tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post569281188522459389..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Slow ProgressJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-6499074099083729952015-12-13T10:07:06.111+00:002015-12-13T10:07:06.111+00:00I definitely think it's best to work on things...I definitely think it's best to work on things as the urge takes us, no point plodding along with something if we're not enjoying it. My enthusiasm always returns if I put it to one side for a while.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-48650571320533538892015-12-13T07:28:07.443+00:002015-12-13T07:28:07.443+00:00It looks lovely so far, definitely worth taking th...It looks lovely so far, definitely worth taking the time over. I've been making a patchwork quilt for ages, it'll be 2 years in March! I've had long periods of inactivity but I'm determined to enjoy the process :)HazelxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438389465030714608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-12449343847309311312015-12-12T10:36:01.314+00:002015-12-12T10:36:01.314+00:00I'm very happy with how it's turning out. ...I'm very happy with how it's turning out. Still a way to go though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-131780721593428202015-12-11T20:09:07.696+00:002015-12-11T20:09:07.696+00:00The blanket looks wonderful. I love the colours. W...The blanket looks wonderful. I love the colours. Well done :)Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-49506536452823266302015-12-11T16:45:58.624+00:002015-12-11T16:45:58.624+00:00It's true, more mistakes are made through rush...It's true, more mistakes are made through rushing than anything else. I'm hoping to get plenty of time over Christmas to work on my blanket and as you say, there's all winter left yet so I'm in no hurry.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-76654617360119340652015-12-11T16:35:00.657+00:002015-12-11T16:35:00.657+00:00I think lots of projects have been put on hold thi...I think lots of projects have been put on hold this month while everyone's busy with Christmas. There's still January and February, the rest of winter, for us to work on our blankets. Slow and steady is better anyway. I find I make more mistakes when I've set myself a deadline and rush to finish a project. XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208986782111545220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-60724340413639353072015-12-10T18:09:48.379+00:002015-12-10T18:09:48.379+00:00I'm sure you'll master crochet in no time,...I'm sure you'll master crochet in no time, you're so clever with lots of things. I only learnt to crochet a few years ago and this CAL has taught me lots of new things, it's taken me out of my comfort zone but I think that's good in many respects.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-84813585592639077092015-12-10T17:26:25.536+00:002015-12-10T17:26:25.536+00:00I'd love to try patchwork but I don't even...I'd love to try patchwork but I don't even know where to start. This CAL has been great for introducing me to new stitches, I'm really enjoying it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-40175289458532493172015-12-10T17:21:58.696+00:002015-12-10T17:21:58.696+00:00It's such a busy time of year but I'm sure...It's such a busy time of year but I'm sure we'll all have a bit more time for our hobbies and for crafting once Christmas is over. Winter, when the darker nights are here and we cosy up on an evening, is perfect for giving us a little extra time to indulge.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-89200282074524189872015-12-10T17:10:00.139+00:002015-12-10T17:10:00.139+00:00The colours are fabulous together and I like the c...The colours are fabulous together and I like the contrasting stitches. I've become a patchwork addict this autumn! JxJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341377291617694838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-58227034429124625662015-12-10T16:35:26.215+00:002015-12-10T16:35:26.215+00:00A cuddly project is perfect for the winter. When ...A cuddly project is perfect for the winter. When I see blankets like this I really want to learn to crochet. One day.......your blanket is lovely, I love the colours and the different stitches you have used.sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45926047337620912672015-12-10T14:53:55.321+00:002015-12-10T14:53:55.321+00:00Hi Jo, thank you for joining in with my link party...Hi Jo, thank you for joining in with my link party! Your blanket is so pretty. I'm with you, there just isn't a lot of time for crochet in my days right now, but I'm sure it will all get better in January. I look forward to sinking back into my crafty work. I hope you're having a good week.