Goodbye to summer

Vintage Summer Postcard (by moi!)

It's been sooooo long since I posted anything on my blog.  Summer just doesn't seem like the best time of year to spend on a computer posting pics, etc.  So on this rainy, cold day (48 degrees!), I'm sending out my vintage postcard as a "how did you spend your summer" posting!

While at the Cape I worked on my crocheted fabric coasters -- hard on the wrist, but worth the time and effort!  But I truly have to figure out an easier method.


 Before the heat had a chance to take hold, I finished off some of my "gargantuan granny" afghans -- there's always one or two in the making at any point in time. 

Then later when the heat finally did strike (over 90 degrees for almost two straight weeks), I switched to cotton yarns and tried my hand at mandalas -- some came out better than others, that's for sure. 

But now with the cooler weather moving in, my thoughts turn to heavier yarns -- isn't this just delicious?  Like a big wad of colorful cotton candy!  Not sure yet what I'll make -- maybe a big chunky pillow cover . . . ?
 

And how about these luscious yarns -- awesome jewel-like colors!  I think definitely a big floppy cowl to wrap up in when I take those long winter walks?
 

 
I hope to continue posting more frequently now that we're gravitating inside more often.  Later today I'll throw some logs on the fire, pour myself a glass of wine and read through my favorite crochet and knitting magazines for ideas. 

Ah, bliss!

Autumn Crochet

Well, the weather is just plain crazy these days! Last week it was quite cool -- had the fire going several evenings in a row! This past weekend, though, the temperatures shot back up into the 80s -- nice but somewhat disorienting. 

With the cooler, crisp autumn breezes last week, I shifted my colorways to the traditional New England colors of gold, rust, oatmeal and russet. I also moved from the lighter-weight yarns to a combination of wool and acrylics. Above is another "giant" granny square afghan in the making -- and believe me, it felt good sitting on my lap when the sun began to sink behind the ridge of pines!

Just another fun shot taken spur of the moment -- I often like to take my photos and digitally alter them to obtain a vintage feel. This one has several overlays of texture and text. 

I'm thinking they would make awesome note cards to share with other crafters.  I know everyone is big into texting and FB, but there's something lovely about receiving a notecard in the mail from a good friend.

Here are a few more with a definite 'autumnal' feel:

Autumn brings happy crochet hours -- 'til next time. . . !