Sunday, 6 December 2009

Hearts, tarts, hoops... and hooks! ;-)

Now then...

Should I buy the dress above..or the one below?

I spotted these displays, yesterday ... The Queen of Hearts and Alice... in these windows of a shop in The Narrows, Totnes.

Window shopping is what I mainly did...although I did dash in here to buy some embroidery hoops.

And then I came home and had a think...a long think!



I raided a few of these gorgeous vintage 40s/50s fabrics, which I bought from Donna.
And...


...a project has started!



All to be revealed at a later date.



Right now, I have other things on my mind!

Tuesday craft morning is my responsibility this week..and I am worried.
Very worried.



Thankfully, I can crochet and I've attempted this before with my guests...but they found it quite difficult!
But I do believe that if at first you don't succeed...! (Give up! No...Nooooo way!)


And so, in the week, I took myself to David and Charles publishers, which is only a stone's throw from where I live. They have plenty of books and craft materials etc and in amongst the crochet section....
(I looked carefully for the words 'beginners', 'starter', 'dummies' etc !) I found...
'Crochet Scarves'.

Do join me on Tuesday, for some fun and frivolity...bring a hook... and your sense of humour!
Hope everyone is having a grand weekend!
;-)

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19 comments:

  1. The fabric of my life6 December 2009 at 10:34

    Can't wait to see what you're going to make honey, looks very exciting x

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  2. galant6 December 2009 at 13:46

    Totnes looks good, even in the rain! What on earth can you be making ....?
    Margaret P

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  3. Guenievre6 December 2009 at 14:26

    oh, oh, que vas-tu fabriquer ?..
    Les tissus sont vraiment jolis.
    I have sense of humour but ... don't live near and ... don't know hooking ... but I'd liked to learn.
    Beaucoup de "succès" pour ta matinée bricolage mardi !

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  4. The Weaver of Grass6 December 2009 at 15:32

    Have the hook, have the sense of humour - sadly Totnes is a bit too far away. Or maybe you are going to post it on your blog - in case I shall definitely look on Tuesday.

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  5. prettyshabby6 December 2009 at 15:51

    Ah ha! that's who nabbed that gorgeous blue floral in Donnas shop! Very pretty indeedy, cant think what an earth your making though,I'm intrigued Sal!
    Good luck with the crochet craft morning x

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  6. Pomona6 December 2009 at 16:27

    Crochet for Dummies is what I need - and someone to teach me!

    Pomona x

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  7. KC'sCourt!6 December 2009 at 17:30

    Love to see what you are making with the hoops.
    I wish I lived closer to you I love teaching people how to crochet.

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  8. Anonymous6 December 2009 at 18:23

    Well we are still in Spain and I am crocheting like mad but if there is 1 session in the New Year before our return to Spain I would love to join you x Linda

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  9. Lyn6 December 2009 at 21:08

    All sounds very exciting!
    Love
    Lyn
    xxx

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  10. Twiggy6 December 2009 at 22:49

    I got a few crochet books for Christmas last year, sadly I still can't do it :( would help if I practiced :) Have a fun morning !!
    twiggy x

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  11. menopausalmusing6 December 2009 at 23:03

    Hooks and hoops...... what more could girls want? Itching to see what is going in the hoops.........

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  12. Anonymous6 December 2009 at 23:03

    Great title Sal and I love those costumes!

    I can't crotchet, but I am tackling a spot of pre-Christmas knitting at the moment.

    Marie x

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  13. Josie-Mary7 December 2009 at 06:28

    I think you should buy the Queen of hearts dress!!! Can't wait to see what you're making with the fabric. That book looks interesting......looking forward to Tuesday's post :) x

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  14. Rosie7 December 2009 at 08:43

    Great window displays - I picked up a crochet hook a couple of weeks ago and managed a little square with the help of a friend who sat beside me and guided me - I left it for a couple of days afterwards and of course, I've forgotten how to do it so will watch for your post on Tuesday to give me the inspiration to have another go:)

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  15. Andi's English Attic7 December 2009 at 11:40

    I guess it all depends on what mood you're in. If you're in a curious mood then go with Alice, but if you're at that time when you want to chop someone's head off... I've never seen a Queen of Hearts costume before. Isn't it fab? Good luck on Tuesday. Wish I could join you as I can't crochet. xx

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  16. Victoria - Florence and Mary7 December 2009 at 20:13

    I'm waiting desperately for a fancy dress party so that I can dress up as the queen of hearts!

    Victoria xx

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  17. Joshy and belle7 December 2009 at 22:15

    cant wait to see what your sewing and your crochet!!!! i like the alice dress best! he he!! fliss xx

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  18. julie8 December 2009 at 13:27

    Love the Alice dress. Another one here who needs Crochet for Dummies, but would love to learn. Maybe one day.

    Hope the crochet/crafting session went well and everyone retained their sense of humour.x

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  19. Susie's country cottage9 December 2009 at 12:58

    Totnes looks like a very pretty town. I love the window displays. Crochet is something I have been trying to learn for the past few months and failing. I think I need to put more time and effort in and hopefully your next post will help me!

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