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Tuesday 13 January 2015

Little Tuesday Update!

Hello everyone! Welcome to all of our new readers, and hugs for old friends :) 

Wow! The response to my Rainbow Twist and Turn Bargello Afghan has been phenomenal - 1300 views of the pattern, 280 favourites on Ravelry and two projects started already :D  


Mine is all safely washed and dried and photographed and rolled up in plastic, ready for its next outing at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. I entered the Show for the first time this year, in 3 categories:

1. Adult Accessories - I'm going to submit a Road Trip Scarf to this category;

2. Soft Toys - A candy hippo, my favourite; and

3. Creative Crochet (Exhibitor's Own Design) - the Bargello Afghan.

Unfortunately I couldn't enter the afghan into the afghan category as that requires the blankets to be made from wool or wool blend, not 100% acrylic :( Oh well, now I know for next time!

There'll be a brand new afghan design coming soon - here is a sneak peek for you!


I've been stuck at home with terrible fatigue, bored off my nut for the last few days. I have been slowly getting through some scarves, and trying to clear my WIP pile so I can start new projects with a clear conscience.  Here are three more scarves, in some different yarn to my usual Moda Vera Fayette!

James C Brett - Woodlander (5)


King Cole Riot (414)


Yarn Bee Aurora Borealis (Fruit Punch)


As I am writing this, I have received some very bad news. Anne's grandfather passed away today at the grand age of 101. As you all know, Anne was very close to her grandfather, and he used the blanket that she made for him every day. 

Please send her lots of love and hugs and support in this difficult time. 
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17 comments:

  1. Unknown13 January 2015 at 13:15

    Such bad news... all my thoughts go to Anne.

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    1. Michelle15 January 2015 at 02:20

      Thank you Valentina, I know Anne is reading this and we appreciate your kind words xx

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  2. Jill at emeraldcottage13 January 2015 at 22:47

    Lots of love to Anne and her family.

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  3. Ingrid K.14 January 2015 at 00:05

    Dear Michelle!
    Good luck with entering the competition!!!!

    Hugs to Anne and her family! Such sad news!
    Ingrid xx
    http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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    1. Michelle15 January 2015 at 02:21

      Thanks Ingrid :) Anne is reading all your comments and appreciates the hugs xx

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  4. Gillian14 January 2015 at 10:52

    That's very sad news for Anne and her family.

    Love the scarves you've made. Hope you feel better soon and all the best for the Easter show.

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  5. Heldasland14 January 2015 at 12:13

    such sad new, Im very sorry for annes's loss.
    Wow your bargello blanket is stunning Im guessing you 'll get first prize. Thank you for visiting my blog and thanks for taking the time to comment.

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    1. Michelle15 January 2015 at 02:22

      Thank you Helda! I don't think I'll get first prize, but I'm hoping for some nice comments :)

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  6. The House with the Blue Door14 January 2015 at 18:47

    My sympathies to Anne and her family on their sad news x

    I love the scarves you've made - they look great :) Hope you're feeling better soon
    Cathy x

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    1. Michelle15 January 2015 at 02:23

      Thank you Cathy :) I know Anne is reading your comments and appreciates your kind words xx

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  7. Helen 14 January 2015 at 21:31

    So sorry to hear about Anne's sad news, thinking of her and her family

    Your scarves are lovely Michelle, sending lots of luck for the Sydney Show as well! x

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    1. Michelle15 January 2015 at 02:23

      Thank you Helen! I'm sure I won't do very well this year at the Show, but it's all good experience for the future :)

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  8. Jodiebodie16 January 2015 at 10:47

    I am so sad for Anne. How precious that she and her grandfather had such a close relationship. I will be thinking of her and her family tonight and saying a little prayer. Hugs xxx

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    1. Jodiebodie16 January 2015 at 10:50

      P.S. (too fast on the 'publish' button by accident) I am sorry that you have been struck by fatigue and do hope it was not caused by your 16-day crochet squares marathon for your Twist and Turn Bargello Blanket! Wishing you more energy and vitality as soon as possible. Hugs xxx

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    2. Michelle17 January 2015 at 01:33

      Thank you so much Jodie :) I think it has more to do with the heat and doing too much last week...

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