It's been a week of dull, cold shivery weather with the sun hiding behind grey dark clouds making only the briefest of appearances, it's been hard to force myself to go outdoors, so much nicer to stay warm inside and play with crafting things.
This week I thought I would give my hands a bit of a break from knitting and crochet and devote my time to decoupaging pebbles and anything else that decided to put in an appearance, be prepared for visual overload.....
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| This little jam jar looks lovely when lit from within with a tea candle |
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| This bottle looks nice in daylight. |
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| But even better lit up at night I love the reflection in the window, two for the price of one. |
They all look so festive lined up along the windowsill in my conservatory but I will gift lots of them to friends, just a little token to show them I care, but then thoughts turn to now how will I do that and I hit upon the idea of little gift bags. I had a search about and gathered some supplies, I should have done this months ago but honestly there just isn't enough hours
It didn't take that long but I have lots more to make this weekend and then I will make the rounds, lots of doorstop socially distanced visits to friends to drop off these little tokens of Christmas cheer.
Just before I go I finished the Baby Blanket ...
It's soft and squishy and has been sent to the Sun appeal for Preemie babies which I spoke about here. (Pattern below) This is a nice easy pattern perfect for knitting while watching TV. The socks are nearly finished too I'm right up to the toe shaping, it looks like I'll have another pair of cosy socks to wear really soon.
Have a lovely weekend 😘
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Blanket Pattern as Requested
PATTERN TO MAKE A 24 X 30 INCH (61 X 76 CM) BABY BLANKET kindly devised for BLISS by Marilyn Marsh
YOU NEED: 250grams Double Knit yarn and 4mm needles (size '8')
Cast on 128 stitches and knit 17 rows. At beginning and end of next and each following pattern rows you will knit 9 stitches for the border to prevent it curling up.
1 st row: knit 9 (knit 10, purl 10) repeat to last 9 sts, knit
2 nd row: knit 9 (purl 10, knit 10) repeat to last 19 sts, purl 10, knit 9
Repeat these rows 6 times
15 th row as 2 nd row.
16 th row as 1 st row
Repeat 15 th and 16 th rows 6 times to form the pattern (28 rows).
Repeat the above 28 rows of the pattern a further 6 times, the blanket should now measure approx. 28 inches. Knit 17 rows then cast off. B
The decoupage is fabulous, I especially love the jar in the first photo. What a lovely baby blanket, it looks lovely and snuggly, just the thing for a preemie baby.
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I was just half as clever as you! Those pebbles are just amazing, as is the bottle and, well, everything you make! Your hands have certainly been touched with a very great gift. Your blanket looks lovely and warm - someone is going to be very cosy underneath that xxx
ReplyDeleteThose stones are a brilliant idea and the bottle is wonderful, I would never have thought of doing that.
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How beautiful all those Christmas pictures are, especially with a light in them, a joy to see!
ReplyDeleteThe baby blanket looks sweet and warm.
I love the pretty rocks and bottle you decorated Linda. The baby blanket is just gorgeous. You are so talented. I hope you have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow you have been busy Linda, and everything is beautiful as usual 😀
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend xx
Wow those stones are just amazing, they will make a beautiful gift. Love the jar too, so lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful crafts !!! Love your stones !!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a cozy weekend !
Anna
What a lovely gift of your beautiful baby blanket to a preemie. They will feel loved and cosy wrapped in this pretty. As for your decoupaged rocks, each and every one is gorgeous. Such a brilliant idea and such a lovely gift. May I also say, the little village inside the jar is effusing lovely Christmas spirit....it is just so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour decoupage is beautiful, Linda. I especially love the little jam jar, it's very festive. X
ReplyDeleteI also made some little gifts for my fronds and made porch deliveries yesterday. Your little gifts are lovely and sure to be appreciated by all who receive them
ReplyDeleteWow Linda! Beautiful decoupage pieces. Love the candle jar, and for sure the little stones inside the charming pocket will bright your friends season. I never made decoupage, maybe someday I will give it a try yours are inspiring. You really did an outstanding job. The baby blanket is a sweety and cozy.
ReplyDeleteThe decoupage is so pretty. I love the jam jar. What a wonderful way to show people that you care. I love that baby blanket. Could you point me to the pattern?
ReplyDeleteI've added it to the end of the post Cathie.
DeleteThe baby blanket is so pretty.. the yarn and the pattern! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour decoupage pieces are beautiful. Love that baby blanket. Thanks for the instructions!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the blanket pattern. I love the decoupage, I haven't tried that in years and yours looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow - the decoupage is amazing :) something I am yet to try :D
ReplyDeleteReally love the pebbles! How gorgeous!
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ReplyDeleteYes Jo it's the same I have replied to it.xx
DeleteYour decoupaged rocks came out beautiful and I love the little bags you made. I must get back to painting/decoupaging rocks after the holidays. We just haven't been going out to many places to leave them so I've been doing other crafts.
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy seeing your 'visual overload', thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat baby blanket looks so snuggly.
Have a good week.
All the best Jan
Those pebbles are absolutely gorgeous - have you got a tutorial somewhere on your blog - it looks like a fun thing to try with my little group of special cherubs! You really are very talented x
ReplyDeleteAw thank you, no I don't have a tutorial but there are lots on YouTube and it's really quite simple, your cherubs would love it.xx
DeleteVery clever ideas! And so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou have done it again Linda. Such beautiful decoupage. The pebbles are gorgeous and the bottle perfect..so love the candle light reflected from within. keep well Amanda x
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Catching up much too late, but I'm so glad I did. Your decoupage is just beautiful, Linda. All of it. I'm sure those you gifted the pretty pebbles to were delighted. And the gift bags are so sweet. And what a pretty baby blanket. With the pattern too! Thank you for sharing all of this loveliness.
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