"I started photographing my domestic world and writing not just about what I had made,
but why I made it, examining the thoughts that accompany creativity and the act of making."
Jane Brocket from The Gentle Art of Domesticity p. 189 UK edition

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Five on Friday:Winter Project Link Party


Ahoy Mates!

Posting on  Amy's Five on Friday on Love Made My Home and on Jennifer from Thistlebear's  Winter Project Link Party  I have five confessions to share with you about my progress with Anastasia Robert's Ruby Shawl pattern I am crocheting.

One: To see when I started crocheting the shawl click HERE.

Two: Because I admired two shawls Teresa has made with Anastasia's pattern, I decided to try it and have kept at it sporadically for y.e.a.r.s.

Three: Deborah Norville has some beautiful colorways in her yarn and I love the autumnal tones I chose to use for my shawl. I also love the softness and drape of the yarn, but it does split easily which prompts me to fuss a bit.

Four:  I have four skeins of yarn left to finish the shawl.

Five: [Secretly I am hoping to finish this shawl before winter 2016 starts!]

Have you checked out what others have posted on Five on Friday and the Winter Project Link Party?

xx
Gracie :)


32 comments:

  1. Looking so pretty - hours' work!

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  2. Your shawl is beautiful Gracie! It doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you're enjoying it. :-). I so wanted to take part in the winter link party but blogger won't let me post. It keeps deleteing everything as I type it. I'm almost ready to give up blogging. As long as blogger lets me, I'll keep commenting though.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  3. Gracie, that is looking just wonderful! I hope you concentrate on it so you can finish so you can enjoy it's soft warmth around your neck this winter. I just adore mine! I actually love all of my shawls.. I can't believe it's taken me until my 60s to make shawls for myself. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  4. The shawl is wonderful and the colours are beautiful. Keep it up!

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  5. What a beautiful creation, love the stunning array of colour. Enjoy the journey of the making no matter how long it takes. Take care.

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  6. I love the colours of your shawl SO much. I am willing you to finish it soon. Keep at it! B x

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  7. How beautiful! I could admire the lovely colours of your shawl for hours. You will finish it in no time and then enjoy its warmth and colours.
    Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend! xx

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  8. I'm not surprised it's taken so long! It looks gorgeous, such beautiful colours.

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  9. The colours of your shawl are lovely Gracie. Some projects are slow burners and sometimes they hide at the bottom of the WIP basket. x

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  10. I love that this post was all about CROCHET! I love to crochet :) I hope you can stop by:

    http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2016/10/tea-time-fall-foliage-and-demelza-10716.html

    Colletta

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  11. Gracie, you picked the perfect pattern for that beautiful yarn. I am hoping you get it finished this Autumn so you can enjoy it through all the cool months.
    Meredith

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  12. Beautiful shawl. Well worth all the hours you put into it. The colours are stunning.

    Happy Five on Friday

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  13. Gracie the colours are so amazing when you drape them like that, I have only ever seen it in your basket or bag. Keep going Girl, you'll get there. Jo x

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  14. Gracie, I love the colors of your shawl. I just finished a shawl using a cotton yarn and I liked the pattern so much, I've started another using a wool. I hope I'll get photos up next week. Your shawl will be finished when it thinks it should! I have faith that all my projects know they will be finished ... sooner or later ... I can't buy another else to make until they are! Ha! Happy Friday!

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  15. Ha-ha! Oops! You weren't kidding. It has been a work in progress for years. But it looks now like you are nearing the finish. Good luck!

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  16. This is such a lovely shawl you are creating, Gracie. I love the color variations and the pattern too. I'm looking forward to seeing your finished project. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Hugs, Pat

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  17. Pretty shawl! I saw a skein of yarn at Hobby Lobby today with fall colors in it and so wanted to bring it home with me. Nope, I've not used all the pretty yarn I have yet. Enjoy your project then you will get to wear it soon, hopefully! Hugs and take care my friend!

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  18. The shawl is very pretty, here's hoping you get it finished y the end of winter :) Have a lovely weekend.

    Diana

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  19. I adore your shawl! It's so lovely. I, too, love the beautiful colors of fall. I can't wait to see it all finished. Blessings to you always. :)

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  20. Hi Gracie, thank you for joining in with my link party! Your shawl is so pretty. The colors are just perfect for fall, as well as winter, such nice bright jewel-tones. I'm sure it will look lovely on you. I'm looking forward to seeing more. Hope you have a great week!

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  21. Such a beautiful shawl with a lovely stitch and gorgeous colours. I hope you do finish it so you can enjoy wearing it this winter Gracie!
    Happy new week!
    Helen xox

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  22. Love the shawl! Pretty colours and pattern ♥

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  23. Shawls are my absolute favourite. Yours is beautiful!

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  24. Gracie, That is a beautiful shawl! It will be a wonderful addition to your winter wardrobe--giving you some color for the gray days.

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  25. When I saw your photo my first thought was "Yay! She finally finished it! It's beautiful!" Then I read your text ... you have more to go?!? Well, it looks wonderful so far and will look more wonderful still if you add to it. :)

    Mr. M and I were in Oregon for a day last month, and I thought of you and Teresa when we saw Mt. Hood. I wish I could have seen you both! Hope your autumn is going well.

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  26. Hi Gracie. I love this shawl! And I too, enjoy that yarn. I have been so bad about blogging. I don't know why really, other than Insta Gram has become so easy to as a quick alternative. I seem to be busier than ever lately. Disposable time is just so rare.
    I always feel so warm and fuzzy reading your lovely comments on my blog. I do so miss visiting all of my blogging friends regularly, and I shall try harder to do it.
    Hope this finds you well.
    Love,
    Kris

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  27. It is wonderful...I just love those colours and as you rightly say very Autumnish (ok I just made up that word). There can't be much more left to do I imagine it looks quite long as it is.

    keep well

    Amanda xx

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  28. The shawl looks beautiful! You do good work, and it looks close to being finished.

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