Tuesday 15 February 2011

A litte ta dah moment

I'm back again! Somehow I am finding a few more windows of blogging time in amongst working almost full tme and being mum and homemaker etc. It feels great to have time to show you all my little makes. I was thinking about why I blog the other day and it's quite a strange old thing really when you think objectively about it. Showing "virtual friends" what you've made and sharing some of your life and happenings to the world. I don't want to get too cerebral about it but I realised that what it does for me and that is, it:

inspires me; encourages me; feeds my need for creativity; enables me to meet like minded people; it's an escape from the stresses of everyday life and generally is good for my mental health and well being... how about you?

So, today a little ta dah moment, I'm am going to show you my finished Japanese Flower Scarf which I started making here having been inspired by Lucy from Attic 24 fame. In total I made 16 flowers from all my left over purple stash.


I crocheted them together 2 by 2 petals


It's rather snug despite all the hooky holes (excuse the rubbish photo of me I had just woken up and there was little light!)


It's long enough to wrap round at least twice and shows off the flowery goodness on your neck like a pretty necklace


I'm rather pleased with this very quick and easy make which will be wrapped up and given to one of my lovely girl friends.

So, now I'm onto my next few projects I've lined up and look forward to seeing all of your makes and happenings. Can I leave you with a couple of photographs I took on Saturday when the sun was merry and bright? 

 
Some old fisherman's boats in Hastings Old Town peeling away in the sunshine, I just love the whole fishing history behind this town and am fascinated by the old boats sitting on the pebbles wondering what adventures they have been on in their lives




Have a wonderful mid-february week xox

21 comments:

  1. The scarf is beautiful I'm sure your friend will love it.
    Jo x

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  2. Hi Penelope , love the scarf . It looks great on. I'm having an unexpected day at home today and finishing a project I'll blog later.
    I was thinking about the whole bloggy thing yesterday. Showing stuff you've made and bought and seen to people you don't really know . Seems a bit like showing off or looking for praise sometimes . But I think it's just a great way to share ideas with likeminded folks . It is creative in it's self , writing the posts and taking the pictures .
    I frequently feel guilty about spending time writing posts but it is so enjoyable and a positive experiance that I can't see myself stopping anytime soon.
    Jacquie x

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  3. Lovely scarf and the photos of Hastings are fabulous. Hastings is one of my favourite places to visit when the weather is good enough of course!

    Have a great week

    Clare x

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  4. Lovely scarf and I love the photos of Hastings. It seems ages since I lasted visited. It is one of my favourite places when the weather is good enough though!

    Have a great week
    Clare x

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  5. the scarf is wonderful!!!!
    have a great week,
    regina

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  6. Just gorgeous and yummy....such rich colours
    Love it
    Suz x

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  7. Hi Penelope

    The scarf and rich plum colours are lovely. Also love the photo of the painted red woodwork with the grass and moss - beautifully shot!

    Best regards

    Julia

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  8. A beautiful scarf and your photos are great. xx

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  9. Love the scarf. Your friend is a very lucky girl indeed. xx

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  10. Hi Penelope, I love the scarf, gorgeous... and beautiful colours too! I know exactly what you mean about blogging, I think it's really inspiring to share ideas with so many other like-minded people.. Sarah x

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  11. Hej Penelope

    Strange I was thinking about the whole blogging thing also...I couldn't agree with you more...it's a wonderful community we share...
    The scarf is wonderful...you have inspired me too
    I think I may have a go on my next trip travelling over to London...just don't seem to be able to fit in crochet time at the moment...I am afraid I may have forgotten all I have learnt...it's soo long since I crocheted must be 3 months now...and I only learnt how to do it back in the summer...my come calling for HELP!!!
    Have a great week ahead
    LOVE PEACE enJOY
    Julie
    x

    P.S. Love the artistic photo's of the fishing boats...colours are soo vibrant tooo x

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  12. Love your scarf, purple being one of my fav colors, am sure your friend will love it.
    I love the blog community, I love looking at all the beautiful things people make, I love the community and caring feeling that is amongst blog friends, and feel very humble to share in part of your lives. I also love the UK so love hearing and seeing the beautiful countryside etc. it fills my heart.
    x Sandi

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  13. Great scarf, I love the colours.
    x

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  14. Love the colours you have used for your scarf. I have juust made a flower scarf from the Happy Hooker book but after seeing all these japanese flower scarves in blogland I may have to make one of those too!

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  15. Beautiful scarf, looks great on too - I agree with you on the reasons for blogging, I try not to think too deeply about it or I end up feeling like a total egomaniac, all I know is it gives me enjoyment. Take care Elaine xx

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  16. Beautiful scarf, beautiful photos! It was a gorgeous day here today. Enjoyed the afternoon on my deck full of sunshine. Happy to see you at Tangled Happy. :)

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  17. Penelope the scarf is just beautiful!!! I love it and have been highly inspired by yours!
    Your friend will adore it.
    I agree with you about the blogging, it is so inpsiring and really, it's about sharing our passions with people who understand! I don't think it's a showing off thing, but very much about sharing our excitement, which we get great vibes from! Let's face it, not many people in the real world understand our joy at finding half price wool!!! :O)
    XXXXXXXXXXXX

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  18. Wonderful scarf, nice work! And those photos of the fishing boats are beautiful, thanks for sharing. :)

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  19. I love the scarf, it's in my favourite colours. The blue boat photo is great, very cheery.

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  20. Love your scarf Penelope ...It is simple and beautiful :)
    Thank you for visiting today!
    Angie

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  21. I love the scarf! Perfect flowers, perfect purple. Gorgeous.

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