Sew Crafty Friday

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It's Sew Crafty Friday over at Waiting for Him. Go on over and check out some of the crafts there.

I thought I'd update you on the afghan I'm making. To refresh your memory here is what the finished product will look like.
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I'm doing it in ecru and lavender and the more I look at it I really wish I chose different colors or at least a white instead of the ecru. However, there is no going back at this point. :-)

I got the two side panels done which consisted of 14 squares for each panel. The middle panel has 9 large squares and I only have two more squares to go. I'll have to stitch the squares together and then crochet the other panels.

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So at the rate I'm going you probably won't see any more progress for a few more months. However, it's slowly but surely getting done.

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 27, 2008 at 6:47 AM

    It's beautiful Terri, you're making a lovely job! I think the colour-scheme is pretty! I don't usually go in for lavender colours much, but your crochet looks very nice!

    Love, Tina :)

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  2. Mom2furJune 27, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    I just love that combination of orchid and white! I'm sure you'll finish it in time, but don't worry-last time I looked, yarn didn't have a 'shelf life,' LOL!

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  3. A Wonderful Life!June 27, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    Wow its looking great Terri. Great Job. I am still making dresses dailey. Hope to get together soon. Stephanie

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  4. Black CatJune 27, 2008 at 5:21 PM

    I bought a magazine today that came with 3 three crotchet hooks. I'm determined to learn after being inspired by lovely afghans like this on the blogs I read. Can't wait to see yours finished!

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  5. AnonymousJune 27, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Ahhh...all is right in the world...my craft inspiration is here. :) I even crochetted this week and thought of you while doing it! The girls got new scarves...am I the only one thinking of winter already?? LOL
    It's looking great! I like the ecru, white white can look harsher and out of place in a home setting where everything else tends to blend well :)
    Love You,
    Laura in VA

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  6. AnonymousJune 28, 2008 at 1:07 AM

    I think the ecru is just beautiful with lavender. It gives it a soft, old-fashioned, Victorian look, which I love.

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  7. TerriJune 28, 2008 at 7:17 AM

    Thank you ladies for your kind thoughts!

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