Monday, August 9, 2010

Taking Shape



I have been playing around with embellishments for the completed patchwork crochet blanket. I had fun creating my own designs (top two), attempting to make them a similar size. I have some thrifted crochet doileys that I am considering adding as well.

Seeing the blanket laid out certainly highlights it's wonkiness. On reflection, this blanket was made during a difficult time for me and is wrapped up with all my fears, tears and hopes too. It is so warm and comforting and I am so pleased that something positive can emerge form something less than desirable, even if it is a little misshapen!
....and then it's back to the ripple!

14 comments:

  1. Your blanket looks beautiful & I love your motifs, so pretty & they are the perfect touch on the rug, nice work!

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  2. the blanket will be perfect to snuggle up under!
    And what wonkiness? didn't you make it to look like that on purpose??

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  3. motifs look good! Blanket does too! I am up to the last row (first patch) of my Dottie Angel Blanket. Mine is wonkier than yours!

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  4. I think your blanket is lovely Laurel. Any perceived wonkiness just adds to the beautiful handmade aesthetic!
    If it was perfect then I would suspect that it was made by machine.

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  5. Your blanket is beautful and the wonkiness just adds to its charm - i Love that you are making the doileys to go on it!

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  6. hi Laurel, love the blanket and your motifs are so sweet. have a fantastic week.

    x

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  7. Laurel, you blanket is gorgoues, I ADORE IT!! And love the ideas of the doilies on top.
    I think it's even more special somehow that it was made during a difficult time, like soon hopefully that will be all that remains of that difficult time.
    Hoping those times are passed for you xo

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  8. i really, really like the dense simplicity and the unmistakable form of the petal in image 1. well done! looks really well on the blanket too.

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  9. I absolutely love it..And the motifs are perfect for it too...It's beautiful!

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  10. The motifs are so cute! Your blanket will be beautiful!

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  11. that's looking great! i love the little motifs - they add something special.

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  12. There is nothing nicer that the comfort & warmth of a hand created blanket, you have done an amazing job.
    Hope all is peaceful in your life now.
    Hugs
    Chris
    XX

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  13. I loooooooooove your blanket, it is gorgeous, really really, and the motifs on top will look amazing!

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  14. Oh there is a look stitched into that blanket. It looks amazing. The motifs look wonderful.
    I hope life is getting a bit easier for your daughter. She is still in my thoughts.

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