Some Progress

I've only been stitching on Monday mornings lately. I've made a small bit of progress on the Bees in the Greenhouse piece. I attempted to do the 'ironwork' in the roof of the second motif and much to my relief, everything matched up. I'm so paranoid about making mistakes on this 40ct fabric. Also, when stitching with a group, I don't have 100% of my attention on my work.

I didn't even try to stitch another one of these zinnias. The counting is very challenging and I need extra magnification - using the magnifier on my lamp PLUS my magnifying reader glasses.

 I love the different colours - some of which I'm changing. It doesn't make up to anything useful; just a pretty 3D hexagonal stitched piece. The holes in this fabric are quite closed. I'm guessing the linen fibres bloomed during the dyeing process. 

I've finished four more octagons and three more granny squares for the Persian Tiles blanket. 

I'm just randomly picking ones to repeat to provide contrast. 

Each octagon weighs 30g. Technically, I have enough yarn to make over 36 octagons so I could try and squeak out 6 more for down the right side so the blanket is 5 x 6. I am trying to find a local source for yarn that would work for the border. Michaels seems to be divesting itself of Patons Astra yarn. I may have to find a compatible Loops & Threads brand that has similar colours to what I've been using.

I'll take it to my craft group tonight and attach the new pieces.

I have really enjoyed making this blanket and am seriously considering making another one. Not that I need any more of them but I'm sure I know some 'crochet-worthy' folks who might want one for themselves. With acrylic yarn, they're pretty inexpensive to make.

• I've been watching 'House' on Prime and am into the second season. The main character's rudeness is kinda getting to me - behaviour that wouldn't be tolerated in real life. Not sure I'll keep watching it.
• Just started watching 'Waterfront' on Prime last night. Lots of flawed characters. Not sure how things can ever work out for the family as they're so involved in underhanded/illegal activities. Kinda like 'Breaking Bad' at the seashore.