Wednesday 21 October 2009

Christmas Crochet (amongst other things!!)

Christmas crochet has been the name of the game, this week!



I made a few Christmas mats, in reds and greens.



They are backed with red or green felt and trimmed with Ric Rac.





Whilst crochet was on my mind, I noticed this book on Amazon...but it's not out until 2010!




http://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Crochet-Judy-Crow/dp/1592172415/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1256132307&sr=8-1
Tomorrow, I am venturing to the Torquay Town Hall Fleamarket...held every Thursday morning. It's a small affair
but I live in hope that I will unearth a hidden gem... or two!
On Friday... it's our wedding anniversary!
How we've ever made it to 16 years, I will never know...words like 'fortitude' , 'determination'... and 'tolerance' spring to mind!!
LOL! ;-)
We're off out for the day ...so watch this space!

24 comments:

  1. Lovely mats - just right for Christmas. And you're right about fortitude and determination!

    Pomona x

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  2. You have been so busy as usual - now don't overdo things will you?!!!! Enjoy your day tomorrow and Happy Anniversary! x

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  3. Sixteen years for me too Sal this year - a fine vintage I would say.

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  4. You've been busy! Lovely crocheting!
    Happy wedding anniversary for Friday.

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  5. They look lovely Sal, so good to 'see' you up and about again. :-)

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  6. They are gorgeous Sal, glad you're on the mend.
    Twiggy x

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  7. I love those - perfect for under a Christmas cuppa! I wish I could remember how to crochet - I was taught as a child but it has been forgotten somewhere in the recesses of my brain!

    Hope you & Mr Snippets have a super day on Friday.

    Jayne

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  8. It looks to me as though you are truly back in the groove Sal.. Don't wear yourself before the big day. As for the other big day.. I hope you and T both have a very Happy Anniversary.

    Michele x

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  9. Welcome back Sal ... so glad to see you back in action and what lovely crochet ... there's nothing like settling down on a dark cold evening with the old hook and some lovely yarn is there. Good luck with the flea market x

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  10. Hi Sal...they looks lovely, well done you getting such a head start!xx

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  11. Sal I just dont know how you do things so quickly you are a dynamo...cant wait till sunday...

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  12. Gosh how on earth did you manage to get so much done? You are a super hero crocheter! They look lovely and festive. Wish I could come to Torquay with you........

    Love Sarah x

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  13. Love the crochet! I'm detrmined to teach myself soon as it produces such lovely things like yours.
    Happy Anniversay!

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  14. Happy Anniversary for Friday - hope you both have a wonderful day:)

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  15. what a lovely idea, I really like the Christmas mats, I might even manage to make some before Christmas-Maybe!
    Love
    Lyn
    xxx

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  16. Lovely Mats. Have a great day at the flea market and an even greater day on Friday both of you. I have booked a day learning to crochet the Saturday after The Vintage And Handmade Fair....... woohoo! Let's hope old dogs CAN learn new tricks! :O)

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  17. Hello Sal !
    Lovely "crochet". Unfortunatly I don't know how to make crochet ...
    What you make is always nice !
    Happy Anniversary for Friday ! Beaucoup de bonheur à toi et ton mari !

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  18. Oooh, dreaming about Christmas already! Me roo.
    Alfazema

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  19. Very pretty mats, but I see you're working hard again, so do try and pace yourself even though you love crafting (is there such a word? Well, there is now!)
    And Happy Anniversary for Friday!
    Margaret P :) x

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  20. Happy Anniversary for Friday!

    The mats are great, I've noticed Christmas is here already in Blogland, I must get my skates on!

    Mel xxx

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  21. Good for you for being so organised. Your crochet looks fantastic.

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  22. Can't wait to hear about your day out- they're always such a treat! Great work too!

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  23. Hi Sal, a really really bad journey down, 6 1/2 hours and I had a sickness bug so I threw up for the whole journey thank goodness there is a sink in the camper, feeling better today after been looked after by my friend Bridge....looking forward to seeing you...love H

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  24. Hi Sal, So glad you're back...and busy by the looks of it! Love those Christmas crochet mats! Rebecca x

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