Monday 16 March 2015

For those who are welcoming spring ........:)

Hope you had a nice weekend ! Just dropped in to say hello and share my finished doily :)

I completed blocking few of my crochet pieces on the weekend and now they are pending for next status - photoshoot , then they may spend some more time relaxing in next status(es) . Meanwhile , this colorful doily just made its luck for the debut .


It is a doily designed by Patricia Kristoffersen and is from the book, 'Absolutely Gorgeous Doilies,' by Leisure Arts publication . 

Named as - Perfect Pineapple - it measures 13 inches across and is made with Size 20 Anchor mercerized crochet thread and 1.5 mm hook .

I randomly chose the color and wasn't sure how would it turn in the end . It is looking nice, I guess :)

The last round of this doily had a stitch which wasn't so easy, its called - 'Split 6-TR cluster'. But once I got the rhythm, it was all a simple race to finish . I don't like pineapple patterns but since PK patterns have different stitches, I like trying those .

Anshita's exams went well and she got results for few subjects too, she has done very well :) We have Parents meeting on Wednesday and then she will move to Class VIII .

Cricket World Cup fever still on and India hasn't lost any match until now...let's hope we are champions this year too :)

The temperatures are rising here and still bearable between 35-38 C but soon it will turn very hot next month . I also updated my blog with my cross stitch 2014 finishes on the right hand sidebar .

Have a crafty week ahead!
Preeti


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51 comments:

  1. Beca16 March 2015 at 20:30

    I like the colors you chose. It really makes it look like spring. Lovely!
    xx Beca

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  2. Pradeepa16 March 2015 at 20:54

    The doily is very colorful and pretty! We are still enjoying an extending winter this year.

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    1. Preeti17 March 2015 at 13:52

      Thanks, Pradeepa!! It rained last week here so it was a bit cooler but now we can feel the summer and there won't be any looking back.

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  3. byhooks4u16 March 2015 at 20:57

    Very Pretty..where do you find those wonderful thread colors? I do a few of Patricia Kristoffersen patterns..she is one of my favorite designers.

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  4. Shami Immanuel16 March 2015 at 21:38

    Pretty doily Preeti. Colors are pleasing. We are also getting ready for summer. Waiting to see your other finishes also.

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    1. cucki16 March 2015 at 23:29

      Aww so sweet..lovely colors
      Happy spring xx

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    2. Preeti17 March 2015 at 13:55

      Thanks, Shami!! I am not getting your comments in my inbox .

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  5. Linda16 March 2015 at 22:18

    That doily is absolutely gorgeous Preeti. The colors are perfect. I made some doilies 40 years ago. I can't do it anymore though.

    Linda

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    1. Preeti17 March 2015 at 13:53

      Thank you, Linda!! :) Your mini rings is like a large doily.

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  6. Justine16 March 2015 at 23:35

    What gorgeous bright colours Preeti and such fine work. I don't know how you cope in those temperatures!

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  7. Justine16 March 2015 at 23:36

    What gorgeous bright colours Preeti and such fine work. I don't know how you cope in those temperatures!

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  8. Gramma Rita16 March 2015 at 23:56

    Such a gorgeous, colorful doily, Preeti! I've only ever made one or two PK doilies. The directions usually make my eyes go buggy and my head spin. lol They are gorgeous doilies, I just wish they were written in a way that the steps were more broken down and separated. Anyway, great job on your doily! :)

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  9. linda16 March 2015 at 23:58

    Your doily is beautiful Preeti such bright cheerful colours. Well done to you daughter for doing so well at school! :) xx

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  10. Tiffstitch17 March 2015 at 00:09

    Beautiful finish! Very bright and wonderful.

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  11. Daniela Bencúrová17 March 2015 at 01:07

    Dear Preeti, it's beautiful! Cheerful colors and delicate work, great!
    Anshita congratulations to good results in exams !!!

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  12. Algodão Tão Doce17 March 2015 at 06:51

    Olá amiga, amo apreciar seus lindos trabalhos...você acertou nas cores, elogios
    ao post maravilhoso!
    Um doce abraço, Marie.

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  13. Christine17 March 2015 at 13:07

    Wow! That is just beautiful!

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  14. Anna17 March 2015 at 16:45

    Gorgeous !!!!
    Hug
    Anna

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  15. mousumi roy17 March 2015 at 16:53

    Lovely piece:)

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  16. Mii Stitch17 March 2015 at 21:18

    Oooh, those temperatures are too hot for me :)
    Love your latest finish, the colours are so vibrant & your work so fine!! Well done!

