A Moody start to the year...

So I have kept to my word, and the only crafting I have focused on is my Crochet mood blanket, both last years and this years.
As some of my strips of squares on last years blanket were too long, I needed to come up with a plan. I decided on some mini squares, they should fill in the gaps nicely and still keep in style with the rest of the blanket.

They work up nice and quickly, I outline them in white to match their larger counterparts and slot them in the gap

I'm very happy with the outcome, and I can't wait to have it completed. Not only because its quite fiddly just sewing in ends and joining, but I can't wait to see the finished article.

Meanwhile, each day I have completed a mood flower. I can't believe I have managed to stick to doing one everyday. I'm sure there will be busier periods that I won't manage to, but I have no plans, or expectations for this blanket, I will let it grow and take shape and develop as the year goes on.

I love these little flowers, 3 different colours in each, and they link on to their neighbouring flower

I just need to make sure that I continue sewing the ends in as I go, as leaving them would result in a massive chore.

This is how they looked after 1 week

It's going to be a pleasure to watch this one grow

Nothingness...

My cushion inserts have arrived, so no more excuses, I need to start completing some projects now...

After having worked the Easter bank holidays, it meant I managed to get 3 lovely days off in a row.

Pure bliss to relax at home, with no plans, no pressure, just nothingness...

Ok, so we did do a bit of spring cleaning, and a couple of walks to start strengthening hubby's knee, but otherwise it was being sloth-like on the sofa in front of the tv...

I concentrated on one project, rather than dipping in and out, and finished the background to my green-toned square. It took a bit of adjusting to fit the pad, but its now ready for its spring flower decorations. I'm not sure whether i'll be sensible and plan, or if i'll dive straight in and make as i go...

This weeks mood square

Lilac for relaxation, interspersed with green for work in between.

Until next week...