One of my
goals for 2015 is to finally complete a vintage style bedspread. I have fluffed about with motifs rejected
them because the project was too boring for my flibergibity mind. However, thanks to my RSI I have found just
the right thing. Last year I brought a
book Absolutely Gorgeous Doilies from Leisure
Arts. There are 18 patterns by Patricia
Kristoffersen. They are gorgeous,
textured and very complicated! No room
for boredom!
So far I
have completed 2 and am well on the way on the third. Doily No 1 is Park Avenue and relatively
simple.
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| Park Avenue |
Doily No 2 -
Pineapple Patch was slightly more difficult.
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| Pineapple Patch |
Now the one
I am doing this week No 3 Sunflower Bloom is another matter! I have undone rounds several times, but I am
getting there.
I have
decided to try and do one a week except that later on in the book they get very
complicated and are larger so they might take two weeks. I am doing them all in an ecru 2 ply satin
finish organic cotton from Sullivan’s. an Australian company. I have found that the best hook for it is a
2m. I am not sure yet how I will join
them.
I have been
given a magazine Interweave Crochet – Spring
2014 that has an article on ways to prevent RSI.
I have
found it really helpful with my RSI, and I have been trying different ways to
hold the hook. Normally I am an overhand
holder - Butter-knife method. I have
experiment and find myself comfortable with an underhand – the pencil
grip. It uses different movements and I
get little pain. Sooooooo…… I can now
crochet using wool and bigger hooks, but have decided to take it really
easy. The answer I found was via Linda of Linda's Crafty Corner. he is doing a Cal along with Kate It is the mini rings of change and it
can be whatever you want it to be doily, blanket or rug. It is for turtle crocheters so will be just
right for me.
I am going
to do a bit of stash busting and want to make a rug for the bathroom. I am using two strands of wool and a 6mm hook. However it is not going to be as colourful as
Linda’s and Kates. This week is only two
rounds, how will I restrain myself!!
Well I
think that’s about enough for now, except for a shot of the garden and a very
difficult to photo Ambrose!
Thanks for visiting and have a
wonderful week.
PS.
If you are interested in the article on preventing crochet RSI and can’t
get the magazine, I will only be too happy to send you a photo of the pages. Email
me at zanasjourney(at)gmail(dot)com
OMG how wonderful are those doilies, especially the pineapple patch one!! Totally amazing! I hope that things work out OK with your RSI. Take care of yourself! xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful doilies!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers, your cat is so cute!
Have a great week.:*
Zana, these are so beautiful, and it's so good to see you online. Hope all is going well for you. My brandmother used to make these lovely doilies, and they were everywhere in her home.
ReplyDeleteYour doilies so beautiful and delicate! Ialso love your garden and your kitty.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Hugs and love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Those doilies are stunning a real delight to see. Good luck with your goal to make a bedspread.
ReplyDeleteYour doilies are beautiful !!!!!! And your flowers too !!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week !
Anna
You did a lovely job-I have the same book but haven't felt up to the challenge of trying my hook on her patterns. You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThose doilies are beautiful Zana they look quite complicated to me. I'm glad you are joining in with the cal, I'm thinking of making one in cotton yarn too, it will be much smaller and I may use it as a wall hanging but im not sure if I have enough cotton yarn to complete it, still thinking. :) xx
ReplyDeleteHello Zana, I was blog hopping & came across your lovely blog. Your doilies are just beautiful but your photo of Ambrose made me smile ... he is gorgeous & very like my little Blackie, with that same regal look :-) I do very much adore cats. Have a great day, Julie x0x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Zana, just had a quick catch up on some back posts, I haven't had my hook out for a while now, I really need to, I miss it. Bugger about the RSI, a few weeks ago at craft I was doing some stitchery and all of a sudden I had a pain in my forearm just above the wrist, it felt like someone was twanging a tendon, boy it was painful, a few days later I had a small bruise appear at the source of the pain! No Idea what it was, anyway I haven't done anything for a few weeks now so hopefully it will be well rested. I love the doilies and the colours in your cushion are lovely. All the best x
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