CAL and The CK Inspired Blanket

 

Hello to you.

I hope that I find you all well?

It's been a another busy week, Monday was a bit of a nightmare with my daughter worrying me to death with a rash that had appeared on the back her neck! I managed to get her seen quickly by the doctor and it turned out to just be one of those things (a reaction to washing powder maybe)

I've not always been such a fuss pot, but when my daughter was 3 she had a terrible time with an appendicitis that had been misdiagnosed and became infected. So I think I may be a little bit over protective now. Like the saying goes though, it is "better to be safe than sorry!"

Apart from that I've been settling into my new part time job and I think I'm doing ok so far.

Oh and I've been to look at wedding venues too...I now have a possible date for our wedding - exciting times ahead...

 

Anyway, on with the post...

You may already know I'm taking part in the CAL with Chrissie and Marianne.

This week saw me finally finish my Cath Kidston inspired blanket - Hooray!

I have really enjoyed making it but I can't lie... when the end was in sight I was slightly relieved!

So here it is!

Tada! 

 

 

If you fancy joining in or just having a look, click on one of the links above and check their posts.

I also bought myself a little treat with my wages and couldn't wait to make the free gift.

I enjoyed this small project - SO quick after the CK inspired blanket and totally satisfying.

 

Well, I will leave you now with some lovely Autumn blooms from my garden...

They're still going!

1,2, Sunflowers

3, Viburnum

4, Marigold

5, A baby squash. 

1, Rose

2, Red berries (the birds love these)

3, Cosmos

4, Japanese Anemone

5, Autumn leaves. 

1, Morning Glory

2, Verbena

3, Hollyhock

4, Sage

 

Hope you all enjoy a lovely end to the week.

Thank you all for your lovely comments on the last post and WELCOME to my new followers - so lovely to have you here with me.

xx 

 

 

 

CK Inspired Blanket and A Day With My Love

Hello to you.

Hope I find you all well?

I enjoyed a quiet weekend visiting my parents and having some fresh air in the garden.

 

I'm joining the CAL with the lovely Chrissie and Marianne

I'm afraid its not blooming today but it is crochet! and I now am the proud owner of Cute and Easy Crochet with Flowers! So some more flowery posts on the way.

 

Well it's getting there. Nearly finished. I've been hooking away a few lines at a time, taking my time and enjoying the bright cheery colours as I go.

It's very cosy around the shoulders!

My partner and I enjoyed a rare treat...a Monday off and time to spend together.

Being members of the national trust, and my partner needing fresh air, we went along to Erddig, a beautiful house and garden.

Firstly I must show you the beautiful Dahlias they had, it's certainly Dahlia season there!

The yellow one in the last photo was bigger than my hand, stunning.

1, Erddig house.

2, A lawn roller/mower hiding under the walkway. 

3, Lots of Autumn colour in the walled garden.

4, Clock house.

1, My favourite part of the garden, a small walled garden within the larger one.

2, Red Rose.

3&4, Lots and lots of snap dragons! (Antirrhinum)

Bloom upon blooms and a cheeky ladybird.

The woodland play area.

1, Camp fire circle.

2, Tent canopy.

3&4, Beautifully carved wolves from tree trunks.

Cute little van and mirror carp in the pond.

Tortoiseshell Butterfly. So beautiful.

 Some Autumn blooms from our garden this week.

The snails have moved into our fennel, it's covered!

Getting outdoors always makes me feel more alive.

 Well, I hope that your week is going well and you have some time to breath in some fresh air.

Thank you so much for your comments on the last post, I really did enjoy making that hat.

xx