It never fails...I spread an ongoing project out to check on its progress and the Chief Inspector of Quality Control springs into action! You can count on him to be always on top of things!
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| Chief Inspector of Quality Control on the Job! |
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| First a Squirm or Two to Test for Comfort |
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| Then a Pause to Ponder |
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| Finally - the Seal of Approval! |
Thank you, Dancer, for all your help!
The crocheted blanket is coming along, nicely. I am still attaching the rows (have five more left to attach). Then, I want to crochet a border around it to try and tie it all together.
It's been another sunny, but, windy, day. I tried to contact my step-father's sister and her nieces and nephews in Texas to check on them, but, they didn't respond. However, I contacted the sister of one of them, who is in Hong Kong, and she was able to reassure me that her aunt and siblings are okay. She had spoken with them. I will try to call them, tomorrow.
Cousin V called and we chatted a bit. Later, I called cousin P and checked on her as she had a couple of medical appointments, earlier this week. Then, friend R called.
Today, I am grateful for:
- News that the extended family in Texas are doing OK
- No wind damage in my area
- Conversations with cousins and friends
- Time to crochet
- Having a Quality Control Inspector in Residence!
Today's joyful activity was crocheting. It's exciting to see the blanket coming together.
How was your Wednesday? Who helps to inspect your projects and give them a seal of approval?
Dancer does look quite pleased with your work. What a lovely one to have on the quality control team! That same storm affecting Texas reaches right up to us & it was full of moisture in the form of snow & I imagine all those power outages across Texas will take a while to fix
ReplyDeleteHe does seem pleased, doesn't he? I hope the snow storm in your area doesn't cause as much damage up there as it has in Texas!
DeleteLooks like after careful inspection, that Dancer approves of your work. :)
ReplyDeleteIt does seem that way, doesn't it? :)
DeleteSo cute! I love how our kitties like to help. Glad to hear relatives in Texas are ok, it's such a scary situation there!
ReplyDeleteHe's always ready to lend a helping paw and test the comfort level of any new quilt or blanket I make! Thank you, yes, I'm glad the relatives in Texas are OK; step-aunt is in her 90s, so, I was extra concerned.
DeleteI'm sure the blanket will work out just fine. I don't see how it can go wrong if you have an expert like Dancer checking up on you 😂
ReplyDeleteIt's good news about your family in Texas. I hope you get to speak to them soon.
I honestly don't know how I manage to do anything right without Dancer's help! :D
DeleteI spoke with my step-aunt, this morning. She was so happy to hear from me. She was most unhappy that her internet connection was down and she couldn't play her online Solitaire tournament and was having to contend herself with playing cards, instead. :D
You are making good progress and yes it obviously passes the comfort test.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susanne. I've a little more to go and then, there is all the tidying of the yarn ends!
DeleteThe handsome Dancer gives his approval most photogenically! And what a lovely blanket it is
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eloise. :)
DeleteI love the blanket, it is so pretty. I have to agree with Dancer that it is nap worthy! The coloured edgings work out really well and it is more subtle than the usual matching edging that seems to be universal.
ReplyDeleteI gave DH a haircut this afternoon after studying an excellent video by a hairdresser, and it turned out fairly well. A week and it will be perfect!
Thank you, Bushlady. I'm pleased with how it is turning out. I might give it to daughter to take back with her (seems only fair since she contributed yarn from her stash!).
DeleteWell done with cutting your DH's hair! My mother used to cut my step-father's hair. :)
Your crochet blanket is lovely. Dancer clearly knows this! I have a niece in Texas who lost power for a while, that is back but now no water. It's a mess there. And here in such cold my furnace acted up so my house was only at 50 F from weekend until it finally got fixed yesterday. That was just too cold even for me! I am glad your relatives in Texas are safe and well. Celie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celie. Considering I've been making the granny squares from all the leftover yarn over the course of several years, the blanket is coming together nicely! Much better than I had thought.
DeleteOh, I'm so sorry to hear about your niece not having water! When I spoke with my step-aunt, this morning, she mentioned that one of the outside pipes burst (connected to the sprinklers, I guess - they turned off the sprinklers, but, hadn't realized that one should keep a faucet running to prevent the water from freezing) and they had to turn off the water from the mains!
I'm glad you were able to get the furnace fixed! Winter in Wisconsin is not the time to be without heat! Brr!
That's a beautiful blanket. I love the colors. I'm glad that your relatives are okay in Texas. What a shock this weather must have been for them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stephenie. It's turning out better than I expected! :)
DeleteYes, my relatives weren't expecting this sort of weather! But, they are doing OK, thank goodness!
Your blanket looks lovely and I'm glad it has Dancer's approval.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to speak to your relatives in Texas. X
Thank you, Jules; getting Dancer's seal of approval means a lot! :D Yes, relatives in Texas seem to be doing OK, thank goodness!
DeleteAh - now I know where my crocheting is falling down - lack of adequate quality control! Your blanket looks great (but now I know you are unfairly advantaged, I'm not sure I can give you full credit...!)
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, you need to get a Dancer duplicate! He gets a lot of credit for all my crafts projects! :D
DeleteYour blanket is very pretty and a nice size too.
ReplyDeleteI don't recall, did you just start this recently or did you just recently pick it back up and continue to work on it?
Dancer is such a helpful guy. :)
I'm glad your family in Texas is ok. What a terrible situation those poor people have been through.
Thank you, Debra. I started crocheting the granny squares years ago - whenever I had some leftover yarn from other projects that I couldn't (or didn't want to ) use for hats, scarves, or hats, I made granny squares. Eventually, I ended up with a big bag and, when I counted them, I realized I had something like 147 of them! I decided I had enough for a sofa blanket and started to put them together. I made 3 more squares to have an even number - 15 rows of 10 squares each. :)
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