Sunday, August 1, 2021

Still rockin' doilies...

Not much crafting happening here, but still feeling the doily vibe I whipped up a fun and quick doily called Andromeda:


And then once I got that pinned out on the blocking mat, I started another "little doily" from the book, 99 Little Doilies:
It only needs two more rounds and blocking, but that wasn't happening before posting this, so this is what I have to show.

Except for the above, and crocheting some on the blue, white and gray ripple afghan (that I started last year), this is all I've got.  That blanket needs to get done already, so I'm trying to devote some time to it.  I'm intending it for a gift in October, but I'd love to finish it by the time I turn the calendar over at the end of the month.   

Speaking of the calendar...  anyone else just incredulous that it's August already?!?   When I started 2021, I looking achingly toward summer because it would mean I was in a quiet time regarding settling my brother's estate. Now that we're here I can hardly believe it.  So much work behind.  Still some probate wait time ahead. Hopefully, it all goes smoothly from here on out.  

I hope you have a great week ahead.  Weather here (in central Indiana) this upcoming week looks very promising (in the 70's, low 80's F - and 50's at night).  Ahhhh...  Going to enjoy before the dog days of summer take over again. 

Catcha later!






28 comments:

  1. Agree, it's a beautiful week ahead. Looking forward to lots of deck knitting. Your doilies are beautiful. What do you do with all of them?

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    1. Here is the answer I gave the last time I was asked that question ;^): Sometimes I display doilies in a vignette, but mostly (and especially with the smallest doilies) I'm just collecting them - thinking their purpose will reveal itself to me. This is very much a project that is all about the process. :)

      I didn't mention that I've also gifted them from time to time.

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  2. As someone who has found the arts of knitting and crocheting elusive, I am always impressed by your projects, big and small! And, yes, I am right there with you wondering how it came to be August already! What?!

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    1. You being someone I admire (albeit from afar) for your ability to pull off very gratifying activities where memories are created for all, and whose home design and decor is curated for fellowship as well as beauty, I am touched at your generous words for my hand crafts. It's a season in life that I'm happy to enjoy right now.

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  3. Your doilies always impress me. How many different designs do you think you have crocheted?

    In answer to your question about the Dying in the Light shawl. Yes it was designed by Ruth. I too, miss her in the YOP group.

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    1. I may have to look back into my Ravelry record and count them. Probably not as many as it might seem. I'll try to remember to add this to my post next week.

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  4. Oh my! A beautiful doilie whipped up, boggles my mind something that complicated looking can be done fast and easy. Amazing crocheting

    I know it is August, but I'm going to put the thought aside for a few days while I July pretend. :)

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    1. I think what I truly love about making doilies (and mandalas are similar), that while there are certainly some very complicated ones out there, every round is it's own repeating pattern. If the round is large enough, it tickles me to memorize the pattern and find myself working away on it. And then suddenly, on the next round, there's a new pattern to work (and, better yet) memorize. It hasn't occured to me before, but I wonder if making things like doilies and mandalas has some benefit on the brain. I wonder if this is an added benefit of knitting or crocheting any thing with a continually changing pattern... hmmmm. I wonder if any brain researchers have studied this? I know what I'm going to search out in the internet next!

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  5. I can't believe how quickly this year is going either. I love your doilies the red one is beautiful, thank you for the link I may make this, at the moment I'm making a baby blanket. The sun is shining here for once so I'm off to cut the grass. Have a great week. xx

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    1. Last year (during the COVID restrictions) time seemed to have no meaning, and yet it slipped away. This year, where life is more back to normal, it seems time still slips away - perhaps even more quickly. There is a lesson in that, I'm sure, but it kind of makes me sad what it is.

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  6. August is coming in with lovely cooler weather. I'll take it, and the energy it brings.
    Your doilies are exquisite work. Yes, their destination will reveal itself. There's a big value in making for the pleasure of it.

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    1. Yes... sometimes it's the pleasure of making (or even just doing/completing a thing) that is the purpose. There's fodder in a whole post in this topic.

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  7. Your doilies are beautiful as always - I really love the colour of the first

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  8. I love your doilies! I made some last year and I use them under candles and lamps and all kinds of things. I love the old fashioned look they give my home.
    Yes, July went by so fast but I'm glad August is here because down here summer can't go fast enough for me! LOL!

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    1. I enjoy placing them in unexpected places. Honestly, right now I am in such a decluttering (and thinking of moving on) mode, I'm resisting the very notion of decorating. My goal right now is to "take away" rather than add to my surroundings. Either in a next home, or this one if we decide to stay for any length if time, I look forward to seasonally decorating again, and I must take some pictures of what one can do with doilies. All that said, my ideas are very simple. I'm actually fairly minimalist when it comes to decorating. Thoughtful, and with an eye to what I think looks interesting, but fairly minimalist.

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  9. The andromeda doily is gorgeous. Yes, I know, August? What? How can that be. It has been unusually hot here for us - in the high 20s and even up to 39 Celcius and we had 46 days with no rain - it did rain two nights ago, but not nearly enough for the poor trees. I am enjoying the days on the deck though and hope it continues well into October! Sending you good vibes that probate goes smoothly. Unless you have been an executor on someone's estate you don't realize the time and work it entails. Take Care Becki, and keep those doilies coming!

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    1. Our comfortable days are gone already. The heat and humidity are returning - probably until late September, even early October. One never knows when autumn is actually going to start to settle in. I'm sure we'll have some lovely days scattered in there, but hot and humid is normal for central Indiana summers.

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  10. This year does seem to be flying by! I feel like we just finished school, and we’re almost ready to begin again.

    Your Andromeda doily is gorgeous. That color really pops.

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  11. Your doilies are always so pretty and so unexpected with the colours you choose. I'm so glad you resist the tradition of either white or ecru!

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    1. Should I tell you...? I've been thinking of a project I might make that uses a number of very neutral shades of crochet thread. Definitely ecru! :D

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    2. It would be a very non-traditional use of doilies, though. ;^)

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    3. Go for it! It will be interesting no matter what you do.

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  12. I KNOW...I can't believe how the summer is just flying by! Your doilies are so pretty Beckie, you have a great talent! :)

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    1. You're very kind, Rain. The small doilies I've been making recently are among the simplest of designs. I can't take on anything too complicated at the moment.

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  13. You slay on these intricate doilies!

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