tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post8376257294357145230..comments2024-02-27T01:02:31.797+13:00Comments on An angel in the garden: Bundled in Blankets and Crocheted in ColourCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06377061243543771813noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post-59338564798823654962012-08-29T23:38:31.256+12:002012-08-29T23:38:31.256+12:00I wish our home was surrounded by blossom trees! O...I wish our home was surrounded by blossom trees! Our landlady rang last week to ask if we'd like to buy this place which we've rented for 12 or so years now. It's a rundown shoebox of a house but it has a decent amount of land (for suburban AK, that is) and I can envision all the trees we could plant... *sigh*<br /><br />The butterfly photo reminds me of the monarch we tried to rescue just the other day. It was lying injured in the path of the lawnmower so I gently coaxed it onto my hand, which I thought was incredibly brave of me because I am a totally wuss about bugs - even beautiful ones. :P Though as soon as it's little legs began making their way up my arm I freaked and ushered it onto a plant. <br /><br />Gosh, I look at the photos of your picnic set up and I can feel sunshine and smell spring flowers and taste bacon & egg pie. It's such a beautiful whimsical venture you've started on here, I really look forward to hearing how it pans out! Fastening the blankets with those leather belts is BRILLIANT by the way.<br /><br />Regarding websites and the likes... If you decide Weebly's not working out, please please take up my offer! I would be so honoured to set up and host it free of charge - you'd only need pay for domain name registration (approx $15 per year). I use Wordpress which is an incredibly popular & flexible Content Management System, is an excellent platform for Search Engine Optimisation and of course you can easily log in and write up your own site updates, add new pages, run an image gallery to show off your gorgeous picnic props etc. So once the site is set up and looking beautiful, it's ready for you to update with ongoing content without needing to know html.<br /><br />If my attempts to convince you have failed and you still prefer Weebly, please make sure you optimise your site for SEO! I can email you the SEO pointers I've put together for my clients if you like, just email me design@infinitemonkey.co.nz :)<br /><br />Oh last thing - can't wait to show my mum your jam jar covers. I harped on about them to her a few weeks back and now that she's staying over at the moment I can show them to her in the morning. Give her some inspiration - she needs a new project to try out! :DCallie @ infinitemonkey.co.nzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646400786600466753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post-14331444380406593922012-08-28T14:31:46.344+12:002012-08-28T14:31:46.344+12:00Hello Catherine, a beautiful pastel themed post :-...Hello Catherine, a beautiful pastel themed post :-) I adore your blanket collection - such beautiful colours/patterns. That is a lovely picture of Rob "mending" them too - actually rather love your suitcase of wool in the background also! !<br />Your tiffin tin is adorable as is your thermos & the scallop bunting - such a picnicy theme you have there.<br />I just think your cushion with the old tapestry is amazing - have an old tapestry I very nearly put in the Op Shop bag so may have to go fish it out again & have a rethink.<br />I regret to admit my crochet is NOT coming along nicely. <br />Hope your week brings you some sunshine my dear. Take care, Love/hugs, Julie XoxJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301647145550214950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post-26097127533445006262012-08-28T12:50:16.249+12:002012-08-28T12:50:16.249+12:00Oh I LOVE a white cat; wish I had one but haven...Oh I LOVE a white cat; wish I had one but haven't had for a few years now. Love the ones I've got though -LOL-.<br />The crochet covers are cute as buttons; well done!Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post-42548053656451075962012-08-27T21:40:31.862+12:002012-08-27T21:40:31.862+12:00The lids- oh thank you thank you for the lids!! L...The lids- oh thank you thank you for the lids!! Look at all this sunshine after rain. It's still summer here, I supoose, and we're having stormy rain after sunshine!magsmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278148796772565928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post-82435837758320511192012-08-27T20:24:21.307+12:002012-08-27T20:24:21.307+12:00A wonderful stash of blankets Catherine perfect fo...A wonderful stash of blankets Catherine perfect for picnics.Sweet Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post-82302113351565829032012-08-27T16:56:14.249+12:002012-08-27T16:56:14.249+12:00Hello Catherine,
That is such a sweet photo of yo...Hello Catherine,<br /><br />That is such a sweet photo of your husband with the blankets. The labels are so interesting, no Made in China in sight!!!! Glad to be able to help with the crochet.<br /><br />Happy days.<br />Bev.xoxoBev Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779873950474515819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post-48407479455088817862012-08-27T07:05:38.516+12:002012-08-27T07:05:38.516+12:00Oh Catherine
you've weaved your magical fairy ...Oh Catherine<br />you've weaved your magical fairy wand again with this sweet post.<br />that's the most delicious collection of blankets - and I love your idea of the picnics.!!!!<br />What perfect blossom trees - I still remember blossom week in Hawkes Bay!<br /><br />I've decided I must be dyslexic when it comes to crochet. I'm dying to make some little flowers - violets. But for the life of me I couldn't make out that initial round to get started. I looked at a couple of utube thingys - but they just went too fast - any helpful advice...... please help me get started.....<br /><br />much love<br />Shane<br />Shane Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674612132049839026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post-28726330179269956222012-08-27T06:30:30.426+12:002012-08-27T06:30:30.426+12:00What a wonderful white cat!
It has been extra we...What a wonderful white cat! <br /><br />It has been extra wet here also and our lawn is quite high too. Is that a Monarch? How I miss them from my years in the US. Butterflies are sparse here this season also due to rain. Those blankets are so pretty, I just adore them - ALL! xLeeAnn at Mrs Black's https://www.blogger.com/profile/05923451542086673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post-24991064257935140012012-08-27T01:30:27.255+12:002012-08-27T01:30:27.255+12:00Oh, I LOVE all the pink loveliness here today, Gat...Oh, I LOVE all the pink loveliness here today, Gathering Katie!<br />Your picnic blankets are elegant and abundant! Does Rob really do the blanket stitch?<br />Your white kitty looks happy about springtime. <br />You have been crocheting like a true pro. I'm inspired!<br />Sending love your way!Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026836570304833522.post-66200874179629905242012-08-26T23:00:10.512+12:002012-08-26T23:00:10.512+12:00Lovely and glorious images of flowers, gardens, bl...Lovely and glorious images of flowers, gardens, blankets and crochet. Thanks for sharing the patterns.<br />Anne xx**Anne**https://www.blogger.com/profile/05595796965034742923noreply@blogger.com