Life definitely decided to take over in the past few weeks. I was caught up in its events, unexpected turns and many new beginnings. Besides I did it -- I finished my BIG Summer Blanket. Well, it was completed on the 21st of November, but I could post about it only now. I am not making it a huge Ta-dah, and somehow other things now seemed more important than this afghan. But yes, I can't believe I actually have it now and I am so thrilled to be able to make this myself.
As you see it is sunny in India still, especially around 10 in the morning, it is such a pleasant time to be outside. Here my D helping to present the blanket he liked a lot too, and already cuddled up inside it few evenings ago.
It was my birthday on the 26th, and this is a small rose my D gifted me after the clock stroke 00.00. The rose is still so fresh and has become even more beautiful as petals unfolded. He also gifted me a pack of 6 handmade neem soaps. Oh, what else can be better than a fragrance filled shower? :) Though he says he doesn't know how to choose gifts, he knows my choice well now. Come on, it's been more than 3 years!
May be you remember me mentioning our citrus tree. So here are its fruits we collected yesterday morning. Fragrant, fresh, juicy tangerines as I call them. Mmm... :)
That's all in this post of mine, but more is coming. I have started small cross stitch projects, and another crochet afghan, a smaller one this time. I am in a winter holidays mood that much that I even saw a snowfall at our back yard in my dream, and could breathe in fresh slightly frosty air... in my dream. What can I do? I am a winter type of a girl.
I am missing all of you a lot, my friends, but I tried to visit some of your posts and comment. Hope everything is fine in your corner of the world. Take care and have an awesome week ahead! Happy December!
Hi Anna, Blanket looks absolutely stunning, the colors are great in their hands, health, work great patience, so I like a good days use... :)
ReplyDeleteYour summer blanket is just gorgeous - what a tremendous amount of work. Happy belated Birthday to you!! We are Birthday twins - my Birthday is on the 26th also. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to you! Your completed afghan looks absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is filled with tropical warmth ! so lovely. I wish you a very happy birthday !!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I think your blanket is beautiful. I like the colors you picked and how you arranged the squares. It's a one of a kind treasure for you to enjoy for many years. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday Anna there does seem to be a lot of November birthdays around, mine was the 20th. I love your blanket it has turned out so well the colours are fabulous together, have a lovely December yourself. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Happy birthday and CONGRATULATIONS on finishing the blanket. Thank you for taking us along for the journey and letting us see it unfold. I hope you had a lovely day on your birthday and those tangerines look wonderful. Oh, and scented soap is a perfect gift. Something to make every day smell nice.
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is just awesome. I love it!!!! And happy belated bday to you; I"m the 27th myself!
ReplyDeleteHappy late birthday! Love the colors in your afghan! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh fresh self picked citrus and your blanket turned soooo wonderful. happy belated birthday as well :)
ReplyDeletehope you have a joyful advent, Diana
Wow, that is one amazing and colorful blanket!! Bravo!
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Anna,happy belated birthday with love and blessings to you! Your afghan is beautiful, beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, your blanket is stunning! It is so colorful, bright and cheery. What a fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Amazing blanket!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Anna, and your blanket is gorgeous. Such lovely colours, and I really like the block arrangement. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy December ;o) Your blanket is so beautiful! Well done! You should be very proud of yourself! I love the rose! How special! Happy Birthday ;o) All the best o)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Hindustanka! That blanket is fantastic - the colours are amazing!! :o)
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday wishes Anna! Sorry for wishing you so late.
ReplyDeleteAnd the blanket is wonnnnnnnnnnderfullll!!! :-) I love the colours. Did you use Vardhman yarn for this ? How many skeins did you need totally ?
Lots of love,
Ranjitha
Great!! Congrats on your blanket :)) now you are a proud member of blanket makers club :) it looks awesome!! Kudos to you!!
ReplyDeleteBelated happy birthday to you!!:) was it 26 th on 26 th ?;)
I was having a rough sickness time, then my daughter was running high fever on her birthday..so lost touch with blogland for almost 3 weeks..hopefully will get back by Monday.
Your blanket is so beautiful. The colors really do go together so well. We had two very cold and fresh, brisk days here then today the dust came and it got warm again. Yuck! Have been eating tangerines every day for weeks now. How lucky to have a tree right in your own yard. :) Wishing you all the best, Tammy
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I have gotten SO far behind on my blog reading. Life does get in the way..HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY - I hope it was GRAND! The blanket is AWESOME!!!!!!!! Can't tell you enough how happy those colors are! Great job, Anna - XOXOXO Tanya
ReplyDeleteHow did i miss this post! Infact i dont seem to be getting your post updates Anna, I specifically clicked on your blog to check if you finished this blanket :) Anyways, what a wonderful sight to behold! I love the first picture, it shows the blanket in all its hues and colors...Love the way you have laid the squares together.. Hope you guys spend many a wonderful cosy times under it! Oh.. and belated b day to you my dear and here's wishing you many more to come!!
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning blanket.!!!! you are really talented Anna..
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