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Stitching & Crafting Room:  My First Afghan and It's For Me!  |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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 Posted - Nov 27 2012 : 7:30:22 PM
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Just finished my first afghan. I have crocheted for many years but never made one. The pattern called for a red background with cream colored snowflakes, but I decided to do a black background and white iridescent snowflakes. It will go with my Christmas decor and my bedroom and living room when Christmas is over. It took 70 squares to complete. I started in September and did a couple of squares a night. I stitched it all together last night and tonight. I just finished. Now I have to get to making some Christmas presents!
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Edited by - Fiddlehead Farm on Nov 28 2012 04:19:43 AM |
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Nov 27 2012 : 7:36:15 PM
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Diane I just love the Afghan. That's one thing I have never made. My Mom and Grandmother use to make them. I really like the black and white together. Did you follow a pattern or just use some type of granny squares you made up?
Seize The Day!
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2012 : 7:38:54 PM
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Dorinda,
I had a pattern from a crochet book I found at my Mom's house from the 70's!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Nov 27 2012 : 9:09:13 PM
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Absolutely beautiful, Diane!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 02:04:05 AM
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Wow! That is just beautiful! Great job!
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
431 Posts
arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 03:47:40 AM
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Very Pretty. I love it. I wish i had the attention span to do and afgan. If a project is not done it under a week, I get bored and move on.
Thanks for posting.
Arttie |
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jenne.f
True Blue Farmgirl
643 Posts
Jenne
Wagontown
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 04:41:15 AM
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Diane,
The afghan is beautiful. I think your choice of colors is
much better. I especially like the white. It pops out at
you and looks more snowy.
~Blessings~
Jenne
"Follow your bliss"
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 08:19:49 AM
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Beautiful afghan, Diane! I think your color selection and the sparkle makes it very unique. Good for you keeping it! I've never really kept anything I've made for myself..maybe I will think about doing something just for us.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 09:40:57 AM
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Beautiful!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 10:13:19 AM
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Close up picture.
Thanks for all the lovely compliments!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 12:43:53 PM
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Beautiful!
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 1:33:51 PM
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Just beautiful, Diane! I wish I had that talent!
Julie
Farmgirl #399
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17032 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 6:44:47 PM
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oh Diane, I hate to be the one to tell you,,, but... that afghan won't look good in your home so I think you should send it to me.....
After all,,,, it's butt cold up here & I am soooo willing to make the supreme sacrifice to snuggle up in it!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Nov 28 2012 6:45:20 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
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Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 7:26:39 PM
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I'm in line behind Gracie!
Diane that is just beautiful!!!!
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2012 : 7:33:25 PM
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Oh Diane, it is absoutly stunning! The black and white make it a knock-out.It is just YOU! Congrats.
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2012 : 03:51:59 AM
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Grace,
I might just do that...but I would have to bring to you in person!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2012 : 08:14:58 AM
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Again if your that close you had better come see me. And I too Love the that afghan.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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chickensforme
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Anne
Coopersburg
Pa
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2012 : 08:23:31 AM
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That is absolutely beautiful! I also know how to crochet, but have not done it for years. I promised myself that I would start back this winter. I hope mine turns out as pretty as yours.
"A dogs tail never lies" |
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2012 : 10:40:25 AM
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Diane, That is so beautiful, and the color selection is very contemporary. Thank you for sharing and also for motivating me to pick up my crochet needles again!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
"Look deep into Nature, and then you will understand everything better."--Albert Einstein
"A meal of bread, cheese and beer constitutes the perfect food." --Queen Elizabeth I
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2012 : 07:04:36 AM
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Wow! Wow!
Beautiful! Your work is awesome!
Hugs!
Debbie H
Buzzn Bee |
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