Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Spring ? Could it be ?

What a glorious Spring day here in the Midlands - just perfect for being outdoors. 
But as I'm still wheezing a bit and recuperating from the bout of dreaded lurgy, a walk in the woods is not quite yet an option.  
So the two most-adorable-pups-in-the-world and I contended with some time in the garden this morning instead.

 

 Me, tending to the cutting garden and just generally tidying things up ;

 and the pups . . .

Ben - eager to play as always . . .

and Jerry, just lazing around enjoying the sunshine !

Things haven't come to a complete stand-still indoors though, and this afternoon I finished off another WIP 
- YAY : - )




 This Hook Holder is another project from the lovely book Cute & Easy Crochet by Nicki Trench.
 I seem to just be working my way through this fab book.  
All the patterns are graded from Easy-peasy to Advanced, so I'm enjoying learning new crochet skills as I go along.
That little picot edge was surprisingly easy to do and I love the finish of it.



I'm looking forward to the final of The Great British Sewing Bee this evening and holding thumbs for Lauren to win.  Although I also don't mind if Anne does - she's fab too. 
If you're watching it too - enjoy !

'til next time
xoxo

ps. and thanks for all your lovely get-well wishes, I really am feeling loads better : - )

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  1. Ashley cramp23 April 2013 at 16:39

    Can't wait....go Lauren and very very envious that you will be living so near her shop.....enjoy your visit and make sure you blog about it....
    love Daisy j x

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 20:52

      I promise to tell you all about and take some pics too :-)
      xx

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  2. Deborah23 April 2013 at 16:57

    What an adorable Hook Holder. I really should branch out and learn some new crochet skills, too!! I keep making granny squares and doing nothing with them!

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 20:53

      Thanks Deborah - it was really easy, just double/single crochet and a very simple picot edging :-)
      xx

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  3. Mack and Mabel23 April 2013 at 17:12

    You going to Guthrie Ghani opening day? I am :)
    The more lovely makes you show from that crochet book, the more I'm tempted to buy it!!

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    1. gilly24 April 2013 at 08:40

      Hi Julie - YES, definitely planning it for Sat morning, would be lovely to meet up. Just need to sort out approx time then I'll email you later :-)
      And you should definitely get the book - it's lovely!
      xx

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  4. My Norfolk Life23 April 2013 at 18:31

    Oh my - your Pups are simply gorgeous! Love the Hook Holder - I have that fabric - it's just divine!
    Claire

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 20:54

      Thanks Claire - the fabric is left over from my The Sweetest Thing quilt. It's a Riley Blake, I love it too!
      xx

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  5. thriftwood23 April 2013 at 18:37

    Sorry you've not been well Gilly, hope you're feeling better now. The hook holder is lovely, you're very clever, but I already knew that! The pups look wonderful, enjoying the sun and let's hope they'll get to in the garden more, weather permitting!

    Enjoy the final tonight, eeek! Can't wait!

    Love Claire xxx

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 20:55

      Aw thanks Claire, you are too kind ;-)
      I enjoyed the final and thought Ann really did deserve to win it. Can't wait for the next series now!
      xx

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  6. Elisabeth23 April 2013 at 18:46

    Your hook holder is lovely! I can see your Brittany hook too :) Do you like it? I love mine but everyone else I've spoken to who has one says they aren't so keen.

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 20:56

      Thanks :-) and yes, I love my Brittany hook - and it's so much prettier than the ordinary ones, don't you think?
      xx

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  7. sweetpea family23 April 2013 at 19:04

    I love your crochet hook holder it's perfect - I've got the same book I think I need to have another flick through as it's a while since I have looked at it. Hope you are feeling fully fit soon, my health is grotty at the moment so not able to get out and about much but after seeing your photos I think I will have a walk in my garden tomorrow.

    Enjoy tonights sewing bee I am planning to settle down and watch too.
    Sue x

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 20:57

      Thanks Sue - sorry to hear you're not well either, hope you are up & out & about again soon. Glad the weather is perking up too!
      xx

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  8. Hazels Crochet23 April 2013 at 21:02

    That crochet hook holder is beautiful! I watched some of the sewing Bee but had to leave for work before it finished!!

    And yes,it's finally spring!

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 20:58

      Thanks Hazel - so annoying when work starts to interfere, isn't it? ;-)
      Am enjoying your lovely creativity on your blog this week too,
      xx

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  9. Unknown23 April 2013 at 21:08

    Oh I love your hook holder! It's so pretty! You've just reminded me that I bought some fabric last year to make a knitting needle holder and still haven't done it! My poor needles are still muddled up in a yarn box. A project for the weekend, I think :-)

    Hope you're feeling completely better soon!
    Sarah x

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 20:59

      Thanks Sarah - my hooks were living in an old biscuit tin but seem to be much happier in their new bespoke holder!
      xx

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  10. The Faerie Factory23 April 2013 at 21:24

    It has indeed been a gorgeous sunny brummie day here. The hook holder is so pretty and I'm so pleased that Anne won the sewing bee. Sarah x

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:00

      Thanks Sarah - I think Ann deserved to win actually. She's amazing at 81 - such an inspiration!
      Enjoy the sunshine (although the forecast says rain tomorrow..ugh)
      xx

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  11. It's me23 April 2013 at 22:13

    Sweet pups...love from me ...enjoy the week.....xxx!

