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Monday, 31 January 2011

Monthly Make - January


A few weeks ago I decided to participate in Felt Fairy's Monthly Make 2011. The idea is to make something every month. It doesn't matter what it is so it can be sewn, crocheted or whatever you like.  You then have to post your make to your blog and also to the Flickr group that has been created to showcase all the Monthly Makes.

You can see the original post here at Felt Fairy's Blog


For January I decided to make a baby blanket from some granny squares.  I completed the squares back in 2010 but never got round to sewing them together.  Since I was a little late deciding what to make and wanted something quick it seemed a good idea to complete a work in progress which is also in keeping with my promise to myself to complete all outstanding wip's by the end of February.


I haven't been very adventurous with my blanket edgings recently but adapted the usual shell pattern to make a slightly more pointy petal type edge.

 
 I aim to post my Monthly Make on the last day of each month every month. 


Lastly have a sneeky preview of what I'm planning for February and will be the only 'new' thing that I am allowing myself to make until my self imposed rule of - 'finish all wip's' is over.

Don't forget there are exactly 14 days left to enter my give-away HERE
Posted by Rachael @ CleverCheshireCats at Monday, January 31, 2011

26 comments:

  1. Unknown31 January 2011 at 15:10

    Your baby blanket is very pretty. Monthly makes sounds like a lot of fun, I'll enjoy looking at what you've made!
    xxx

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  2. Heidi31 January 2011 at 15:32

    Beautiful baby blanket! I love the colors! You did a wonderful job!

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  3. Unknown31 January 2011 at 16:11

    Wow! i love what you have done with that heart!! Very Clever! Also you blanket is beautiful AND the fabric it is lying on - gorgeous!

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  4. Gill31 January 2011 at 16:32

    I love the blanket! I'm new to crocheting - do you sew or crochet your squares together??

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  5. manda's challenges :)31 January 2011 at 16:56

    Aww fabulous work my lovely xxx

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  6. Unknown31 January 2011 at 18:18

    Waaauuu!!
    Your blanket is fabulous!!
    I love it and the colors you chose are so beautiful!

    thanks for you visit and comments!

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  7. Kandi31 January 2011 at 18:56

    I love that little blanket it's beautiful! The heart looks amazing too looking forward to seeing next months's make!
    Kandi x

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  8. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms31 January 2011 at 20:58

    I heart that blanket. It's to die for.

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  9. Teresa Kasner1 February 2011 at 01:15

    That is an AWESOME baby blanket... who's the lucky baby?

    Hugs from Teresa in Oregon

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  10. lovestitch1 February 2011 at 03:25

    Fantastic blanket!!! LOVE IT!!!

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  11. Zzz1 February 2011 at 05:54

    The blanket is sooo cute :)

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  12. Anonymous1 February 2011 at 09:22

    Oh wow, that's so pretty! I'm about to head over and check the monthly make too...

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  13. Marg1 February 2011 at 17:13

    The baby blanket is so pretty, I love it!
    Really like the heart too. I'm looking forward to seeing your finishes each month, as my WIP's are starting to get a bit out of hand too!

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  14. -1 February 2011 at 20:40

    The baby blanket is so pretty and cozy looking.

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  15. Julia2 February 2011 at 15:48

    Hello!

    What a wonderfully colourful blog! It's my first visit and Im delighted to have found you and your gorgeous crochet work. Love your current project but adore those little pin cushions!

    Julia x

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  16. bibbitybob2 February 2011 at 19:13

    That blanket is just lovely!

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  17. Andrea at Apples and Pears4 February 2011 at 20:57

    That is a really beautiful blanket and very restful to the eyes after the crazy coloured ones that I have been making! Lovely :)

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  18. Maaike4 February 2011 at 23:50

    Hi Rachael, this is a beautiful blanket! I love love love the colours and the design. By the way: your give away is linked at creJJtion. Have a great weekend!
    Love, Maaike

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  19. Terrie5 February 2011 at 09:33

    It's gorgeous! I love the way you have taken the photo - with the sunlight and shadow on it, very artistic!

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  20. Corina5 February 2011 at 12:17

    Lovely blanket and I really am curious what you are going to do with the hearts...

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  21. Roos5 February 2011 at 23:37

    What a beautiful baby-blanket! I just love the little hearts with the crochet squares. It's a great idea, have to try that too sometime.

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  22. Charlotte6 February 2011 at 13:56

    Beautiful even if it is late!

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  23. ByMiekK &Sew7 February 2011 at 09:48

    That's a beautiful blanket! I love the colours!
    X Marieke

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  24. Hillery11 February 2011 at 03:00

    I just found your blog. Amazing work. Everything is just so beautiful. I have a hard time reading it though, with the shadows of the flowers in the background. I will be back again though to see your new creations!!!

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  25. *❀*14 February 2011 at 15:16

    your blanket is so lovely

    i must join in with the monthly makes :o)

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  26. fialka0121 May 2011 at 23:51

    ❤❤❤

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