Sunday, August 2, 2015

Year of Projects -Week 5


First of all I am having problems adjusting to the fact that it is already August! And now we are already into week 5 of the Year of Projects. If you'd like to join, you'll first need to be a member of Ravelry, and then check out the Group a Year of Projects. I can say it has encouraged me to get some things finished and get other projects that have been languishing on my list for a while out of the craft room, and on to a hook!

This week's work has been something I started a couple of weeks ago, the Sidewalk CAL. I finally finished the first 60 small squares and will working on getting them sewn together and then on to the middle size square.  I attended a NC Coastal Federation Seminar on Friday about off shore drilling and I had a bit of time while the pro drillers were talking to work on squares. So I guess something good came of it...

My normal camera is having issues so I had to pull out an older one, Please ignore the date..lol. I didn't realize it was printing the date much less so far off until I posted it.

I've completed the body portion of the Rabbit Stuffie and started the head. Haven't picked the  Yes Yes Shawl back up but I'm hoping that will be my TV project for next week. I think I'll be working on putting together squares during lunch this week.

I can 't believe how quickly the bazaar season is slipping up on me. I always start off the year saying that I will start early on won't have this last minute rush for booth items and Christmas gifts, this won't be the year that happens. I had high hopes but maybe if I stay on it and carve out some dedicated time I'll slide into the season with a few items ready..

Hoping every one is having a productive week!


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  1. 2005! Lucky the battery was still charged!
    That's lots of squares and lots of progress although I don't envy you all those ends to weave in!

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    1. Ends, ends and more ends..lol. I left the long tails on so that I could use them to whip stitch the squares together. I still have tons of ends..lol. I'm afraid it will be a work on progress for a while..lol

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  2. I like your colors . Can't wait to see them together :)

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  3. I like your colors . Can't wait to see them together :)

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  4. Wow, that's a load of squares. Good that you had the drilling seminar!

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    1. I have to admit I brought the project to work on it at lunch but some of the speakers were a bit dry and once the representative for the governor came out I had to keep my hands busy..lol. All in All it was a very productive day!

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  5. That is quite a lot of squares so great progress, looking forward to seeing it come together when they get sewn up. Ruth.

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    1. 60 small squares takes up a bit more time than I thought it would but I'm afraid the sewing together is taking longer than the crocheting part. I want to get them together before I start the next size. I'd hate to loose them and then have to recreate squares.

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  6. I'm curious how you're going to assembly all thise squares. You really got a lot done. Good luck on carving out time to get your booth items and Christmas gifts done.

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    1. I found out a bit late that Lion Brand has a pattern similar to the picture that I saw, mine is based on a quilt pattern. It will progress from smaller squares to medium and then on to a larger square. i'll find a picture for my next post! I'm connecting them by doing a whip stitch in the back loops. I'm going to need all the time I can get for booth and holiday crafts..lol. Never enough time for it all.

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  7. Wow - that must feel good to have so many squares crocheted up. I'd love to see pictures of your craft booth when you do it. I realize it may be a ways off, but I figure it's never too early to put in a plug for pictures (if you're so inclined). I think it would inspiring. And interesting.

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  8. I was very excited for a few minutes once the first 60 were done. Then I thought about sewing them together!
    We do Jams, vegetables in Season and Crafts at local markets, festivals and bazaars, I should totally be better at taking pictures.Once the weather cools down a bit I'll be bringing out more crochet. I'll be sure to post some pictures showing details! Thanks for asking!

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