Finishing my teal granny holiday project

Increasingly part of my packing list is which crochet project I’m taking away with us, and for our August trip to Lincolnshire that was no different. Holiday crochet is best served by something that requires little thought and attention and after the success of my mustard campfire granny, I was keen to try another. And one that MOH would use at home if the stars ever align again for us to use our fire pit again!

Along the way I acquired some wool from my mum, and with no real plan - other to keep the indigo and green alternating as constants - I welcomed the additions. As it turned out above every 10 alternate rows or so I used a bolder colour, whether that was yellow, pink or purple - and that worked out well too I think.

Apart from when I ran out of purple about 10 trebles from the final corner, which is where the black made an impromptu substitution and bagged itself a place in the border for continuity. This one is about five rows bigger than the mustard one, and again that’s a conscious decision to make it more useable.

As it turned out, it’s also a really good match for the colours we have in our main living room - which was completely unintentional, but welcome. And it also gave me a great place to take some photos, as well the weather’s not very fire-pit like at the moment. I’m hopeful though…

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It turned out pretty well, I think - and I don’t think it’ll be my last great granny!

In the Ambassador's Office

A week or so ago I discovered that this week is London Craft Week and saw details of an exhibition taking place at the Argentine Ambassador’s Residence and both the exhibition and the venue appealed so I booked my ticket knowing that I had some time off from work. And so on Monday I headed up to Victoria and had a short walk in the sunshine amongst the gleaming white buildings (I know this - I forgot my sunglasses) towards Belgrave Square, and into a building I’ll probably never get to go into again.

This post is all about the art on display in the Ambassador’s office, which itself was pretty special. I’ll share another post or two on some of the other exhibits, all of which were stunning. It was great to see the modern makings alongside such a grand and often traditional setting, I’ve long been a believer that the two can mix and look great together.

The office itself was pretty special.

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Like elsewhere in the exhibition there was contrasting artwork on display. These small ceramics by Cecilia Moore on the side table just inside the door caught my eye, mainly for their form and texture.

SEA LIFE, CECILIA MOORE

SEA LIFE, CECILIA MOORE

The pastel pink of these, and the shape and pattern were the attraction of these pieces by Frances Priest.

FRANCES PRIEST

FRANCES PRIEST

There were several items of paper craft on show by Tracy Bush - it was the simplicity of these, and the use of everyday items that appealed here - and may just have nudged me to get out my die cutter the next day. I’m intrigued and fascinated by art from everyday items and believe each of us have something within us to do something special.

THE COLLECTOR, TRACY BUSH

THE COLLECTOR, TRACY BUSH

TRACY BUSH

TRACY BUSH

THE POSTMAN, TRACY BUSH

THE POSTMAN, TRACY BUSH

These rings by Jeremy May lodged within books were intriguing too. Classics within classics I’m sure.

JEREMY MAY

JEREMY MAY

JEREMY MAY

JEREMY MAY

The room stealer though was this piece by Jon Lewis - I know if it was on my desk I’d get very little work done.

ICARON & PHATEON, JON LEWIS

ICARON & PHATEON, JON LEWIS

JON LEWIS

JON LEWIS

I continue to be in awe of art like these books by Batool Showghi who makes something very intricate look almost easy - I’m under no illusion that it is!

IMMIGRANT BOOKS, BATOOL SHOWGHI

IMMIGRANT BOOKS, BATOOL SHOWGHI

BATOOL SHOWGHI

BATOOL SHOWGHI

Nor, I’m sure is this piece by Thurle Wright. The beauty of these artworks is they look effortless, but I’m pretty sure that’s an illusion.

MARKING TIME, THURLE WRIGHT

MARKING TIME, THURLE WRIGHT

There were so many more pieces - and I’ve many more photos to share too - it was just the solo trip out that I didn’t know I needed.

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The Garden Year: October 2021

Hello there and welcome back to my garden linky, which opens at the start of each month and stays open for the whole month - meaning you can link up at any time. You’re welcome to link any posts that have a garden theme - this could be your garden, the plants you’re growing or the gardens you visit, or anything in between - just so long as it’s related to gardening.

Plants in their prime this month

  • Beauty berry - callicarpas for it’s cluster of purple berries

  • Dogwoods

  • Michaelmas Daises

What to do in the garden this month

  • Move tender plants into a greenhouse or shelter

  • Cut back perennials which have died down

  • Prune climbing roses

  • The last mow for your lawn

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