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Monday, October 5, 2009

Blogtoberfest Day 5: I love my Granny

I received a HUGE suprise when I dropped into Tinniegirls house last week.

This beautiful pure wool granny blanket (which I wasn't expecting to be finished until next winter), was all packed up, ready and waiting to come back to my house!

It seems that she'd kept it a big secret that she was still toiling away in the background, sewing in all of those yarn ends. I can only imagine the number of hours that went into creating it.

The colours are magnificent. Just what my loungeroom needs to add some much personality and warmth.

I just couldn't stop taking photos of it hanging in the sunshine...

Thankyou so much Cathy, I love love love my new granny!


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34 comments:

  1. NikkiOctober 5, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    It's kinda nice to imagine how much love went into making that for you. She must think you are pretty good!

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  2. bubbachenilleOctober 5, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    You must be awesome friends for her to make this for you :-)

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  3. MelanieOctober 5, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    What an awesome thing to have made for you. Lucky girl! Very yummy colours.

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  4. Christina LowryOctober 5, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Wow! Go Cathy! Secret granny finishing must have been hard to keep secret. It looks lovely. :)

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  5. renOctober 5, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    It's wonderful! Makes me want to learn how to make one!

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  6. Cath @ chunkychookyOctober 5, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    I agree with Nikki, so much love goes into something like that for someone, what a beautiful gift to signify your friendship.

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  7. BellgirlOctober 5, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    How gorgeous in the sunshine! A pure wool granny is a very special thing indeed.

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  8. CassOctober 5, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Wow Cam that is fantastic. What a great friend she is

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  9. flossy-pOctober 5, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    WOW. You know I remember when you gals first decided to meet in person... Now look at you. Making bags and blankets for each other. BFF's if ever I saw it!!! ;D

    So lovely! The blanket and your friendship.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    I love crochet blankets. I have 2 and want so many more.
    Love the colours!!

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  11. SarahOctober 5, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Owwww I love that blanket as well... Colours and all.

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  12. becOctober 5, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    How beautiful, love the colours and craftsmanship. A good snuggly couch blankie (don't start sucking your thumb as well haha)

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  13. Kylie BowersOctober 5, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Oh wow it's beautiful!

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  14. juliaOctober 5, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    It's great!

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  15. Jennifer RoseOctober 5, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    that is gorgeous and looks really warm :)

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  16. PaisleyJadeOctober 5, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Love it Cam! What a neat, bright blanket. Super special.

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  17. KateOctober 5, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Lucky you! It is gorgeous.

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  18. M* (Melanie)October 5, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Caw! What an wonderful gift! It's beautiful

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  19. Rose and IvyOctober 5, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    It's gorgeous!! Lucky you!

    Marlya x

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  20. TanyaOctober 5, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    What a great granny rug and what a lovely friend you have there!

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  21. beachvintage.comOctober 5, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I don't blame you for wanting to take lots of photo's of this beautiful blanket.

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  22. VicOctober 5, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    *whistles*

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  23. LindsayOctober 5, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    What a beautiful blanket!! You are a lucky girl!

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  24. mandaOctober 5, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Oh wow! What a fantastic present! The only problem is that winter is OVER!! Oh well...
    Pop on over for my 100th giveaway Cam!

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  25. clarabelleblueOctober 5, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Oh so gorgeous - I am jealous! I am going to teach myself how to crochet now. I remember having a blanket like that as a child - I love that they are coming back, or maybe they never really went away. I will prob be finished in time for next winter! You can always use it as a fab picnic blanket in the summer anyway :)

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  26. CorrieOctober 5, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    gorgeous! you are very lucky indeed!

    Corrie:)

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  27. Cathy {tinniegirl}October 5, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Enjoy it Cam. It's going to look fab on your couch.

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  28. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    You are a lucky girl - it's beautiful!

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  29. LieslOctober 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Isn't Cathy a wonderful crocheter? Its turned out beautifully. And its just in time for the next spring cold snap - enjoy!

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  30. dillpickleOctober 5, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    It looks so perfect for snuggling under over the next few days - if the weatherman's right, you'll need it! Fantastic cheery colours, too :-)

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  31. Mitsy / ArtMindOctober 6, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    WOW, that is an amazing gift! What a fantastic blanket and I can tell how much work it has taken (I'm making one myself! ;)) She's such a sweet friend!

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  32. elizabethOctober 7, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    that is so beautiful!
    i love it!
    and handmade things are so full of love - what a lovely blanket to look at or to snuggle under. lucky you!

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  33. UllaOctober 9, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Lovely granny blanket. Isn't it great to get one specially made for you?

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  34. JennyOctober 12, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    I love it too it is just gorgeous -a very special granny

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