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Time for a change

Oh dear, I seem to have been AWOL for quite some time, sorry that it's been rather silent and boring in these parts.  There's been a lot going on,  mostly work related and there's been nothing else for it but to knuckle down and get the job done. I think I needed a little break from blogging too, if I'm really honest; I felt a bit frazzled at Christmas and it took a little longer than I thought to get myself back on an even keel. Better now!

Anyway, I have decided to have a new start, new blog, new look, Please come and join me at  purpleshed.wordpress.com; it'll be great have your company!

 

 

 

Crochet Christmas countdown - day 1.

What better way to count down to Christmas than with some crochet loveliness? Over the next few days, I'm going to post about all kinds of crochet, things i've made this year and am currently making, links to projects, patterns presents, and as much crochet and craft related things that I can find to talk about.

To start, I thought this cushion cover I made at the start of 2011 deserved a revisit. It is much admired ar Ravelry and it sits in my lounge looking great as we speak. Quite festive colours too methinks!

It's made from African flowers, I just made enough to cover a cushion pad and used the points of the hexagons to act as button loops. A few shiny green buttons later and there you have it.

I love how it turned out:-)

Here's a link to lots more African flower crochet...... it's a real feast for the eyes, enjoy!

 

 

Sunset

There've been some beautiful skies in the evenings lately

This was on Sunday evening........one of those times when you're glad you had your camera with you :-)

Cool and cooler

More African flowers on the go lately, I like this pattern a lot as the possibilities of colour combinations are endless and delightful. I usually favour what I'd call cool colours ie not too bright, but I thought I should get out of my comfort zone and spice it up

I bought these vividly coloured yarns when I visited Liverpool in this fantastic Aladdin's cave of a shop, well worth visiting if you are in Merseyside or North Wales, or you can order online too. I really couldn't decide if they worked or if I was completely mad to try pink, yellow and orange together. but I'm glad now that I went against my instinct. It is bright and summery and the black edging brings it all together IMO.

Just for a cooler contrast, I made some in a different colour mood; there is a bright pink along with pale pink, turquoise/green and white, again edged with black.

Although the green and bright pink are pretty vivid on their own, the combination with the 2 paler shades gives a more spring like palette.

I like them both, the first is very uplifting on a wet cold windy day like it is here in Glasgow today, and the second is soothing on a hot sunny day like it was on Tuesday in Glasgow........yep, it's the good old British Summer, feels like Autumn today and a couple of days ago I was roasting myself in the garden!!

 

Daily snapshot:5

Sunset from my bedroom window tonight.

Daily snapshot:2

On Sunday, I spent the day by the shores of Loch Tay in Perthshire at my friend Jane's house. This is the spectacular view from her back garden; lucky her, being able to look at this every day!

 

June 2011

Things have been hectic for a while in these parts. You've probably noticed a slight lack of posts recently, for which I'm sorry, real life has taken over for a bit; lots of worries about money and work, which I don't want to bring here. I'm trying to keep positive and this blog is one of my escapes from the austere times in which we are living. Just so you know, if I'm a bit absent for a bit, there'll be stuff happening; but I won't be gone for long!

June has been quite a good month in the end, and I've had some good times. And lots of cake! I think the cake kept me sane..........as they say, Keep Calm and Eat Cake. The photo was taken in Belfast overlooking the river, where I stayed in a very smart apartment, complete with its own gin & tonic balcony!

 

 

Roses

Today there are roses outside

and in

More of the indoor ones very soon........tomorrow, hopefully!!

Kind of blue

More poppy discoveries today, although I remember planting this one!!

This is the blue poppy or Meconopsis to give it its proper horticultural name.

I love the sky blue colour, it's so unusual for a flower, very eye-catching and beautiful with its delicate feathery petals .

 

 This definitely achieves full marks on the smileometer!

What's making you smile today?