Rain, rain go away . . .

And yet again,
another week has flown past since my last post . . .

Where did it go ? 
Washed away with all this rain perhaps methinks ?

 My heart goes out to those of you whose homes and days are being turned upside down by the flooding and the storms. Over the past couple of days we've had lashings of rain, blustery winds, hail, sleet, and a dusting of snow. 

 And in between all that - pretty blue skies and crispy sunshine.  A real mixed bag of weather, but the upside is that it's just perfect for staying cosy and crafting.

So, amidst the usual activities of the week, here's what I've been making . . .

a simple cotton summer skirt 

with a pretty cotton lace trimmed hem.

It was easy to make, fits just perfectly and I'm so happy with how it turned out, that I've started another one.
 I've had this fabric in my stash for ages and to be honest I'd gone off it a wee bit, but now I love it again and can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can wear it.

And it's "third time lucky" for this chevron blankie that's currently on my hook.

(See this post for more about its inspiration)

 I started it a wee while ago, but 20 rows in, I realised I'd made a mistake way back at the beginning

 - aaarghh - 

so I (albeit reluctantly) frogged it and began again. 

 Only to discover a few rows later that I'd done exactly the same thing again . . .  (clearly not the brightest crayon in the box, I hear you say . . .)

So out it all had to come yet again, and finally now I think I've got it right and it's starting to take shape properly.
  YAY  : - )  (happy/relieved face)

Linking up today with Chrissie & Marianne for the Bloomin' Crochet-A-Long  - do pop over and see what everyone else has on their hooks too.

Oh, and just a wee reminder that my GYB party giveaway closes at midnight GMT tomorrow so if you'd like to enter, hop over here and do so.  I'll be getting the RNG (ie. Hubby) to pick a winner on Saturday morning.

'Til next time,
stay safe, keep warm & take care
xoxo