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Thursday, December 9, 2010

cushioning the blow


I've done a lot of admiring of circle in square blankets .
I really , really want one .
Not one person has offered to give me theirs
so I had to start my own .
I used 4 ply cotton , what was I thinking !
This was going to take forever as each square
ended up about 3 inches .
The squares have been turned into a cushion cover
and I think I'll use thicker wool for a blanket.

Or just keep waiting until someone sends me theirs .

34 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 9, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    So pretty. Charmaine

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  2. MariaDecember 9, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    love it!....how did you fair with last nights rain?....I think we have had enough....by the i'm in Young. not far from you.

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  3. KateDecember 9, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    cute :-)

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  4. Jenny's Place OnlineDecember 9, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    ...or just think of it as a LITTLE blanket..lol... :) Happy crafting, Jenny

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  5. CatDecember 9, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    It looks so pretty, Clare. Lovely colours.:)

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  6. marinaDecember 9, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Your cushion looks great. Bright and fresh.
    If you find someone that will give you a blanket, ask if they have two so I can score one as well.

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  7. BriannaDecember 9, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Very pretty! You know I don't crochet right and I can send you my address, hint, hint?!

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  8. Vicki ♥December 9, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Looks fab Clare....if I had one that I didnt want I would send it to you but I dont...one day I might lol...

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  9. Jan QuigleyDecember 9, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Love your cushion!!! I keep seeing similar cushions & rugs & they just look fantastic with the white, it makes all the colours pop!!! cheers, Jan

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  10. MelodyDecember 9, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    I just love this, looks so modern but has a wonderful creative connection to my grandmother's days.

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  11. willywagtailDecember 9, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    That is beautiful. I love the crisp white contrasts. I guess you understand now why no one would give you there's. Too much precious work in each square and connection. Cherrie

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  12. JoyDecember 9, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Such a pretty cushion Clare, love it!! Oh, and if you should get inundated with offers of 'circle in square blankets' ... I'll be happy to help you out and take one or two off your hands :o). I'm good like that lol.
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  13. RaiDecember 10, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    i generally use wool for blankets, scarves and lap rugs (a fancy name for blankets i didnt have the determination to make any bigger) and typically make them from squares i then stitch together like yours, i lose patience going round and round and round several hundred times. besides smaller pieces mean its portable and i can play with different patterns and colours.

    i only ever use cotton for tea towels, pillow cases and trivets/placemats/coasters

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  14. MisteaDecember 10, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Fantastic use of those teeny tiny squares.
    Your cushion looks gorgeous.

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  15. ShayDecember 10, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Yep beautiful. I understand with crochet it's like a quilt - it's OK if a blanket takes years to finish.

    Or you could just make lots of cushions. Or granny square scarves. Ive seen those and they're cute as.

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  16. QuiltjaneDecember 10, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    So beautiful. That would make a nice bedspread.

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  17. Kelly CasanovaDecember 10, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    That looks great!
    Sorry, you won't be getting any crocheted beautifuls from me - I'm a crochet flop!

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  18. RGDecember 10, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Gosh that's gorgeous!!
    I'd give you mine, but nobody's given me theirs yet either... ;)

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  19. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueDecember 10, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Worth the effort Clare. It looks great!!
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  20. sandraDecember 10, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Your cushion is beautiful Clare.

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  21. BundlesofBlossomsDecember 10, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    So absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  22. AllieDecember 10, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    It's darling, Clare! I would send you mine, but I don't have one either, lol!

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  23. RachaeldaisyDecember 10, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    What a beautiful cushion! I really should learn to crochet..

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  24. RumiDecember 11, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    Your cushion cover turned out great! Perfect way to use those 3 inch squares. Probably wise to turn to heavier wool for your throw tho'. Looking forward to seeing that when it's done.

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  25. lovestitchDecember 11, 2010 at 2:38 AM

    I love your granny cushion, it's really gorgeous!
    Thanks for your visit and your lovely words on my blog, I appreciate so much!
    Yours is very beautiful, I also became one of your fan so I can visit you more often!
    Have a great weekend!
    xxx

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  26. DanielleDecember 11, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    it's gorgeous! I have always admired this pattern too

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  27. Indigo BlueDecember 11, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Fantastic!! Well worth all of th eeffort.
    x

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  28. quilaryDecember 11, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    You know if that 4 ply cotton isn't really what you wanted, I suppose I could help you out and take it off your hands :)
    It's absolutely gorgeous!

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  29. Jindi's CottageDecember 11, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Love the cushion...gorgeous...

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  30. BarbDecember 12, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    Just love it~~~

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  31. AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    oh Clare your cushion is DIVINE I LOVE LOVE LOVE it I hope in my next life I can actually crochet

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  32. AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    oh Clare your cushion is DIVINE I LOVE LOVE LOVE it I hope in my next life I can actually crochet

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  33. LizDecember 12, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    The cushion i lovely, I love the back drop of snapdragons.Doesn't look like the rain has worried them!!!

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  34. TaniaDecember 13, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    As the owner/maker of one Not Quite Finished circle-in-a-square granny blanket may I suggest that you make up the spare room? No one will gift something that caused so much grief/effort (especially if they didn't weave in as they went) without moving to your house WITH said blanket.

    That is one lovely cushion.

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