"Sunshine and Showers" blanket - finished!
It is always good to have another warm blanket at this time of year.
I loved making it;
now I have to find something else to crochet! 😧
Lots of progress in Blooming Springtime - the borders done;
one last press,
and I am ready to hand quilt!
It is a good time of year to have a quilt on my lap.
I am also pleased with the backing fabric, it picks out lots of shades from the top.
Autumn arrived in the garden.
We like to think of ourselves as experienced gardeners, but this year's summer was a challenge.
Our "English Cottage" style garden wasn't standing up to the hot summer very well.
We have 4 water butts to store water, but there wasn't any rain to fill them up.
So, some changes are in progress; we are experimenting with "Mediterranean" style planting.
We have started with the smallest flower bed; mixed in lots of grit for better drainage and planted out with plants which don't need too much water, putting our small olive tree in the middle (but still keeping it in a large pot).
We covered the surface with gravel to keep moisture in.
It all looks very small at the moment, but hopefully will bush out next year.
The English winter will be a test in itself, and of course there is a possibility that next summer will not be hot, but wet English one 😉
I plan to create a new herb area in the spring, using the same method.
I like having a new interest in the garden.
Two beautiful finishes.
ReplyDeleteSo much work in both gorgeous finishes...
ReplyDeleteHaha yes, we are all going to need extra blankets and quilts this winter! Well, it is a gorgeous finish Radka, quite beautiful. As is your Blooming Springtime - lovely to see the top finished and all ready to quilt.
ReplyDeleteGardening is never easy is it! But worth it. I think we are all going to have to make changes but then it is all part of the fun. xx
It´s always lovely to look on all wonderful things you create and the nice garden. The quilt with all the flowers,such great job!!!xx
ReplyDeleteLovely garden and very cute blankets, so cheerful and sunny. Have a wonderful autumn, Radka 👏
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alina!
DeleteRadko, sleduji Tvé krásné háčkování i šití. I zahrádka se mi líbí. Marie
ReplyDeleteRadka, your crocheted blanket is so beautiful; you should be proud of such a wonderful finish. I also love your quilting in such pretty colours. I am gradually closing my garden though today was warm as a summer day.
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DeleteDear Radka, I don't even know where to start. The blankets are absolutely fantastic. The crocheted just like the sewn.
ReplyDeleteThis little crochet flower border is the icing on the cake, so pretty.
And the shapes and colors of the sewn... congratulations... happy quilting.
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Blooming Springtime is glorious in colour and design! So many beautiful flowers and whimsy to delight the eyes. To hand quilt such a lovely pretty would be a treat. The crochet Sunshine and Showers blanket is a riot of colour and so, so many delightful patterns. LOVE the crochet flowers dancing around the border!
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