We have had a merry and bright christmas week and i hope you have too.......warm cosy times and plenty of time to enjoy family fun and quiet reflection too..........new books to read, music, films and crochet............
.............the crochet baubles were made a while ago ........
.............and the colours inspired me to begin a new bright multi coloured granny blanket......
...........i am still working on the alpine flowers blanket too and it is coming along well.....i find it more inspiring to work on two projects alternately and to be able play with lots more colours :)...............
.........it is lovely to see my dearies enjoying using my blankets and other makes...........
...............below is the cute button applique pincushion that i made for the january 2016 issue of crafts beautiful magazine which is out now....you can find out more about it
here............
..............i am loving the bulbs and other plants growing now, with their promise of flowers and scent and spring time on the way...............
.............today i was pottering in the greenhouse and enjoying the light there and new growth in the pots and containers......lots of seeds to plant and lots of cuttings to nurture for the coming spring and summer............
.................thank you for all your good wishes in my last post, dear readers, and for keeping me company all through this crafty year............i hope you will come with me into the new one too.....x
...............i would like to wish you all a very happy new year and a healthy, peaceful and joyful 2016........sending love to you wherever you may be...............back soon xxxxxxoooooooxxx
Wishing you a happy and healthy new year. :)
ReplyDeleteI love those yarn colours, Helen!
ReplyDeleteAll the best for 2016!
Wishing you a very Happy New Year :) x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos - all the best for the new year xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New year to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Helen! Thank you for making us happy with your beautiful, inspiring crafts and posts! Your yarns look delicious and what a fun idea to crochet balls! x Teje
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year. Gorgeous crochet baubles
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxx
I always love how fresh your blog posts are and this one is no different, wonderful. Have a good New Year, wishing you well Helen x
ReplyDeleteWow love those colour combinations. I had not thought about using the silver grey - very pretty colourways both of them.
ReplyDeleteI am in the dog house where wool is concerned at the moment with OH he considers that I have more than enough wool! Crochet is one of my main hobbies and I promised a young mum a throw for when she was nursing baby. I have been and bought the wool today a peppermint green and white Her choice of colours). Hopefully I will get this started this coming weekend. I have two lap throws to finish off before then. I work systematically preparing all the centres then the next rows etc. and then I go and buy the background wool to finish everything off. I find it easier this way as sometimes I do not have much time but at least I am doing something. Have a lovely New Year and look forward to viewing your work to come. Take care. Pattypan xx
I agree Helen, the promise of spring in all in the new shoots and bulbs is great!
ReplyDeleteI love both your blankets and yes it is a good idea to work on two at the same time for a little variety.
Happy new year to you and yes I'll be back here to join you in 2016!
V xx
I'm so glad that you had a lovely Christmas Helen. It's so lovely now to think ahead to the spring bulbs, although we some in flower here already! Enjoy your days off until the new year, I love this time of the year. It's been a great year blogging and see you in 2016 my friend xx
ReplyDeleteLoving your colours as always :-)!
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best for the new year dear Helen, lots of love from Mirjam.
Love your blankets and promise of a new year with spring bulbs..wishing you another prosperous and surprising one. Love Pat x
ReplyDeleteI love the color in both your blankets.. and admire the baubles you made. I just made one and was disappointed in how it came out.. yours are joined much better. I might have to try another one. Enjoy your week between.. I call it my "homey week". ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
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Happy New Year, Helen! I just adore visiting and all of your lovely creations and colors. Guaranteed to make me smile every single time!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to have found your website. I love everything you do. Your books are in my future! Happy New year!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderfully colourful new year! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Helen! to give us so many good moments! so much inspiration! thanks for give us your generous creativity! I hope that next year we can continue enjoying your beautiful things! thousand kisses! hope you have Happy 2016! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to see your projects and your plants, Helen. I am very excited about the Amaryllis bulb I grew last winter. I kept it in hopes of coaxing it to bloom again. Several weeks ago I started watering it and it has grown over foot tall stem topped with a promising bud! I will post a photo when the bud opens :) May you and yours be blessed with a happy 2016. xx
ReplyDeletewishing you a wonderful new year Helen xxx
ReplyDeleteHello Helen,
ReplyDeleteLovely colors you've chosen, and those crocheted baubles are just perfect! Sun shines here today too (yippee!), so I am sending you sunny greetings for the last days of 2015 and a very
Happy New Year 2016!
