Monday, September 13, 2010

Loose ends + sojourns


I've been a bit absent around here lately... (there's a lot going on)... but I have managed to grab the odd spare moment to crochet in the loose ends on my hexagon blanket. Loving my loose ends pile :) I'm on the home stretch now – crocheting a border around the blanket (just two rows of a double crochet stitch) and it will all be done :)




Now, about the sojourn... There are some beautiful French words that have been incorporated into the English language, but I think my favourite is "sojourn"... it has such a slumberous feeling to it that suggests the very best kind of holiday or break.... and that's just what's been 'going on' chez 3 Sheets... I've been getting ready for my annual sojourn to a trade fair in Paris.

Very exciting, even if it is going to be more work than play. I don't think there'll be a lot of sojourn-ing going on though... We'll be hopping around all over the place – Amsterdam, Antwerp, Bruges and London as well as Paris, and rushing back to Brisbane in time to spend the last week of the school holidays with our girls :) Looking forward to meeting up with this lovely lady in Antwerp.

So, tomorrow I'll be looking out at clouds with delicious anticipation. See you in two weeks! :)
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15 comments:

  1. JennieSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    You've got my two fav colours there I'm afraid!!

    I am very envious of you right now, I know this is for work, but you will still have such a great time! I do miss London. But Paris - how fabulous! And meeting up with a blogger friend too! Can't wait to hear about it when you get back!!xJennie.

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  2. mel @ loved handmadeSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Your crochet is looking magnificent! Such gorgeous colours & I love the hexagon & border. Have a fabulous time in Paris, you very lucky duck!

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  3. alessandraSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Brava you almost finished.
    Have a grat time in Europe.
    x

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  4. Christina LowrySeptember 13, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    Oh my! How exciting! Have a wonderful time Kylie. Paris must be one of the coolest places for a trade fair. I've only ever been to trade fairs at the Brisbane convention center! :)

    The blanket looks fantastic. I love the way you mix colours. The combination is perfect.

    xx

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  5. willywagtailSeptember 13, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    The border looks great, brings it all professionally together. Yay for finished projects. Au revoir! Cherrie

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  6. Mitsy / ArtMindSeptember 14, 2010 at 3:22 AM

    Enjoy Kylie! So sorry I had other plans when you're in Belgium! Next time for sure! Enjoy! :)

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  7. june at noonSeptember 14, 2010 at 4:30 AM

    What a lot of work, but well worth it! (The blanket.)

    Have a great sojourn--hope you get a little resting in too!

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  8. Ingrid MidaSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Dear Kylie,
    How you manage to create a beautiful blanket in a time of frantic goings on is simply amazing!
    Have a wonderful trip!

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  9. Juniper BeesSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Your hexagon blanket blows me away!

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  10. at swim-two-birdsSeptember 14, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    see you soon Kylie!
    the blanket is lovely :)

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  11. FrancescaSeptember 15, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    wow, have a fabulous sojourn! love your blanket. c'est tres jolie. x

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  12. MiaSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Your rug is sooo beautiful - great accomplishment!

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  13. MiaSeptember 15, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    hey! super-hexagon-grannys! :o)
    I work in white.
    much more fun!


    greetings from germany, from saxonia, from gisa :o)

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  14. annieSeptember 16, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Love the rug! Could you give us crochet novices a pattern to try that design?

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  15. SallyOctober 3, 2010 at 12:26 AM

    Your finished blanket is awesome... I always knew it was going to be.

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