Friday 18 May 2012

Relief and Joy!

'Its done, its done' I cried, generally to myself, as no matter how much I try to involve them in my creative endeavours my kids aren't particularly interested. No matter, as long as the bride, my gorgeous friend Rachael loves it then all is well in Woollyworld. As hoped I did manage to get the shawl finished over the weekend, in amongst cutting the huge jungle of grass that calls itself my garden and making a start on painting the hall. Pretty tiring weekend I must say, however I did have the presence of mind to book this week off work as holiday, so that I could push on with the decorating and as many other household jobs as possible. 

The shawl is now washed and pinned out on the lounge floor drying and looks as I hoped it would, gentle ivory colour, soft and large enough to manoeuvre in a few different ways on the big day. I think I'll give it a gentle press when its dried just to open out the delicate lace pattern, as although I now have blocking pins I'm not an experienced blocker (is that the correct term?) and struggle to be brave enough to drag it about as much as it probably needs. 


A very uninteresting picture I'm afraid, Its so dull and grey today even with all the lights on in the room! My blocking system consists of my son's beach towel plopped on top of a bath towel, on top of my lounge rug. Bit cobbled together but actually works quite well as the pins stab the rug (hopefully without causing any lasting damage) quite effectively.

The shawl has now been passed to the Bride to be who is really pleased with it and I even got a crafty look at some phone pictures of her dress, oh it's so beautiful she will look a dream. Rach is one of those wonderfully photogenic people with a heartwarming smile and I couldn't be happier for her and her lovely man, as they both deserve all the happiness in the world.


 I'm so looking forward to the wedding, as it's a real 'village affair', well if you don't count the fact that Tom is of Scots descent and will be wearing his kilt and Rach is from Yorkshire that is. 






On the day I will take plenty of pictures for you all to see. After all a shawl such as this doesn't come into its own until its in position round a bride's shoulders!


Wishing you all a happy Friday and don't forget to see lots of other wonderful projects hop on over to Tamis place

For lots of other creative posts pop in to Lindas place




28 comments:

  1. Your shawl looks great and can do double duty as a christening shawl when they start a family

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    1. Thank you, what a great idea. I'll make sure I mention that to her x

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  2. B.E.A.U.T.T.I.F.U.L
    She must be a beautiful bride.

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    1. Thank you. Beautiful she definitely is, inside and out! x

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  3. What a wonderful shawl and such a special thing to make for someone! Enjoy the wedding!

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    1. Thank you so much, looking forward to it enormously x

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  4. You're right that it will come into its own on the big day when wrapped around the bride's shoulders, but it looks pretty amazing as is. No wonder she loves it; it's beautiful! Very lovely work!

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    1. Thank you I really appreciate it. It was a real joy to knit knowing where it was going x

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  5. Lovely shawl! Your friend must be so pleased by such a thoughtful gesture.

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    1. She was delighted bless her, she does deserve it though. Just popped by your blog, love your project x

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    1. Thank you Stacey that's so sweet of you. I'm just so happy it's done and happy she loves it x

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  7. The shawl is gorgeous, wow!

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    1. Thanks Shirley, it's great to see you back blogging too! x

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  8. Spectacular! You've created an heirloom. How lucky to have a friend like you. I hope the big day is wonderful for everyone! Happy Friday!

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    1. You guys are so sweet, I'm beginning to feel a bit teary! Thank you x

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  9. Wow amazing!!! I was proud of my shawl. Yours is 100times more impressive!! Well done.

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    1. Now that's just not right, I've seen your shawl and its perfect. Gorgeous colour and beautifully knitted, well done you x

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  10. It has turned out beautifully - just stunning! Lucky, lucky bride!

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    1. Its strange how the first Ishbel was so tricky, but this one just rolled off the needles like a dream! x

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  11. Wow, that is just gorgeous! You have one super-lucky friend there!

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    1. Thank you so much. Congrats on your new pattern that's really exciting, you've got some lovely, lovely designs x

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  12. Beautiful! My mom just finished a bridal shawl for my sister and she is also relieved to have it complete! Such an accomplishment! Your shawl is stunning!

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    1. Thanks so much and now you need one of these for yourself!!! x

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  13. This is absolutely gorgeous!! What an awesome gift you prepared. I wish I had a friend like you .. generous and talented~
    So excited to see the shawl on the bride!

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    1. Thank you for your comment, she definitely deserves it! x

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  14. That shawl is a work of art! Well done!

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