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Oky dokey here are my scrap afgans, or "crochet rugs" as we call them down here.

 

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The bottom snowflake one is one that my Nana made about 40 years ago. It fell apart so I rehabilitated it and rejoined it with the cream colour as I couldnt match the burgandy. It covers the camphor chest at the end of the bed.

 

The one at the end of the bed was made over a number of years out of scrap balls of 5 ply pure bluebell wool. It was a real pain in the neck because of all the joins. Every so often if I find a stray ball of suitable 5 ply I add another round. Because of the bobbles and the pure wool it is quite heavy.

 

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It is a flower garden pattern. I am not sure that I would do another hexagon pattern becasue of the wonky edges and hundreds of sides to join. ( it covers the bed ends which are brass and need a good clean. Hub has been meaning to polish this for about 20 years. The bed is an antique we bought in New Zealand and brought back to Aus)

 

and :jumpyay this is my latest which I have just finished. I was encouraged by the UFO CAL crowd. At least I think I am finished. I am not sure if it needs a bigger better border? What do you think?

 

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The pattern is from this book: http://www.crochetaustralia.com.au/prod202.htm

 

 

I did it over about the last 4 years watching my sons play cricket and soccer, but hadnt worked on it for about 18 months till the UFO crowd got me started again. I wanted something light and cheery that would work as a bed cover in summer as well as winter. I did the squares in reverse pairs out of scraps of 8 ply Magnum, or carnival yarn.

 

BTW if you are interested , the paintings on the wall are those bright kids paintings that my sons have given me for Mothers day when they were younger. I have had them framed, and they are very special to me. It was from the paintings that I picked on a colour theme and a flower theme.

 

(mm now if I can keep the bedroom looking that neat all the time :lol )

 

Thanks for looking. :manyheart

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Oh wow, Cupcake, Those are so beautiful! You have so much patience to make them, especially the hexagonal one. And the artwork is great too! I like the idea of framing a child's art.:clap

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Beautiful work! I think a colorful border would look nice, but it's beautiful the way it is.

 

 

thanks, I have been pondering a colourful border... if I decide on that then it becomes a UFO again... at least at the moment I can trick myself into feeling I have finished.:D

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Cupcake, What a great way to live with your special treasures. Love them all.Well done! The boys paintings are great.

:yes Thanks for sharing.

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All the afghans are just beautiful, Cupcake! I love that idea of framing your childrens' artwork. I read or heard about it in Martha Stewart, and have been wanting to do it, but we have moved so many times in the last year.... :sweat Anyway they are gorgeous and thank you for sharing! :hook

 

Tina

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