Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Home Sweet Home!

 Week 6 in the Crochet challenge was make a scrap project using your yarn stash. 
Well that is easy enough.
I was searching through pintrest and other blogs for something new
when I happened across Alessandra's blog!
 
Oh! My! Goodness!! 
 
I immediately grabbed my hook and some scraps and got started.
I modified her pattern slightly.  But really, it is perfect just as it is.
 
 
For the very first time I did some hand-stitching to add the home, sweet, home...
I need to practice.  A LOT!   
 
 

A little felted heart for the center...
 
 
I added one of Lucy's scrappy birds...and hung it up by the front door.
I am so happy with this little scrap project. 
 
 
 
 
I also have been adding to this crazy, never-ending afghan. 
Scraps from every project I have been working on. 
Sort of like a memory quilt, but a crochet version.
 
 
One square has 31 color changes!!  I am using a size 5 hook and joining as I go.
Trying to weave in the ends before they get too out of hand.
 
 
 
 This is what 31 color-changes looks like from behind!   
62 ends in one square?!  What was I thinking?
 
 
Linking up with
 

 
 
 

 
 

25 comments:

  1. Oh how cute. That is a very clever idea to use up some scraps and it will look so pretty in your house. Thank you for sharing with us.
    Have a wonderful day.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Aw isn't it lovely!

    I love scrappy blankets although 62 ends would probably be too much for me to want to deal with. It looks wonderful though

    ReplyDelete
  3. Your "home sweet home" looks really adorable Robbie!!!!!
    I'm glad that the tutorial worked for you and I thank you both for your kind compliments and the back link to my blog!!!! ;oD
    Enjoy crocheting and have a happy week, xxxxxx Ale

    ReplyDelete
  4. i am in love with this. so sweet

    ReplyDelete
  5. Love your scrap projects :). Weaving in ends is a tiresome end to a project, 62 is a lot in such a small space!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. It's crazy!!I figure it is going to take a long, long time to finish.

      Delete
  6. Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love love love your home sweet home - it is totally amazing, well done! I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it, what a brilliant idea x x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Rachel. Can't wait to see what yours looks like.

      Delete
  7. I really do love your home sweet home, what a lovely thing to greet you as you come through the door. Definitely one for the list.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Holy thread fest, Batman! I can see why you are sewing in as you go. It's beautiful though. As is your sweet door decoration. So cute!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Since I LOVE sewing in the ends sooo much, I thought this was just the perfect project for me! :)

      Delete
  9. The home sweet home is great! What a wonderful idea :) Good luck with the blanket the squares look amazing

    ReplyDelete
  10. It's lovely, what a great idea. :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. I love the scrappy afghan. I have made a similar one but the little scraps were made into over 400 little squares that were then all joined with a single color: Vanna White's Grandma's Flower Garden.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you. Wow! 400!! I bet that was lovely.

      Delete
  12. This picture is just beautiful. I HAVE to make one of those next time a house warming gift is required, in fact I might have to make them for everyone I know!
    I hate sewing in ends with a vengeance, I feel for you - I really do!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Home sweet home & bird is SO DARNED so cute; I love that idea! The afghan is gorgeous and I admire your courage with all those ends!

    ReplyDelete
  14. The house in the frame is adorable! It turned out so well! Visiting from Go Crochet Crazy party!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Hello Robbie
    Saw your Home Sweet Home on Linda's stash buster April party. It is so cute such a great idea for a picture! Oh those ends my worst nightmare!!!!! Blanket is going to look so good though!

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

    ReplyDelete
  16. Great picture - fab idea!
    Ali

    ReplyDelete
  17. I love the Home Sweet Home, it such a great idea! Your granny blanket is adorable too, and I love that it's a memory blanket. Very nice projects - thanks for sharing :)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Robbie, all of your projects are so beautiful! I love the afghan, the house and the adorable little bird next to it. :) Thank you for sharing at last week's Go Crochet Crazy Link Party (for all things homemade and handmade). I hope to see you again for this Friday's link party at www.GoCrochetCrazy.blogspot.com !

    ReplyDelete
  19. Robbie, congratulations!! Your post was one of the most-clicked on links shared at last week's link party! As a result, you'll be featured in my party this week at GoCrochetCrazy.blogspot.com ! Stop by and grab your "I've Been Featured" badge. :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Very cute! Found you through the Crazy Link Along plus you are also on my Google plus as a recommendation. :)

    http://kimiikins.blogspot.com/2014/05/colors-potential-for-creativity.html

    ReplyDelete