The first of many

The first of the sunflower granny squares is done (with character - as is usual!).  The pattern suggested a 5mm hook which gives quite a loose and light feel, perfect for a blanket that's destined for Australia.

What do you think?

Next time I will have to count the first row properly, 16 are needed not 15!!  Also I'm thinking of doing all the centres in white but I'm not sure yet, will do a few and see how they look.  Quite excited to see how this will come together.

As you can see from the photo, its a fabulously sunny day today - which is ALWAYS good for my soul.  I'm longing to be out there in my beloved garden, digging over the veg beds but I'll have to wait a little longer I think...not too long though I hope or we'll miss the boat and have no veggies this year.

Its the garden that led to the name of this blog.  When I asked the kids if there was anything that they'd like us to grow this year, the little man said he'd like 'Daffodils and Dandelions'.....hmmmm at least we'll be certain of getting lots of Dandelions!!

That's all for now, must press on - have to get ready for this evenings social event, it's The Outlaws 50th Wedding Anniversary meal.  50 years - they deserve a medal!!!!!

New Cushion

Progress!! 

At last my cushion cover is finished  - it was so nearly finished for AGES - for some reason though the final assembly took a while - but - at last its - done! Yippee!! And I am very pleased with it.

These are a few mistakes but I've decided that these add character :-)  Maybe when I'm a more experienced hooker my work won't be quite so full of character but until then I am just going to enjoy the learning process...

Anyway - here's how it looks (its the one on the right)... Please forgive the amateurish nature of my photo - hopefully my photography skills will develop along side my hooking!!

It seems that I now have list of projects to work on for myself and for others - Happy Days!  Lots to do!!

The next project planned is a blanket of  Sunburst Flower Granny Square, which are really pretty - I'll be going for a more colourful blanket though.  I found the pattern on www.kasa-amend.com but it's in German, thankfully, there are English instructions available too!  Thanks Kasa.

I'll keep you posted on my progress....

Kindred Spirits

As a recent discoverer of blogs I am more than a little behind the times...  My introduction to the Land of Blog is thanks to Hexagon Granny Squares and, in turn, Lucy at Attic24.  A quick trawl of t'internet whilst searching for crochet-inspiriation sent me in Lucy's direction and I haven't looked back since!!  Her fabulous blog has me hooked and it has in turn sent me further on my voyage of discovery...

In the Land of Blog I have found lots of interesting people, who share my loves!  There was I foolishly believeing that I was the only person under 85 who enjoys relaxing in front of a roaring fire, with a lovely cuppa and crochet hook in hand (ahhh just thinking about it make me happy - the simple pleasures).  But now I am wiser!!! 

Not only are there people all over the world with colourful interests - - but, they generously share their knowledge, ideas and crafts with us and also give a small peek into ordinary yet wonderful lives.  Amazing. 

The best thing about the blogs I've found is that they make me smile ad brighten my day!! 

What colour am I today?

Last night as I drifted off to sleep, I found myself contemplating colours. More specifically my favourite colour...which I realised depends upon my mood.

Some days I absolutely adore YELLOW, these are the days when my world is bathed in sunshine and I skip happily along.

Some days it's GREEN, these are those calm and rested times when peace and harmony reigns in my little world.

Some days my favourite is ORANGE, these days are busy and bustling and I am jam-packed with energy and enthusiasm.

Sometimes there is no alternative to RED; vibrant, unmissable, strong-as-an-ox RED!

Some days I just love BLUE, that's when I'm cool, calm and collected.

Today - it's PURPLE, I'm winding down, relaxing, getting ready for a great weekend of children and crochet!

So, really, how could I have just one favourite colour??

(Beautiful picture painted by Liza Lorenz - www.lisalorenzpaintings.com)