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:01

      Thanks you! Hope you're having a good week too :-)
      xx

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  12. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~24 April 2013 at 02:17

    Oh I love your hook holder!! SOO pretty! And your dogs look like they are enjoying the weather! :) Happy Spring! xo Holly

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:01

      Thanks Holly :-) and Happy Spring to you too!
      xx

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  13. Anne24 April 2013 at 09:01

    The crochet hook holder is wonderful, Gilly. :o)

    I've really enjoyed the Sewing Bee. I won't give the game away as to who won but I do think she was the best sewer/sewist in the competition. I just hope my daughters don't get the idea of putting me forward for the next one. I'd be useless in front of the cameras!!

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:03

      Thanks Anne - you're so right, Ann completely deserved to win. Oh I think you should totally enter for Series 2. You could just forget about the cameras and focus on the lovely Patrick ;-)
      xx

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  14. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM24 April 2013 at 09:39

    Hi Gilly...I hope you're feeling much better soon...there are lots of nasty bugs going around at the moment...we need more of that lovely spring sunshine, don't we? It's very chilly in our corner again this morning. Your hook holder is so pretty!...I have this book and I'm planning to do some projects from it (I've only just started learning but it's great fun!)
    Happy Wednesday,
    Susan x
    Your Ben and Jerry are gorgeous!

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:05

      Thanks Susan - I'm feeling so much better now, and really enjoying this warmer weather. We actually had a top temp of 17C here today..yay ;-)
      I'm starting another project from this book too, it really does have a lot of lovely things. I'm a beginner crocheter too, but the instructions are so clear and well set out.
      And thank you from the pups for your compliment too :-)
      xx

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  15. Naturally Carol24 April 2013 at 11:04

    The dogs have really enjoyed the sunshine, haven't they? I hope you got a good dose of vitamin D as well! Your new book has some great sewing ideas if that pencil case is anything to go by.

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:06

      Dogs and humans alike are enjoying the current sunshine :-)
      Have a lovely weekend, Carol.
      xx

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  16. Patricia24 April 2013 at 13:23

    Love the hook holder. Great patterns in the book too. It's very sunny here today but also quite chilly but at least the washing is drying outside at last. Your pups are gorgeous.
    Patricia x

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:07

      Thanks Patricia. I had the washing out all day and it was lovely and fresh but didn't really dry !
      Not complaining though, I love the sunshine anyway.
      xx

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  17. Bev24 April 2013 at 15:24

    That hook holder is just adorable! Love that you used the Sweet fabric! Great job!

    Cheery wave from
    Bev

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:08

      Thanks Bev, it was left over from my Sweetest Thing quilt. I do love that fabric range too.
      xx

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  18. Angie24 April 2013 at 16:07

    Love love love the hook holder :) Your pup is so beautiful---I do love those furbabies. :) I'm so glad you stopped by for a visit and left a comment so I knew you had been by. :D

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  19. vintage grey24 April 2013 at 18:11

    Hi Gilly,
    Such a sweet hook holder!!! That is on my to do list!! Glad the sun is shining for you and that your on the mend! Take care and have a beautiful week! xo Heather

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:09

      Thanks Heather - feeling so much better now. Have a happy weekend,
      xx

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  20. Carla24 April 2013 at 23:01

    Lovely hook keeper. We used to have a chocolate lab named Wee Bear. I miss her

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:10

      Aw, that's a sweet name. Don't know what I'd do without my fur babies.
      xx

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  21. Gillian Roe25 April 2013 at 11:10

    Hi Gilly. Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. I adore your crochet hook holder. I have that very same book and have been wanting to make lots of things from it. It's very inspiring.

    Gillian x

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:11

      Thanks Gillian - and thanks for popping in here too and saying hello :-)
      I've just started another project from the book too - the lacy summer shawl, it's so pretty !
      xx

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  22. Helen Philipps25 April 2013 at 14:08

    Hello Gilly I love your pretty crochet hook holder! Something I need too....must make one soon. I've been enjoying the Sewing Bee too!
    Helen x

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    1. gilly25 April 2013 at 21:12

      Thanks Helen, it really was easy to make so you'd whip it up in no time at all!
      Looking forward to the next series of the Sewing Bee - hope it's a bit longer.
      Have a lovely weekend and thanks for popping in to say hello :-)
      xx

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  23. Yarni Gras!28 April 2013 at 17:03

    love the pups enjoying their sun! That crochet hook wrap is the cutest one I've seen. I think I may have to try to make one like it, right now mine are in a zipper bag!

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