Thursday, 20 November 2025

Mixed Crafts

Morning and what a morning to wake up to-almost 3inches of snow and still snowing! 
Just a mixed craft post today -the first crochet blankie is the 13th one I have made for Hollie since she was born-she is now 16yrs and still has them all on her bed. She picked the colours and must admit this is my favourite of them all -my fave colour being green-it measures 4ft x4ft and was definitely a labour of love.
The second one I made a few months ago and then a couple of graphite drawings from Helen.

Outlawz-ATG in a card free zone





Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated.
carol x x x

28 comments:

Linby said...

oh goodness Carol all that snow! A good reason to stay in and craft! These are beautiful blankets and wonderful drawings from Helen.

dutchess said...

Beautiful blanket Carol love the greens…we have only has a very light cover and it’s all gone now,the sun is shining but staying warm in my craft room xxx

Elle-Jeanne said...

Prachtige gehaakt3 dekentje Ca4ol.
Mooie Kleuren.
Maar die tekeningen van Helen zijn schitterend.
Knap gedaan.
Groetjes Elle-Jeanne

Lynne said...

Whoa all those blankets! I too like the green one and your daughters drawings are wonderful. Lets hope the snow is not with you for long.

Chris said...

Hope the snow doesn't hang around too long Carol, think it's meant to be getting milder- not a fan of snow as early as November (well at any time really!)
Your crocheted blankets are beautiful- the green is my favourite too. Your daughter is very talented, such wonderful drawings.
xx

meg said...

Beautiful blankets Carol the greens are gorgeous,lovely to see Helen's stunning art work.

Chrissy said...

Oh!..snow, how wonderful, for a little while, stay warm and cosy, and that wont be hard if you kept one of these beautiful blankies, or at least have one of your own, love the drawings, absolutely so talented..
luv CHRISSYxx

HilaryJane said...

There is no better reason for staying home warm and cosy than snow. Thanks for sharing your crochet. They are beautiful as are those drawings. So talented xx

Beebeebabs said...

Beautiful work as always. Love the drawings!!!

kaartenepidemie said...

Lovely cosy blankets wooooowww the drawings are beautifully
Maybe here the snow is coming soon , take care 💚 Epie

Alyson Mayo said...

Such beautiful blankets - and those drawings! Fabulous as usual :)

aussie aNNie said...

Carol a lovely post of your work and Helen's are. Can you PM me as I am concerned if you left me group. Been missing your work xx

brenda said...

My, lots of snow, stay indoors weather. Lovely crochet and artwork, especially Anubis, nice memories of Egyptian trips.

B x

Mrs.B said...

Lovely blankets and the green is my favourite, your daughter is very talented, the drawings are fabulous.
Hope your snow doesn't last too long, we had a couple of inches but then rain in the afternoon to was most away. Avril xx

Janette said...

Your blankets are gorgeous Carol, I love them. Holly is such a talent, I missed seeing her fabulous creations on FB so this is a real treat, wow, she is amazing. xx

ScrappyHorses said...

Wow, what a lovely blanket! I'm sure Hollie feels the love when she wraps up in this beauty! So happy you shared with us at The Outlawz AG in a Card Free Zone. Katrina
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KarinsArtScrap said...

it all looks fab and creative Carol..........gr karin

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, your beautiful blankets! I love that Hollie keeps all 13 on her bed. My mom made oodles of these as lap blankets for nursing home patients. Helen's artwork has always blown me away. I was stunned the first time you showed it and I'm still stunned. You are a very talented family!

Lisa said...

The crochet blanket in green is such a standout piece, and it is touching that Hollie has kept all thirteen together over the years. The size and detail make it feel like a true labor of love. Helen’s graphite drawings add a striking contrast to the softness of the blankets, showing the breadth of creativity in your family.

Sarn said...

Not a flake here this week! Hope you stayed warm and cosy!

Those lovely crocheted blankets will certainly keep you warm while you make them!

Fabulous artwork from the talented Helen too. Amazing detail. xxx

creationsnz said...

Very soothing crocheting simple blankets - my fave is the one with the pinky-purple with the blue centre. xCarolG

EmmaT said...

Beautiful blankets, love the green tones and beautiful artwork by Helen. Snow here in Cornwall is a very very rare sight and even more so for it to stay more than a few hours

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Lovely crochet work Carol, those types of blankets are very warm and cozy. Helen's pencil drawings are superb, they must have taken ages to do.
Lorraine

pinky said...

Hollie, I am sure will treasure all her beautiful blankets Carol. Your stitching is so neat and tidy, my tension is all over the place lol. Wow Helen never disappoints! These are absolutely stunning! I hope that snow has cleared away now!!

pinky said...

Oh forgot to thank you for your card. It arrived and is the first one to be displayed!! Thanks so much. It's beautiful.

Chrissy said...

Hi Carol, just a little noter from Lisa Peronto to say thank you so much for her Christmas card, she was just thinking about you and the card turned up, so she is a happy camper now, but still cannot contact you, only on here through me..hope you are well, stay safe..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Christine said...

Gorgeous Blankets, I've never been one for knitting or crochet but certainly love seeing other xx
Sorry I haven't been around but I just got back from a little Mexican warmth now ready for the onset of winter. Sorry to hear you have already had snow.

Brenda said...

Art definitely runs in your family, Carol. I love the green blank too!