Monday, 4 February 2013

Introducing Oscar . . .

Here he is, 
Olivia's big bro . . .


   Oscar Owl

We had a fairly quiet weekend - and I'm happy to say that the Jerry-dog has her wag back, so I seemed to get lots of little projects done & dusted.

 

Oscar was first on the list, followed by finishing up my I Love Hearts goodies - just need to get them wrapped and then they're ready to be posted up north to my swap partner, Hazel in bonnie Scotland.
Did some baking . . .yummy yoghurt & honey bread, and pain au chocolat . . . and spent some time curled up on the sofa practising crochet.
 

I'm doing a short Crochet course with the lovely (and oh-so-patient) Diane at Harry & Floss so I was doing my homework for this week's class. Homework is a very sweet little hot water bottle cover.  I'm not sure mine will turn out quite like Diane's (that's hers in the pic) but I am hopeful it will somewhat resemble it ; - )
Having sort of wombled my way through trying to teach myself how to crochet, it's fab learning the proper technique under Diane's expert tutelage.  Can't wait for this Thursday's class to see what's next.

Off to finish the Monday chores now, and then back to my craft room to sew some more houses - Row 10 in the Bee in my Bonnet Row-Along.

Wishing you a happy Monday,
xoxo






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  1. Anne4 February 2013 at 14:26

    Oscar is adorable, Gilly. I'm so glad that Jerry is back to normal. :o)

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:02

      Thanks Anne - all is well in puppydom!
      Have a lovely week,
      xx

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  2. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~4 February 2013 at 14:58

    Glad your Jerry dog is feeling better! Such cute owls Gilly!! And love the crochet water bottle covers, can't wait to see yours! I'm headed over to her blog right now! :) Thanks for sharing! xo Holly

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:03

      Thanks Holly - Diane makes some lovely things and her workshops & courses are fab.
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  3. Bev4 February 2013 at 15:20

    Cute owls! Glad Jerry is back to normal! Can't wait to see your Row 10!

    Cheery wave!
    Bev

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:03

      Thanks Bev - Row 10 is taking shape slowly but surely. Am really hoping to get it done before Row 11 comes out!
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  4. gillyflower4 February 2013 at 16:08

    Glad to hear Jerry is back on form. And Oscar is wonderful - a very British owl!
    Have fun with your crochet - thats a gorgeous hot water bottle cover!!
    Gill xx

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:04

      Thanks Gill - yes, Oscar is rather patriotic, isn't he!
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  5. debbie @ happy little cottage4 February 2013 at 17:53

    Lots of cuteness today!! Oscar and Olivia are adorable, and I love your hot water bottle covers!!

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  6. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 19:06

    How cute they are! I love to knit and crochet but often need someone's help as I'm not truly advanced; I consider myself an intermediate. I love them both, but I think I like knitting just a wee bit more.

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:05

      Thanks Connie! I'm more of a knitter at this stage, but am developing a serious addiction to crochet now too!
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  7. GrannyTaughtMeToCrochet4 February 2013 at 19:09

    Twit a woo. They are lovely gilly. Xxx

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:06

      Why, thank you kindly :-)
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  8. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 19:14

    I love Oscar and Olivia!!

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:06

      Thanks Anne - I do too, but am happy they are going to a good home together ;-)
      xx

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  9. Mina4 February 2013 at 20:36

    Oh, you always have such pretty projects

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:07

      Aw, thanks Mina - that's very sweet of you to say :-)
      xx

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  10. Hazels Crochet4 February 2013 at 21:14

    You have lovely projects, and the hot water bottle cover is cute...hope yours turns out as lovely, I couldn't get mine that neat!! :)

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:08

      Thanks Hazel - and I think yours would be way neater!!
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  11. Jen4 February 2013 at 21:36

    Well I didn't have to wait long to see Oscar, he's great Gilly.
    Btw thanks a million for your order today on etsy, you made me a very happy lady! Will send to you tomorrow morning. x

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:08

      Thanks Jen! Love your prints - can't wait to put it up in my kitchen. I even have a spare Ribba frame all ready and waiting!
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  12. Unknown5 February 2013 at 01:23

    Oscar is so cute! I love him :D
    Have fun with crochet class!
    Sarah x

    PS I'm so glad to hear Jerry is feeling happier <3

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  13. vintage grey5 February 2013 at 05:41

    Oscar is so cute!! They make such a sweet pair!!! Hope your day was lovely!! xo Heather

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:09

      Thanks Heather - an happily the two sweetie-owls are going together to a lovely home :-)
      Have a happy week,
      xx

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  14. thriftwood5 February 2013 at 07:11

    Oh I love the owls Gillie! Will you be selling them, because I'd be very interested.

    I'm also going to a crochet class and making a hot water bottle cover, but a granny square one! Yours looks lovely, and I'd like to try that too.

    Love Claire xxx

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 10:10

      Oh thanks Claire :-) I've just emailed you re the owls. Look forward to seeing your granny hottie cover too,
      happy Tuesday
      xx

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  15. the linen cloud5 February 2013 at 11:57

    Oscar is a lovely as Olivia ... you made me laugh about wombling through crochet ... that's what I'm doing ... think I need to find an actual class ... Bee xx

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    1. gilly5 February 2013 at 19:42

      tee hee - wombling just sounds so appropriate, doesn't it!
      I've only done 1 class so far, but have already learnt so much. Hope you find one close by too,
      xx

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  16. Annie Cholewa5 February 2013 at 21:36

    How handsome is he!!!

    Glad to read the hound has her wag back :)

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  17. Annie Cholewa5 February 2013 at 21:38

    That looks like it says hell, sorry, it's actually he, but with three exclamation marks.

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  18. Sweet Posy Dreams5 February 2013 at 22:44

    Isn't crochet fun? I have pretty much given up on knitting since I learned to crochet a little over a year ago.

    I don't know which owl is cuter. They are both so fun.

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  19. Yarni Gras!5 February 2013 at 23:26

    Oscar is so cute! I love his belly. I enjoy crocheting as well....never far from my hook and yarn stash. Right now I'm making a bunch of kitty beds for the local shelter....have a great evening.

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  20. My Norfolk Life5 February 2013 at 23:36

    I am loving Oscar and the hot water bottle is amazing.
    Claire

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