In preparation for my part alongside the Fushion Blanket Team with Corey and Cindy I experimented with more blocks than I dare show you. After crocheting a block as shown in the original pattern, I decided it was way too fiddly for my level (or lack of) expertise. I developed something easier for myself. Why create stress (which is way too easy for me to do)? I lost patience with myself for having such a difficult time settling on the details for my block. How many stitches should I have? Should I round the corners or square the corners? Tight crochet or loose crochet? What I landed on is what you see in the above photo. No more changes. I'm sticking with it for better or worse. I've been married for 32 years so I guess I'm that kind of person. A great thing about this project is that you can make your blocks in a way that reflects you! If you've seen the blocks posted on Flickr you know exactly what I am saying!
My block details:
Lila Tueller Bohemian Festival fabric (that Cindy brought to me from Quilt Market)
Tahki Cotton Yarn purchased from fabric.com
Royale Fashion Crochet Thread (size 3) doubled for blanket stitch (Joann's)
Double crochet all around
In a future post I'd like to share a few of my favorite crochet blogs. I don't want to get too longwinded. And when it's 105 outside, it's time for a nap!
Linking up to W.I.P. Wednesday at Freshly Pieced.
30 comments:
Pretty pretty pretty. :0)
Wow that looks complicated enough to me!!
Oh my gosh I love it. I found you from Jennifer. I've never seen anything like this before.
I love your blocks, they are so pretty!!! 105 degrees at your house...aaaagh, pull the shades and crank up the air. We got lucky, it hasn't even reached 80 today. I have a couple of polymer clay hooks I won on a blog giveaway. As if crochet isn't fun enough already!! You have quite a collection.
Lynne
It looks great! And complex...
Your blocks are beautiful! And this pattern really give room for your own interpretation:-)
And those hooks... I'm in love!
Those blocks are super cute! Looks like something I would like to try. It's going on the list that keeps on growing. I'm going to have to live forever to complete all of the projects that tickle my fancy.
I love your lovely 4-block sections! After much thought, counting, trial and error, I think I have come up with my crochet pattern and have one block completed. Just not sure about the corner attachment on the first round. BUT, I am not ripping out my first completed block for that!
I also love the hooks.
This is such a fun project. I just have to sew and blanket stitch a bunch more before I can crochet. I think the crochet is my favorite part. I'm in love with this take-along project!
Looking forward to your crochet website reviews!
very nice! Love those hooks, I might just have to invest in a set of those! My blanket is on hold until we get home from vacation.... I miss working on it!
Your blocks look great Deborah! You have found a perfect solution for the crochet part. One day when I have collected enough fabric scraps, I will try this blanket too. It´s really beautiful!
I love your hooks, they are lovely!
Have a wonderful week! xxxBarbina
Very pretty!
Deborah they look beautiful and I like your attitude :) Xx
I've seen the pretty hooks before, good for you to have gotten yourself some. They make crocheting fun. Your blanket is gonna be so sweet1
:-}pokey
I think the pattern you decided on, it's lovely! I have never done crochet (or knitting), but those beautiful crochet hooks might be enough for me to try it.
I LOVE this!!!
These are so pretty! That's one of the things that I like about crochet... you don't have to stick 100% to a pattern for your project to turn out great. I so need to get started on this!
Jennifer :)
I love your fusion blocks!! Your post title made me laugh!! You have the prettiest crochet hooks that I've ever seen.
Beautiful!I love the fabric colors combination...so sweet
Your crochet blocks are looking great : )
Your blocks look lovely!
This is such a neat project! I love those colors! The crochet hooks are awesome, I want some even though I don't crochet!!! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday!
Your blocks look great, and so cheerful! Every time I see someone post about this project I feel compelled to join, but then realize I don't have the time. But it really is a great concept to join fabric and yarn!
They're looking great! Love the pretty prints and colors. I've not seen those crochet hooks before - they're super cute!
Wow that is so lovely, I'm inspired
Karen x
Oh, this is so beautiful!! Love the colors!! Happy to be your newest follower! ;) xo Heather
Beautiful colours and fascinating technique....I can see there are lots of lovely possibilities!
Helen x
Hello Deborah...I love the colours here...really pretty and those crochet hooks are fab...now I just want to crochet even more!
Hope you have a lovely weekend,
Susan x
Very, very cute! Liz
Hi Deborah.....36 degrees here...hot hot and hot we have to wait until the sun goes down to go out and find a breeze or two of fresh air...not easy. Just hope its going to rain soon.
Those type of squares are so versatile you can do so much with them. I like the way you have fusioned the two together ,crochet and fabric. Its giving me ideas!
Keep well
Amanda :-)
I'm so taken with your fusion blocks!!! They are really fun, soft, and lovely!
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