Wednesday, August 8, 2012

WIP Wednesday - By the Lake


With this view this past week and no sewing machine, I didn't get much sewing done.  I brought supplies for some EPP but it looks like that will have to wait for another day because somehow being by the lake inspired me to take out my dusty crochet hooks.


Back in May, I saw a post from Blair at Wise Craft that she was starting a Granny Square Sampler-Along and I was very excited to join in.  But I was so busy quilting that I never started - well, until last week.  Now, instead of completing the blocks one week at a time, I've been making them one day at a time!

 
I am now halfway through week 6.


And on the subject of "...alongs" - so many of my new friends have fun quilt alongs and other events going on their blogs right now that I've pretty much planned out all my projects for the next few months.



WIPs:

Vintage Holiday QAL at Fabric Mutt - colors selected but need to finalize fabrics
Totally Groovy QAL at Pile O' Fabric -  fabrics ordered
How Far Will You Go QAL at The Elven Garden - will be using my stash (patchwork)
Sew Intertwined QAL at Sew Bittersweet Designs - thought about fabric choices but haven't decided  
Practically Paper Piecing Blog Hop at Quiet Play - my date is August 21st
Quilt for my middle daughter - still waiting on her to make up her mind about fabrics and design


And speaking of friends - my good friend Bethany from make me a quilt is guest hosting WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced today so I will definitely be linking up there.



32 comments:

  1. What gorgeous photography and beautiful crochet!!

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  2. Love the granny sampler. And thanks for the list of QALs I was looking for one, and maybe that Totally Groovy QAL could be the one...

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  3. I love crochet and that first photo by the lake is as gorgeous as the crochet.

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  4. Love all the colors of yarn you've chosen. What kind of yarn is that? I'm currently working on a granny square blanket. It's two years in the making so far. lol

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  5. Oh my gosh, Beth, I am just floored by the beauty in this crochet work! I feel like I'm looking at pictures in a magazine. The colors are gorgeous! I took a crochet lesson a year or so ago but never got very far. I'm really inspired to give it another try!

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  6. Pretty blocks---one day I will learn when I don't have so many other hobbies:) Love all your colors and styles going on too!!

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  7. I love love love crocheted granny squares. They make me oh-so happy! :)

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  8. Beth, your granny squares are so cute! Looks like you will be a busy girl with the QAL's as well. Can't wait to see your progress.
    Amanda

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  9. Wow, maybe not sewing, but you were quite industrious and those are adorable. And, whoa on the QAL's, I wish I had the time =)

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  10. Beautiful pictures, Beth! My word, you're busy...no wonder you need a vacation!!

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  11. Lots of fun! And your crochet is amazing and bright! Love.

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  12. I am loving all those granny squares! You make me want to crochet again and join that sampler-along, but I don't have time for any more projects! Sounds like you had a great vacation.

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  13. The crochet looks so cool! Interesting WIP list, hope to see some updates on those projects =D

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  14. I'm incredibly jealous of your crochet abilities. Me and yarn aren't friends. At all.

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  15. Beth they look amazing! Thanks for the shout out you lovely thing :o)

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  16. Love all the colors. Have no idea how to crochet.

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  17. Love those granny squares! I never knew they came in so many varieties!!

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  18. Loving your colour choices on your crocheted squares! It'll be a gorgeous quilt!

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  19. your squares are so lovely! Looks like you've gotten alot done in a short period. I do a lot of handsewing by the lake and by the pool in the summer. A great way to relax.

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  20. Wow! You are busy! I thought three QAL was tough, but you are in four? Five? Amazing! Your crocheted granny squares look great! I still need to have my mom teach me how to crochet.

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  21. Such sweet little granny squares! Wish I knew how to crotchet!

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  22. I love the colors of you granny squares! Looks you are going to be super busy with you quilt alongs. Can't wait to see you projects.

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  23. cute crochet! good luck with all those qal's, I could never even keep up with ONE let alone 4 or 5!

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  24. Love all those colorful crochet squares! Perfect summer holiday project!

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  25. Beautiful!! Crochet is on my list of things to learn :)

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  26. There is just something about those granny squares!

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  27. Your crocheted Granny's look wonderful! I remember my grandmother had a crocheted one on the back of her couch :) Love the lavender square!

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  28. I love granny squares. What pretty pictures too!

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  29. I love your colors! One of the things I like best about your blog is your photography skills - they are awesome! Thank you for spreading the word about the QAL, I can't wait to see what fabrics you pick!

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  30. Your crocheted squares looks great! Love the bright and cheery colors. It'll be gorgeous once joined together!

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  31. Bright and happy colors! At the end will you make a blanket?
    I loved crocheting my shawl during vacation time. Making something repetitive is so relaxing!

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