WIPs here we come

There are many crafters out there that know this dilemma all too well... it's those "works in progress" (WIPs for short). I've certainly got my share of them. Whether it's the current economic climate, or just plain sensible - I'm going back to those old gems and making my peace with them. Some I have re-purposed, others finished, and some have been given away. It's a wonderful sense of completion to get this area of my life under control.

So onto the goodies.

The baby quilt has gone around the various craft groups I belong to, so that all who have had some input could see the final product. It went to its new home today. Almost 4 weeks after the baby was born. The recipients love it! Whew! They did marvel (in a positive way) that it was completely done by hand.


My crochet ripple lap rug/blanket. A pleasant easy diversion. It meant I could mindlessly do something and feel productive while watching TV. It's finished, and in good time too as it is VERY cold here. Temperatures outside are below freezing most nights. Now I am toasty warm inside.



Another crochet rug/blanket in progress. This one is a twist on the traditional granny square. Makes it a bit more fun and contemporary. Loving this project - nice and easy.

I modified the instructions that I found on Sarah's blog. I found that extra chain stitches were required to make the block more flexible. A different pattern can be found on Attic24's blog, while I didn't use her pattern, I used her technique for joining the blocks.