I started this scarf on a road trip around the South Island of New Zealand with my parents and brother this Christmas. Though I was doing most of the driving, I knew there would be quite a bit of quiet downtime and wanted to bring a bright, colourful project along with me that was also portable. I finished the crocheting a few weeks ago but took ages to sew in the ends and block it. This was the first time I've blocked something and am really delighted with how professional the results look. My trusty iron and ironing board, an old towel (not sure why I couldn't use a good one - or if I should but it was a case of better safe than sorry), sewing pins and a spray bottle. The image below is the pre-blocked scarf. Really quite wobby and the final three images are my rather professional looking end product! Really rather delighted with my success and safely delivered to its new owner (even though its still summer here in New Z...
Aww I'm really sorry to hear that. I haven't been blogging as much lately as I've been busy. Some people have no shame and it's so annoying and frustrating to think they can just break into your home and get away with it. I hope they are caught. The main thing is that you are safe though.
ReplyDeleteAll things nice...
Oh that is awful. We are all thinkiong of you.
ReplyDeleteohhh... sorry to hear that.. hope you get back into action soon :)
ReplyDeleteohhhh noooo i didnt realise you've had a break in
ReplyDeletethats awful- big huggles xxxx not nice someones invading personal space- i had a break in when i shared a house in my final year a uni it was a very sad experience and i moved out a few months after coz i never felt comfortable again there.
i just hope who ever did it will be found/charged!...bless you though x hope u manage to get it back to normal. best wishes x i enjoy your postings/blog ;0)xxxx