!!

My great niece lives in Nelson and she got married on 3rd September.   I had lots of ideas for a wedding present but not very practical ones on assessing the cost of postage and possible breakages.

I therefore turned to crochet which travels well,won't break and if not too big doesn't cost too much to post.

Nautilus table runner

 



 I call it Nautilus ...because it reminds me of the sea, of that type of shell and of the Mediterranean.
 It's big, 22" x 22" and would suit a large table or sideboard but on sending my great niece these photos she says she likes it so much she is going to have it framed.
I think that is a great idea!!!    What do you think????

I purchased the pattern which is called Fractal from Ravelry here and the pattern is designed by Essi Varis.
 I used a 2.00 hook and mercerized cotton,from Katia called Jaipur. I love the exotic name!!


Wonderful yarn and wonderful blends of colours!

I have to add I am super happy with the results.  It is on its way to New Zealand now :-)


keep well
 
Amanda :-)











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  1. WILLIE...! =(^..^)=8 September 2016 at 12:59

    Wow! Yes! Love that table runner..!
    That would look great on my pinewood
    table, Scandinavian of course, in the
    dinning room!

    And, l must admit, l am drawn to New
    Zealand...Never been keen on Australia,
    keep buying lottery tickets l suppose.
    Love to win...as there are some pussy~
    cats l'd love to visit, on two Bogs l
    follow! So much so, an l hope it's o.k.
    l'm sending this link to them...!

    And! Yes! Nowt! Like a good 'yarn'.....! :).

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    1. Crafty in the Med8 September 2016 at 13:13

      Many thanks for your comments Willie. NZ is a beautiful country!!! Yes I'd get on a plane tomorrow to NZ if I had the cash!!! Other than my great niece in Nelson My nephew lives there too,in Christchurch,so I would be able to see the country at the same time as visiting family. Australia is fabulous ....the people are wonderful. I hate big cities but I cannot say that about Sydney or Brisbane!! I was impressed!
      keep well
      A xx

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  2. Busy Little Chicken8 September 2016 at 16:54

    Love the table runner, very intricate! Have been to Aus, and loved it, but not yet reached NZ....Hope the weather in Spain is still good!! :)

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  3. Mum8 September 2016 at 19:30

    Absolutely superb. What a wonderful present to receive.
    xx

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  4. Betsy9 September 2016 at 06:43

    Oh my goodness! That is beautiful Amanda! I'm sure it will be cherished. We've always wanted to travel to New Zealand. Maybe someday.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  5. Gracie Saylor9 September 2016 at 07:17

    Definitely a work of art, worthy of framing, Amanda! Thanks for letting us enjoy seeing it before you mailed it. xx

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  6. linda9 September 2016 at 08:56

    That is amazing Amanda striking and so unusual, thank you for the link I may have to make one myself. I hope that you do manage to visit NZ I was there 12 years ago and it's beautiful. :) xx

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  7. kjsutcliffe9 September 2016 at 11:51

    Amazing piece of work - looks impressive on the table. We've been to NZ and loved it, were there with a view to see if we could live there. We very nearly did - some days still wish we'd decided to take the leap!

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    1. Crafty in the Med9 September 2016 at 12:52

      I imagine that was a really difficult decision!!!
      Many thanks for your comments :-)

      A xx

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  8. Teresa Kasner10 September 2016 at 01:28

    What a fantastic gift you made! I think it would be beautiful framed. I do hope she sends you a photo of it framed to show us. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  9. Susan10 September 2016 at 15:48

    I'm speechless! This is so beautiful and I hope you get to New Zealand one day, XOXO

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  10. Meredith10 September 2016 at 19:33

    That is the best wedding present ever, it is just gorgeous Amanda.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Crafty in the Med11 September 2016 at 09:22

      Thanks for calling in to my blog Meredith and for these comments :-)

      A x

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  11. Mylittlepieceofengland13 September 2016 at 00:21

    New Zealand looks such an amazing place, the scenery is stunning. Love your table runner, how stunning xx

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  12. Summer19 September 2016 at 00:26

    The table runner is just so cute ♥

    summerdaisycottage.blogspot.com

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    1. Crafty in the Med22 September 2016 at 11:13

      Many thanks and thanks also for popping into visit my blog!

      A x

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  13. Helen Philipps26 September 2016 at 14:05

    Gorgeous...it looks so stunning and what a great wedding present.
    Helen xox

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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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