Saturday 2 June 2012

Emma's Handmade Home




As I stated in my previous post, I love blogs.  I learnt how to crochet from reading Lucy's amazing Attic 24 blog - I was pregnant with Chander No.1; I had to go on maternity leave early due to sickness - and I needed something to keep me from insanity.  I loved knitting when I was younger - my great Aunt Cassie showed me how; but when you hit teens and early twenties, university and socialising arrived and I wasn't interested. Discovering crochet was even more enjoyable; especially giving handmade blankets for friends' newborns etc.  It's also prevented many arguments in the family car when Mr Chanders is driving, particularly long journeys.....

Crochet, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch; you name it, I'll give it a go.  As with so many, my main problem is that I'm easily distracted - I have a number of projects on the go, with various bags packed full of wool/threads/fabric stuffed in various cubbyholes around my house.  I also have a very understanding husband.  I hope that by writing this blog, it will remind me of all the things I've made :  it might also encourage me to finish the unfinished......

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