Friday, March 11, 2011

On My Mind...

I have, for various reasons had a bit of spare time on my hands this week, I have spent heaps of time out cleaning up the garden, played a little in the kitchen and also caught up on a few of my favourite Blogs and also found some fabulous new ones.  I'm sitting out in the sun this morning having my morning cuppa, It's a little bit cooler here this morning, the air has that real Autumn feel to it...no other word can describe it best as just Nice...

I'm looking at my new Granny Blanket I picked up at the Salvos just the week before last for a bargain $6.  It's actually a good queen bed size, in near perfect condition and I just LOVE the colours....I have held many a granny blanket in my hand at the op shops only to put it down again because as lovely as it was and as much as I am fully aware of the traditional anything goes colours of a granny square blanket, they just never really spoke to me like this last one did. It had a wash yesterday and is hanging over my deck rail to dry, As I sit here admiring it I realised that I should be grabbing the crochet needle and starting on one of these myself.  This has been On My Mind for a number of years now... I'm off to my mothers place for a visit this weekend, I shall get into her old craft cupboard, steel myself a needle and next time I sit out here in the sun, I shall start on my 2011 Winter Project - Crochet a Granny Square . . . !
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19 comments:

  1. Enchanted MomentsMarch 11, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I love granny blankets...very much, that certainly is a nice one and for a nice price too. I source them for my website, but can pay alot for them...vintage ones are very special.
    Enjoy your new rug....

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  2. duchess_declutterMarch 11, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Lovely blanket I can see why you were drawn to it. I love these too and have a few squirreled away for winter. I would love to crochet.... so I guess that is on my mind too. Knitting comes easily, but crochet and my brain don't connect somehow. Maybe it's because I'm left handed.

    Don't know how you manage to have spare time! I work hard all day keeping up with blogs ..lol.

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  3. BeckyMarch 11, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    That truly is a lovely afghan. Happy stitching

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  4. Bruise MouseMarch 11, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    My daughter has a Granny Blanket on her bed and it certainly is a favourite.
    I would love to add crochet to the list of my very basic skills. I love the look of Ripple Blankets but I think they just look too tricky.
    $6 - what a bargain!

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  5. DmarieMarch 11, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    wow! to say, "Great Buy," would be an understatement! hope you do make one of your own...that would be even more wonderful.

    http://bettermebetterworld.blogspot.com/

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  6. TaniaMarch 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Sounds like a great project. I love granny square blankets (on the hunt for a white one, but they never seem to eventuate in the op shops!) and own several. Your one looks like a beauty, and a great size, which is hard to find.

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  7. KimmieMarch 11, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Thank you for following my blog. I must say your blog is just beautiful. I feel so at home here :]

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  8. cathy@homeMarch 11, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I am thinking of spring cleaning and what shall I make this year for the playschool fête. I would love to make a blanket like that I have made a few blankets but usually for babies so not that big

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  9. CathMarch 11, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Crocheting is a comforting and comfort-giving art. I am busy working on two granny stripe blankets, my first crochet blankets, and also on my mind today. I love the way a handmade project leaves an heirloom long after we are gone.

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  10. RoseMarch 11, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Wow, _that's_ a blanket!

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  11. JulieMarch 11, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    What a bargain! Today I went op shopping and I looked for one of these, without luck. Maybe I could start thinking about a 'winter project' too.

    Have a great weekend :)

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  12. ClaudMarch 11, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    My mom made one for me and I cherish it immensely. I might start one myself one of these days. Your is beautiful by the way.

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  13. rhonda jeanMarch 12, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    That is a beautiful blanket. I love the colours too. What a great find!

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  14. life in this 1880 farmhouseMarch 12, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Don't Granny Squares remind you of country homes? I too love colours and your wonderful deal is a steal. Love your blog.

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  15. primitive ole frugal mummaMarch 12, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Beautiful find ..i love finding that perfect bargin at the op shops..

    Heidi :-)

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  16. AliMarch 13, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Is that what they are really called? Lol, I love them too, and have a few op shop bought ones. Yours is just beautiful, well done on a great find :)

    ps how did you wash it?

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  17. Gooseberry JamMarch 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Thanks all for your lovely comments, and a big warm welcome to my new followers. I LOVE my new blanket, it seems as though they are quite a popular item so they are hard to find. Yes, I really did score a Bargain here...You should have seen the smile on my face all day! I must get my collection together and post up a few more pics...One day....
    Duchess, I don't know where I find the time either...I have a saying up in my Kitchen
    "If you lose an hour in the morning, then you'll be looking for it all day"
    By the way, please mind the mess that is scattered around me while I take time off to Blog...Oh that's right, you'll never get to see that side of it. . .LOL!
    Ali, please don't tell my mum, but I washed it in the washing machine! :)

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  18. monkeemoomooMarch 14, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I wish I was sitting out on your farm having a cuppa with you. Nothing beats those crisp autumn mornings looking down the valley.

    I love your blanket:)

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  19. Alecia @ Tchotchkes etc.March 21, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    what a great find! you're right - the colours are "anything goes" but thats what makes them so special. there are a few designers that have made dresses with this print recently and it always makes me smile.

    Alecia
    www.tchotchkesetc.blogspot.com

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