As of late, my sewing room has been transformed back into a guest bedroom for my husband's parents, so my sewing habits have mostly been put on a back burner with the exception of a few custom orders. I have however, been crocheting some and recently finished this scarf. I used MKcarrol's Anne lace scarf pattern and added my own touch with the flowers. I know it's kind of springy/summery, but I couldn't help myself, I'm addicted to color I think. Combining all sorts of color is how I create, but when it comes to my wardrobe, it mainly consists of dark brown and black. Hmmm, interesting. Anyway, the pattern is very easy and I will definitely be making more of these. I finished the base scarf in a matter of 2 hours and just kinda winged it with the flowers until the scarf looked happy.
To keep this post short and sweet, I'm going to leave you all with a few links to some new to me blogs out there that I have connected with through the little beauty giveaway.
- It was love at first sight when I clicked on The Vintage Magpie!
- Anna at Around the Quilt block made me cry with this post
- Three little purls has some fabulous knitting skills
- Rachel at p.s. i quilt has done some beautiful work
- blisscountrylife is so fun!
- crazy mom quilts turned my head with this project
- 4 the loves of is a peaceful place to visit
- I love this selvedge bookmark at tallgrassprariestudio
- and two pink possums hooked me with the name of her blog
Blog hopping is so much fun!
Was wondering were you have been! Hope you are enjoying your visit....beautiful scarf bye the way...that orange is GREAT. :)
Posted by: Stacey | 14 August 2008 at 08:17 PM
oh i LOVE the scarf.
and really, it could pass for fall. {see the new fall girls line at the children's place...these great colors!!!}
thanks for sharing the great 'new to me' blogs.
{and thanks for putting me up there too!!!}
i LOVE being a blog hopper.
:D
Posted by: rachel | 14 August 2008 at 08:38 PM
That scarf is beautiful! I think the flowers are the perfect touch. And the orange is so cheery. Perfect on a cold day (against a black or brown outfit!).
What kind of yarn did you use?
I need to join bloghoppers anonymous - is there a blog for that?
Posted by: Amy | 14 August 2008 at 08:50 PM
the scarf is gorgeous! i am stunned that you finished it in two hours. wow!
Posted by: amy | 15 August 2008 at 06:44 AM
That scarf is gorgeous. Do you have the information on the pattern? I love the flowers at the bottom.
Posted by: Lisa | 15 August 2008 at 08:07 AM
Beautiful scarf, love the crochet flowers. I've become addicted to crocheting flowers recently but don't know what I'm going to do with them yet!
Thanks for putting me on your 'new to me blog' list. I've just looked at the others as I love to blog hop too!
Yvonne
Posted by: Yvonne | 15 August 2008 at 08:32 AM
Two hours you say.... Penny you are fantastic! cant wait to start mine.Im going to check out the new blogs now.
Sarah x
Posted by: sarah | 15 August 2008 at 11:21 AM
Your scarf is great! I love that you put it on the pink shirt - one of my favorite color combos lately. . . even though I have made anything with orange - lol. Have a good weekend & thanks for the links :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | 15 August 2008 at 03:22 PM
i'm glad we connected. fabulous scarf! you definitely are multi talented. have a great weekend.
Posted by: jacquie | 15 August 2008 at 07:22 PM
Your crochet skills blow me away! So gorgeous. I'm jealous as I have NO skills in that department yet. Great job!!!
Posted by: Missy | 15 August 2008 at 08:10 PM
your scarf is soooo beautiful the colours are great and I love the flowers on it! thank you for the link on this post too!!!!
Posted by: linda | 16 August 2008 at 03:19 AM
Penny!
Love the scarf!! Yours came out just beautiful. Wasn't that fun? Love your addition of the flowers, that just makes it FAB!
Love the links, I agreee, it is so fun to blog hop! There are many creative and wonderful people we have yet to meet!
Posted by: jenn | 16 August 2008 at 09:19 AM
First, let me how beautiful that scarf is. I have got to get that pattern. I love your color, and the flowers add a great, great touch. Second, let me thank you so much for listing my blog!! I really had to laugh at your description, though, b/c life around here has been anything but peaceful :) Good, but not particularly peaceful. Thanks again, As always, I love your blog, and you motivate me to sew again, which my mom would never believe. :)
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | 16 August 2008 at 02:23 PM
Beautiful! Love the colours too. Such a delicate design.
Posted by: joanie | 31 August 2008 at 12:32 AM
What a beautiful scarf and inspiring blog. I happened upon you through whip up and will check back often! :)
Posted by: Elisa | 23 September 2008 at 09:21 AM
Hey! Amazing work..I love the added touch..flowers! I so wanna make this as a present for my mom..can you please post the pattern for those flowers?? I would really appreciate your response..
Posted by: Niki | 06 June 2009 at 12:31 PM