I have finished two 12 inch crochet squares. These are already winging their way across the seas to US, where they will be included in two different afghan blankets for a charity auction.
One blanket called for warm colours, and this is my square for that blanket.
The pattern is Marigold on Ravelry
And the second blanket called for neutral colours, and this is my square for that blanket.
The pattern is Dahlia on Ravelry
(I do not recommend this pattern for novice crocheters as the pattern isn't easy to understand and I had to 'fudge' my way through it in parts).
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Pilli Pala mini house.
I cleared half of my work table ready to start on the 1/12th scale house.
But after measuring up the approximate size of the house, I found out that this space is way too small. So I've had to clear the other half of the table too, so now the whole table is just for the house build.
Sorting through the first 6 parts of the set, I realize that this house is not going to be a top-notch sturdy house like the dolls houses my dad used to make. So I need to find a base board big enough for the house and hopefully it will help to keep everything straight.
Meanwhile, I got started on what is called a Sleigh Bed.
This first pic is the footboard. The laser-cut pieces have to be removed from the sheet of wood, and this is what it looks like.
Before
I don't like the rough and rugged edges, so I gave it a thorough sanding to round off all of the edges.
This is it after sanding.
After
Much neater. I am happier with this look even though it took a big part of my day to gently sand all of the parts for the bed.
Anyway, on to the painting,
(it can be stained instead, but I want a painted bed).
Primer done and drying. Top coat to do tomorrow after another light sanding.
I have more information about my miniature house set on my blog here.
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So that was my week. Hope you had a good one too.
Happy Crafting
Cyra
4 comments:
That is so much fun. I used to have a dollhouse and my parents often bought me furniture kits for Christmas. Good memories!
Love the crochet pieces, especially the 1st one with the fuzzy pink section.
Sounds like you're going to have lots of fun putting together the 125 pieces for the dollhouse! Lovely crocheted squares.
Love your squares! That pattern must really be tough if you thought so! You are going to have lots of fun with that doll house, I think. I fixed my post; I sure don't know how half of it went missing!
The cyber police hid half of your post Judy, lol. I'll pop over there and have another look now that you've found it all.
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