Monday, August 17, 2015

A Blankie for Charity

It's saying something when the desert Southwest is experiencing a heatwave. Phoenix proper boasted record triple-digits and overnights of over 90 degrees! That's hot, hot, HOT! We're not quite in the thick of it, but still VERY warm. And still, no rain!
And what am I doing? Crocheting wool blankets.
I've been called crazy before, and I guess I've earned the title!
I proudly finished a blanket I believe I started at least two moves ago, maybe four....designed to match a sofa that no longer exists. It's mostly wool, about thirty colors and full-sized. After 12 years, it's finally finished! YAY!

Boy, am I glad that's done. It was hot under all that yarn. 

Emboldened by my success and a will to clean out some clutter, I put some woobies up for sale on a little Internet concern. Maybe you've heard of it? Ebay
And I put one up for charity!


The listing, for now, can be found here. So, spread the word--I want that one SOLD!

And speaking of spreading the Word, with a capital, "W," my entry for today's EIM. For "lamp" I have chosen the everlasting light that breaks the darkness, the great I AM:


(AND I'm getting it in on Monday! HA!) 

I thank you for stopping by, I appreciate the company. I have been blessed this past year with meeting such lovely folks all over the planet! I am feeling much more philosophical than time really allows me today, but my life is richer because of you! 
Thank you!



8 comments:

  1. Great blankets! I spotted your inchie and I love it ~ You are the light of the world ~ !
    Blessings to you, Karen

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  2. I adore the blankets! I am sorry that they were hot and that it is HOT there. I do also love the inchie what an awesome take on the theme. But I am most intrigued by the fact that you had 30 colors and 12 years into the first blanket! I would love to see the couch that inspired it!

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  3. Well done on finishing the blankets, it took me a long time to do a patchwork cover with 1" hexagons so I can relate to time scales! Hope your temperatures start to drop soon, we start our return to Scotland tomorrow so I know I'm heading back to heating & hot water bottles :-(

    Sally

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  4. Wow, you can crochet and all. I always say that I don't do the only useful, practical crafts - knitting and crocheting lol Like your twist on the inchie.

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  5. Oh it sounds too hot for blanket making but yours is wonderful and so is your inchie

    Love Chrissie xx

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  6. I can also relate to your blanket story. I worked on an afghan for 17 years before declaring it DONE. First and last crocheted afghan.

    Love your inchie!

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  7. Yes, we must be crazy working with wool in this heat. I just finished a very long double loop cowl that I crochet in wool. It will be nice in the winter though. Your blanket it beautiful and worth the wait, I'm sure. Great inchie too :)

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  8. you are crazy to be crocheting in all that heat - personally, I'm knitting. lol. I took over 30 years to finish a blanket recently - now to find someone who wants it. well done artwork.

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