Lately writing my blog posts seems like I am 'beaming in' to my blog for a nanosecond and putting words to screen in between two breaths. I was in Montreal for work for the last four days, I have two, count them, two papers due by Monday, and I am off to Montreal/Ottawa next week (big breath here). After this weekend I have one more week of school left and then I get a three week break between classes. I - can't - wait!!!
I wanted to show you the doilies I crocheted last week - I love how they look like they are floating on air. Happy, colorful little stars gracing my coffee table. I will reiterate that I am most definitely NOT the doily type, however, I could not resist this colorful thin cotton yarn and this project was just right for it. Notice the hint of yellow in my photos - that is my way of pretending that we have sun.
Happy weekend everyone.
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The doilies are fab and I just love the photo's. Do hope you get to enjoy the 3 week study break!
The doilies are incredibly beautiful, like flowers. You're so talented, Raina, and an inspiration for sure.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend! xo
Yipee -- Thank you for posting today. All is right with the world now -- the weekend just isn't the weekend without a post from Raina.
You're too funny -- I'm not the doily type either, but I sure love the new, mod colorful ones. Ok, I might be the doily type -- I like the old fashioned ones our grandmas made too -- in moderation. Does that mean I'm getting old? ;-)
Good luck next week -- hang in there until the break!
Your doilies are the first doilies I've ever looked at and thought, I'd like to make one of those - LOL Really exquisite color colors and designs.
Sorry that work/school has you feeling overwhelmed. Just take one day at a time and remember your break is almost here. Enjoy your Sunday morning and pretty flowers!
Those definetly are not your average doilies- I am not a doily person either but would gladly have those gracing my coffee table. Great work!
Your pictures are fantastic..enjoy your much deserved break. :)
Its lovely when a break comes, but where does the time go? Loving your crochet and photos. I'm not a doiley type either but they look very attractive. Jane x
ok, doily type? hmmmmm. I have just a small handful of ones my paternal grandmother made and I love them because of their history, they're pretty too. so.. I'm sounding like everyone else here ;^) they're really not 'on display'. I think yours are gorgeous and I'm having a crochet envy moment :^D
love those 'sunny' photos!
just keep breathing and moving forward, your 3 week holiday break will be here soon, I'm happy for you!
What school are you talking about? Do you teach, do you study? It is 1.13 at night here and I have just finished my paper. Big breath over here too. Philosophy and crocheting is a good combination. If I said that to my professor he would not let me through the school. Masculine environment still overruling the department. OR rather intolerant. Ah. Lovely doilies.
delightful!
Lovely!
How do you get that floating on air?????
Hi, Raina! Those doilies do look like they're floating--magic photos! And there are so pretty. I'm not a doily person either, but I love the shapes & colors here. Your trick of yellow must lift you since the weather hasn't been too great there.. Do hope the sun returns in time for your break soon! :o) ((HUGS))
It's wonderful to have you beamed in to share such beautiful work and lovely images. Doiles in those colours are quite a different proposition from 'doilies' so I believe you're not really a doily person.
how lovely the crochet is,Raina...I have had the urge to pick up my hook as well.
one day at a time~~breathe...
those are gorgeous! a fun way to enjoy some down time!
Oh! Your color palette seems to come right from the Caribbean!
Just beautiful doilies and I love yoiur photographs too. What yarn have you used? And why do I as a fellow non doily person feel the need to go and make some!!?
I'm not a doily person either but they do look cute sitting underneath a plate of cakes at teatime!
lovely photos! i especially adore the light + feline friend in the last one :)
xo Alison
busy gal! i love your cat's expression.
Your doilies are like fantabulous lily pads! Yes, I made up the word.
I love your little floating doilies. The colors you used are just wonderful! Here's to a great 3 week break from school!
Your doilies are very pretty and bright, like poseys. Crocheting has been a place I could go in my life when the world was getting too much for me. Easy to pick up and not requiring much of me, just pleasure of using my hands. It is a stress reliever for me and a place I can meditate. Color therapy.
WONDERFUL photos!!!
Those are gorgeous! I love the bright colors and airy look!
they are fabulous !
i'm the one who thinks colors give LIFE to doilies -- and small ones make wonderful coasters.
i wish you some relaxing days (hang in ! xo) but then it is not so bad because maybe you can crochet on the plane ?! ;)
ps : i love how you manage pictures in large square size on your blog !
As it is pouring down rain, this post brings such brightness into my life. Even if it was written dashing between jobs and tasks...full of color. Good luck getting all your papers done...and enjoy your break!
hi raina!
love your chrochet work!
hope you will have sun in those days.
greetings from germany,
rosa
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