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  17. Unknown17 March 2015 at 23:53

    Beautiful !!
    I love those colours!
    Greetings Marion

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  18. Anonymous18 March 2015 at 09:05

    Its lovely.I too made a doily recently and I made with local cotton thread. It bleed colors crazily. Sighed in relief that I did not mix colors.
    Great that Anchor threads are super color fast. I too have made different color ones.

    Congrats on Anshita's results.
    Have a good day :-)

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    1. Preeti26 March 2015 at 11:27

      Thanks, Sangeetha !! :) I love anchor because of colorfastness and also they are a bit crisp so blocking is easier.

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  19. Carol18 March 2015 at 19:58

    Such bright and pretty colors in your work, Preeti--happy colors :) And I'm happy to read that your daughter did so well! Good luck with the cricket results, too!

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  20. Unknown18 March 2015 at 23:25

    OMG!!! I love the colors! It's gorgeous!

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  21. Tüzes Beáta18 March 2015 at 23:46

    Váoh! The work is like the mandala. Very nice!

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  22. Angel19 March 2015 at 16:05

    looking nice i guess?!?
    Those are not the good words for it....it looks wonderful, great job!!!

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    1. Preeti26 March 2015 at 11:28

      Thanks for the sweet comment, Angel !!:)

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  23. Sangeetha19 March 2015 at 16:49

    Beautiful colourful doily. PK patterns can be so intricate. :)
    Ahmedabad is getting warmer too and I am dreading the advent of summer.
    Best wishes to Anshita.
    Have a lovely day

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  24. Natas Nest19 March 2015 at 22:55

    Oh Preetiiii, what a wonderful doily! I love it ♥. So colorful and cheery, great! Have a nice evening. Nata xxx

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  25. Carrie P.21 March 2015 at 06:47

    WOW! you are such an inspriation! That is fabulous. I hope I can crochet something as beautiful one day.

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  26. Sheryl22 March 2015 at 04:48

    Lovely work, what beautiful colours.

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  27. Alexandra EyeLoveKnots22 March 2015 at 23:20

    You doily is stunning! I am pinning it to try at a later time with bulky yarn. I think I would like it as a rug.
    Would love if you shared this at our Yarn Fanatic Linky Party - http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2015/03/yarn-fanatic-linky-party-28.html
    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.blogspot.com

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  28. Annette24 March 2015 at 09:59

    What a lovely piece you made!! So colorfull. Its givesme a spring feeling. Can't wait to see What more you finished

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  29. letslearnembroidery24 March 2015 at 13:42

    Your work is really neat.I love the colour combination

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  30. Tita Carré25 March 2015 at 13:09

    Hello, I love your crochet, is beauty, I love this colors, I follow your blog, I have a blog about crochet with free patterns and free crochet diagrams, visit me , hugs from Brazil.
    Visite meu blog - Tita Carré - Crochet

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    1. Preeti26 March 2015 at 10:51

      Thanks, Roberta!! I have visited your blog and followed long time back . Not sure you are aware but everytime you visit you ask me the same :)

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  31. rosey17525 March 2015 at 21:14

    Oooh, 35C is much too hot! I do not envy you there. :) But congrats on Anshita passing her exams so far! I am sure she is happy to be done.

    Love, love, love the doily~ The colors are so bright and happy, like all of your work. :D I think it fits in with "Absolutely Gorgeous" too.

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  32. Deb25 March 2015 at 21:41

    Lovely work!! Great colors!

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  33. diamondc26 March 2015 at 21:34

    Preeti: I love the bright colors of your doily's, they are lovely, on my bucket list for retirement I want to learn to knit and crochet, I can do a chain stitch with a crochet hook, I think that is a great beginning.

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  34. ♥ Nia27 March 2015 at 01:07

    Beautiful work Preeti! Love the colors :) gorgeous!!!
    Hugs&smiles

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  35. Annette-California27 March 2015 at 10:58

    WOW! Your doily is GORGEOUS!!! I love it! love Annette

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  36. Thoeria27 March 2015 at 18:07

    Love it Preeti!! It really is gorgeous!

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  37. Carmen N29 March 2015 at 08:37

    I love Patricia K's patterns - they are so beautiful. However, I've never seen one looking so strikingly colorful. Wow! Great job

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  38. Julie's Lifestyle29 March 2015 at 19:45

    I love this doily that you crocheted. The colors are beautiful and remind me of spring!

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  39. Rachel @ The Philosophers Wife30 March 2015 at 02:34

    Oh, how beautiful! It truly is stunning. :-) Thanks so much for sharing at the Yarn Fanatic Party!

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