Tuesday, 25 May 2010

Granny squares and a vintage bag.


A friend gave me a big cone with creme soft wool.

When I saw it I thought of a soft baby blanket. So I'm making squares and must say I love doing it. Every spare(??) minute I make another square.



And from the fabric that I bought 2 weeks ago in the second hand shop I made this vintage bag for my shop. You never have enough tote bags I think, they are so use full for all sorts of things.






5 comments:

Margie’s daughter Leiny said...

Gorgeous tote bag Lien, I must admit I am a bag addict, it is a pity that we can not carry more than two or three at once....yes I am addicted.As for the Granny squares i love them, that colour is perfect for a baby blanket. I hope your shop is going well, it is a pity I can not visit it in person, maybe some day.In the mean time I am very happy to call by virtually. Hugs, Margie.

Cut&Alter said...

Lovely bag and I too would agree that granny square are somewhat addictive! x

Ruth Philps said...

I saw a similar baby blanket today on a little boys pushchair and admired it from a distance...I'm sure yours will be show stopping!!

The tote is totally desirable ...my sisters and I used to buy dresses made out of that material years ago...they are so hard to find nowadays it's such a shame:(

liset said...

Pretty bag! Can't wait to see the blanket finished. Now it's already beautiful!

beachvintage.com said...

Such a pretty bag, yes, crochet can be addictive.

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