Sep. 26, 2008
Show and Tell Friday...
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Welcome back to this installment of Show and Tell Friday with Canadagirl. If you would like to join us in our fun, please do go visit our hostess Mary for more information.
I have been working on Christmas gifts for awhile now, and this past Monday evening I finished one that has taken me far longer than I originally thought it would. Mostly because I kept putting it down and walking away from it (really, who wants to crochet when it's 115° out??), but it still feels like I've been working on it forever and a day.
No longer, however. My mother-in-law's afghan is finished (except for the final stray yarn tucking), and I've already begun a new Christmas gift project. Here is my mother-in-law's present:
I love crocheting, and have only learned how to do it in the last 10 months. This is my third afghan. My boys are hinting that they should each be getting one soon....
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Sep. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mojmommy
It is beautiful. I hope your MIL does not read your blog...she will see her present. I learned how to sew only about 1 and 1/2 years ago and I would love to learn how to knit next.
Thanks for sharing!!
I love getting to chat with you all tonight!! It was fun.
Be blessed,
Chasity
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by callmekate
Nicely done! What a beautiful afghan! You have certainly worked hard on that - and you've only been crocheting for such a short time. Terrific!
My computer wouldn't load the bottom picture. I hope the next project goes as well but perhaps goes a bit quicker!
Have a good week!
Kate
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by solidrock
It is beautiful!!!! My very first project took me two years to complete. My son loves his blanket. But he kept teasing me bout it not being done till he left home!
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
WaHOO you did it !! I know what you mean when you have projects that take longer than you thought. Been there done that. Ohhh we have one more thing in common. I say the phrase .."forever and a day" too. lol Handsome teases me about that. LOL
I can't wait to see the next project. I could just curl up in that blanket and go to sleep right now. zzzzzzz
Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Hi
Posted by Anonymous
It looks so warm and cozy! You did a wonderful job! I need to start on Christmas gifts too. Have a blessed weekend.
Trina @ Daddy's Chick's
http://daddyschicks.blogspot.com
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jenn4him
That is a labor of love, indeed. I admire people who can do that with yarn.
Jenn
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sonoranstamper
This is beautiful!!! So, now you're taking orders? he he he This is one thing I can't seem to take an interest in doing. Love having them. No patience for doing them!!!
Hey, you're done just in time to get this out for Christmas!! You rock, girlfriend!!!
Robyn
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SuzyScribbles
Oh, wow! That afghan is gorgeous. What a lucky mother in law you have to receive this gift for Christmas! 115 degrees! Yikes!
I used to make afghans; I used to do a LOT of things I don't do now. New seasons, new interests I guess.
So, what's your next massive craft project? :-)
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dot
What a great job. I think you are doing great, I would still be on the first one in 10 months. lol Have a great weekend.
Dot
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sahmto4orMore
It looks wonderfully warm! I love the colors you used. I'm sure your mil will really appreciate it.
Have a good weekend!
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessinghill
Great job! I can't believe you've only been doing it for 10 months. The afgan turned out really nice - I love the color.
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Sandpiper
How lovely!
My dd is learning to knit and I have a friend who's trying to get me into it too. What is the difference between crocheting and knitting? Is it the needles or the stitches? or both?
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
That is beautiful. I would love to have one of those myself for cold winter nights. : )
Thanks for all your support this week. I have really appreciated it!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Pam
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by flmom
It's lovely! I know what you mean about not wanting to work on something like this when it's so hot. I started a quilt for my youngest and just can't get motivated to get it finished in this weather.
http://a-skip-in-my-step.blogspot.com/
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Suzanne
Beautiful! I would never guess that you're a "beginner" at crochet!
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Sep. 26, 2008 - Very nice!
Posted by ThreeLittleLadies
I love the colors too.
Carol
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