Wednesday, 29 June 2011

WIP Wednesday 29th June 2011

Here we are again.  This week it is a gorgeous sunny and breezy Wednesday.  We've had some killer muggy heat the last few days so the breeze is much appreciated today.  In the heat progress with yarn has been slow as I dont enjoy working with wool when it is hot.  I have however tediously sewn in all the ends on 15 of my tile blanket squares - only another 5 to go but it is such a boring job!!  Decided to start whipstitching some together last night for a bit of WIP variety.  The 'Happy Hooker' describes whipstitching as a 'less pleasing' way of joining seams but I LOVE it.  Why have I not whipstitched before lol as it is so much quicker than mattress stitch or crochetting seams!


Its so lovely to see squares that were made up to 9 years ago finally coming together.  My longest WIP is becoming my happiest WIP :-)

To see what everyone else is working on this week head over to Tami's Amis blog
Posted by CraftyClare at 11:26

19 comments:

  1. Paula 29 June 2011 at 11:43

    Colours are lovely - they remind me of seaside - sky, sand, water! Can't wait to see how it will progress to a FO

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  2. Carole29 June 2011 at 11:54

    How good do they look all joined together!

    I agree about the heat - I could barely move the yarn through my fingers last night I was so hot.

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  3. pinkundine29 June 2011 at 12:09

    I'm glad your WIP is a happy one, that's always good news! Love the colours you're using - very classy ;)

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  4. sara29 June 2011 at 12:51

    I am just so in love with this! I love the Mexican hacienda tile look of it! The colors you have chosen are lovely!

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  5. Leah29 June 2011 at 14:59

    Looks good. I'm glad a happy ending is in sight!

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  6. Sue ~ Granny's World29 June 2011 at 15:08

    your colours look so good together, a case of better late than never

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  7. Calophi29 June 2011 at 17:07

    Congrats at putting together a long-time wip! I like the colors.

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  8. Sarah ~ Crafts from the Cwtch29 June 2011 at 17:30

    I really like the colours on this Clare, it's lovely.

    Whipstitch - must check that out as I need to sew up 99 squares starting tonight!

    xx

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  9. Tami Klockau29 June 2011 at 17:49

    Glad to hear you're having lovely weather today! I love love love love this blanket! It's gorgeous!!

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  10. Vivianne29 June 2011 at 17:58

    9 years ?? *gasps and keels over*

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  11. Stacey29 June 2011 at 18:33

    I'm a whipstitch-er, too ;)
    Looking great!

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  12. Sam Findlay29 June 2011 at 20:18

    I also hate sewing in the ends! Its looking really good though, so will be worth it in the end!

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  13. Evelyn29 June 2011 at 20:36

    Your soon-to-be FO is very happy making!!

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  14. Julie29 June 2011 at 21:10

    I love those squares, they are so cute! I don't mind sewing in ends, but I hate sewing things together. Maybe we should collaborate lol!

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  15. Sandy29 June 2011 at 21:13

    Whip stitching is almost always my choice. I love how things lie flatter then if you crochet them together. The mattress stitch is a pain to do, and I think only worth while for a sweater or hat seem.
    Love your ghan!

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  16. Dina29 June 2011 at 22:12

    lovely colors! After all this time, I'm sure you're pleased to almost be done.

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  17. Unknown29 June 2011 at 23:54

    WOW!!! 9 years???!!! Congrats on not only getting it done, but on keeping those squares for that long!! It is beautiful!

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  18. behind the ivy30 June 2011 at 00:38

    I bet there are some great memories tied up in those squares :)

    It looks really great, I love the colors! It's one of my favourite colour combos, and the bright blue you've used in the middle really pops!

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  19. Julie30 June 2011 at 03:48

    Wow! Really nice!

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