Yours,
Mia
A Very Happy New Year to You & Yours!
ReplyDeleteAs part of my 2016 winter cheer me ups, I'll be using colors from your blog because they are so cheerful and refreshing. I'm adding color therapy to aroma therapy, music, crafts, and hot chocolate. :)
Thank you for the inspiration
Lovely colour combinations xxxx Have a very happy new year :)
ReplyDeleteIt is always a treat to see your beautiful creations. Thank you so much for posting such lovelies all year long. I look forward to next years creations, too. You do cheer us up!
ReplyDeleteHello, Helen...I am here from the rave post by Brenda..she was right..this is a wonderful blog. I am now following thru Google Friends Connect and by email.
ReplyDeletePLEASE tell me you sell some of your beautiful creations...I don't have a crafting bone in my entire, olden body and could never do the things you do. They are so pretty...and I really enjoy your talent with color...I can't help but wonder if your children inherited some of your talents. My mother was so like you...she could do anything she wanted to do...I, however, didn't get a bit of her talents. :(
I would love for you to come see me sometime but please know that my blog is nothing like yours...no crafts or anything...just my every day life.
OOO and I meant to add that I grew up with a little girl living next door and her name....Helen Phillips...:)
ReplyDeleteLovely blog as ever Helen. I, too, love the colours you have used for your blankets.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Love Carole Williamson from Rossendale, Lancashire xxx
Dear Helen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your beautiful posts and sweet comments too! Wishing you and your family a Happy, Healthy and creative New Year!
Madelief x
Happy New year, Helen! Looking forward to more of your wonderful crafty posts in 2016.
ReplyDeleteI just popped over for a visit from Brenda's blog - she is so right, you are one super talented lady!! I look forward to having a good look around your blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, Helen. Your makes are so pretty. A craft New Year sounds delightful!
ReplyDeleteI have the same, always have 2 or more projects and many little projects too. I love the colors from your baubles and new blanket.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy new year!
Greetings from Marijke
Dear Helen,
ReplyDeletea very happy and successful New Year for you and your family and friends,
best wishes, cornelia
Oh so many lovely colours! I adore those baubles, so beautiful. Wish you and your loved ones a wonderful New Year ahead. Pam in Norway
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a very Happy,Healthy,Peaceful 2016.Thank you Helen for all the inspiration you have given us in sharing all your Awesome creations and your beautiful pics.Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Helen! I wish you all the best in 2016.
ReplyDeleteI received your book Christmas day.
ReplyDeleteI ve already earmarked several projects to do .
It's a lovely coffee table book.
Have a happy new year.
Looking forward to following your blog .
Jacky
You never fail to delight me Helen! Your creativity is so very inspiring! Beautiful start to a bright New year!!
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Amanda xx
PS: I have just posted my New Year Giveaway on my blog if you would like to participate :-)
Hello dear Hellen! Your posts are always beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful New Year filled with good health, joy and peace!
Hugs and love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
I've resolved to slow down this year. And I was just wondering if another granny square blanket would be too many. Nope...not after seeing yours! I'm off to my craft room to dig out some yarn.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and thanks for the inspiration!
Cindy Bee
Happy New Year to you. I like the crochet baubles. My thoughts are on Spring bulbs too - can't wait for masses of daffodils and tulips to emerge. Betty
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous and inspiring post Helen thank you! Wishing you a wonderful 2016.
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
Happy New Year Wishes!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a beautiful crafty year filled full of smiles...
Tilly x
complimenti per il tuo blog....ti seguo con piacere simona:)
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