Crochet by the Sea

I have read today our blogging friend Faith is taking a break... I will miss you and your blog, such a pleasure to have been able to read and post..
All the best Faith for the festive season.. and the coming year..
Crochet hugs pat in tas :))

From This........

Who would have thought that my bag would end up looking like this ?

I am happy with the new Cushion as it is very soft and will take its place on the garden swing this summer.

I think the ribbon looks ok ..As that is where the handles would have gone.. :))

 

The weather has been spectacular today, so the day was spent in the garden, deadheading roses and the Rhododendrons that had taken a beating from the heavy rain we have had the last couple of days..

The weather bureau tonight says we are in for more rain.. Well it was a great day .. Looks like a crocheting weekend coming up :))
Happy Thanks Giving to our American Friends..
Have a great weekend to all :))

Small crocheted Christmas trees..

Clara Had a posting for small crocheted Christmas trees... I needed something different to make and something that was quick..
It is small and I love making them, the cotton I used is one I have had in my stash for a few years now and I only use it for special crochet items.

It is from France and it is all I have left. I bought it at a garage sale in St Helens( Tas) and the lady I bought it from is a fantastic crafty person.. One of those gems, where you want to sit down and watch them work and learn...

 DMC cotton made in France

I have been given a Beautiful Blog Award from Clara, Thankyou Clara for your kind words..:))

Christmas tree tags

Thanks for stopping by, leave me a message I love to recieve them.. have a great day :))

Scotty's Mandala

Scotty's Mandala

It has arrived..... Isn't it Lovely.. I couldn't believe it when the posty came with it this morning..  :))
Thankyou so much Pammy Sue I love it..

Have a great day everyone..
If you stop by Aussie Maria you will see another lucky winners blog and her Mandala, sent also by
Scotty's Pammy Sue...

Crochet Cotton Bag.

I thought today would be a good day to line my bag.

It wasn't the brightest of starts with the weather , but as the day
progressed it warmed up , the grass was cut, grape vines
tied back to the frame , tomatoes, onoins, lettuce were
planted plus numerous others..
I did mange to spy and eat, lovely fresh strawberries from a little
plot near the tunnel house..:))

Did I manage to complete what I started out to do this morning?
NO, a big fat NO.........

So after all that let me tell you about the bag..
It is made from the softest cotton, From memory it was Patons
Stone Wash I have had a very long time.
It is a Bernat free pattern from off the net.
I used a 4mm hook, and have to say I changed the pattern slightly
to suit me..
Not sure if I will use the Mauve handles or bamboo .
Here's hoping it will be all sewn up tomorrow.
Enjoy your day :))

Lilly Hot pads

I was checking out a friends blog to look at what she has been crocheting and found these wonderful Items..
Oh these here are mine :))
Once started I couldn't stop, and before I knew it , I had made four.. One more on the way.
Excellent Christmas gifts.
http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/lorettasstarbursthotpad.html. this is a link to the pattern you may like to see...

Waynes Cushion .

Front view.

 

 

 

Back view

just another view of the front.