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-43551093296201517052015-12-10T10:08:38.867+00:002015-12-10T10:08:38.867+00:00It's got to the stage now where I can cuddle u...It's got to the stage now where I can cuddle up with it whilst I work on it, which is perfect for this time of year. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-77077751691739982162015-12-10T10:06:20.192+00:002015-12-10T10:06:20.192+00:00I'm never good at keeping up with timescales, ...I'm never good at keeping up with timescales, it just takes all the pleasure out of crafting for me but there's no rush, I can work it up in my own time. I love it when blankets get to this stage, especially at this time of year when they keep you warm whilst working on them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-36911263899155576582015-12-10T10:04:16.532+00:002015-12-10T10:04:16.532+00:00I'm pleased with how it's looking so far. ...I'm pleased with how it's looking so far. I do like having a long term project on the go, as you say, there's no rush with it, I can work on other things in between working on this.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-79542419841769926282015-12-10T10:02:54.078+00:002015-12-10T10:02:54.078+00:00I'm really pleased with the colours, I'm g...I'm really pleased with the colours, I'm glad I went for the yarn pack I did as they're colours I'd never have chosen myself and I think they work so well together.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-73765626767888721102015-12-10T10:01:24.806+00:002015-12-10T10:01:24.806+00:00I'm looking forward to seeing your blanket all...I'm looking forward to seeing your blanket all finished, it's such a lovely pattern. You've got it done in great time, I'm not even half way through mine yet but it will be done when it's done.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-34458793858803297462015-12-09T23:54:08.973+00:002015-12-09T23:54:08.973+00:00Love the colours in the blanket. It will keep your...Love the colours in the blanket. It will keep your lap nice and cozy as you work on it after Christmas and a perfect project to pass those long Winter nights.<br />Susan xSusan McShannon-Monteithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525642217533620081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-21138945177531815292015-12-09T21:00:31.948+00:002015-12-09T21:00:31.948+00:00I think that blankets are a very big project and d...I think that blankets are a very big project and definitely one to take your time over! I don't think that I could have made the blanket over the CAL time even if worked on it all day every day! Yours is looking really fabulous and as though it is reaching the snuggle under while working on stage which is always good isn't it. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-84356378148153224692015-12-09T20:32:08.052+00:002015-12-09T20:32:08.052+00:00It's looking good, I like the colour combinati...It's looking good, I like the colour combinations. There's no rush, is there, and nice to have a project to pick up and put down depending on what else you've got going on. xxAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007583111181817717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-80159409936519024322015-12-09T18:14:37.785+00:002015-12-09T18:14:37.785+00:00I like the colours. Slow and steady wins the race!...I like the colours. Slow and steady wins the race!Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-35727046586788526942015-12-09T17:53:08.161+00:002015-12-09T17:53:08.161+00:00It's looking lovely! mine is all done I can...It's looking lovely! mine is all done I can't believe it, I'm waiting for a bit of light so that I can take some photo's. Now to finish the other two I have on the go. :) lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-89380134659676242342015-12-09T15:46:12.794+00:002015-12-09T15:46:12.794+00:00I'm a bit more organised with Christmas now, I...I'm a bit more organised with Christmas now, I'm very late this year with things but I'm back on track. I wish I could take credit for the colour choices but they're the ones which were suggested for this CAL.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-89438775910157107312015-12-09T13:20:10.635+00:002015-12-09T13:20:10.635+00:00I think at this time of year certain things do ten...I think at this time of year certain things do tend to go on the 'back burner' as we concentrate on getting house and home ready for Christmas and all that entails ...<br /><br />I do like your colour choices, they go so nicely together...<br /><br />Happy Wednesday Wishes<br /><br />All the best Jan Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-26973566799849584762015-12-09T11:10:09.684+00:002015-12-09T11:10:09.684+00:00It is. Life seems to be one huge rush these days s...It is. Life seems to be one huge rush these days so it's good that crafting doesn't have to be and that we can take our time and enjoy the whole process.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com