Hi there everyone!
Great celebrations today!
Week 572 of WOYWW!
WOYWW 11 - What is On Your Workdesk WednesdayWeek 572 of WOYWW!
In the land of Blog, there is a hop called WOYWW,
For running it, our Head Desker, Julia, must take a bow,
All over the world she gathers desks all in a row,
And thereupon we Bloggers our work we do show.
It’s our eleventh anniversary which has come upon us now,
So let’s all join together to celebrate our Eleventh WOYWW!
Huge Congratulations dear Julia, and also ably aided by Lunch Lady Jan!
So to check out desks elsewhere.. see our Queen Julia of WOYWW, Over Here!
To my up close desk showing WOYWW objects over the years! Monkeys with WOYWW badges proudly ready for anniversary party time! Clever dumfing ATCs by Jo, my first PiF from Jozarty back in 2011 - my first anniversary with WOYWW, started blogging Nov 2010, joined WOYWW Jan 2011.
However this is the star of the show. My UFO (Un-Finished Object) as Julia challenged us to finish a UFO! This was mine a fortnight ago.
Here’s the FINAL square in each of its stages this week. It starts as a circle, then turns into a square.
Front of this desk trying to work on a card with some beautiful iris Die cuts kindly sent by Darnell for my English octogenarian called Iris, who has her birthday in June.
I’ve four NBUS (two were gifts) I realised to chose for background to irises. At far rear on left is my only card which will share below.
It’s a crotcheted teacloth, started in 1988, Aust. bicentennial year. Did first half in 18 months, then Dec 1989, I broke my right arm badly, it came to grinding halt. Never quite built up impetus again, so took another 30 years to finish!
Yes, a 32 year old UFO. When lifted it out I had one and bit squares to go. Each last row on a square you tediously crotchet new square onto teacloth.
Believe you me, Row 10 is not for the faint hearted.
There are 49 squares in all.
Ta-dah!
And here is the teacloth finished!
Am soooo excited to finally have finished .. thank YOU Julia!
And ready for a tea party! Cuppa anyone? The kettle so on! For those who crotchet it’s done in no 20 thread, I mostly use it, have once done no 40. The hook was 1.25mm, pretty fine,key stitch to make star pattern is popcorn stitch, I varied the stitch though from 5 to 4 trebles. My very crafty and funny Yorkshire grandmother taught me to crotchet.
I was actually taught to crotchet with sewing thread, cause that was what was available, did mauve edge around a plain handkerchief.
Here is one of my grandma's many crotchet pieces, Nanna made us all lots of blankets too and stuffed toys, like this one.
Now briefly a card.. a quick snippety one because had this wonderful printed image with WAW verse printed postcard left over from mail out. Been very busy over four days doing monthly mail or delivery for our oldies church group, since still not meeting.
Anyone recognise this one? Very 1960s when made, Rupert bear. Love him, think my brother had a Rupert Annual. Do you remember the Annuals? Loved those books.
Aussie photos were from walk, this past week.
Firstly the dog in the far right distance made me laugh. He was being called and knew it but so didn’t want to move.
A lovely spot, who would?
This is a bit further along the path.
Lastly the stunning sunset Monday.
A lovely spot, who would?
Well, have a wonderful Wednesday everyone, keep well, God willing I’ll be around later on.
May God bless you all and those you love and keep you safe, I’m praying for you and your countries too.
Prayer hugs Shaz in Oz.x 🙏🏻🤗❤️
Thought of the day:
This is the verse on the card above from Isaiah, a wonderful book.
Such beautiful words!
This is the verse on the card above from Isaiah, a wonderful book.
Truly the word of God is an anchor to the soul, full of hope help and comfort for all who come to our loving Father God in their distress.
Linking over to:
**Word Art Wednesday - anything goes. Both card and crocheted teacloth.. http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au/
** my card uses snippets, all but base, which actually embossed with Embossaliscious Orchid 8 x8 do like their size. Am off to playground! Yay! http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com/2020/05/pixies-snippets-playground-challenge-378.html?m=1
** my card uses snippets, all but base, which actually embossed with Embossaliscious Orchid 8 x8 do like their size. Am off to playground! Yay! http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com/2020/05/pixies-snippets-playground-challenge-378.html?m=1
** Simon Says Wednesday Recycle, top image recycled from postcard left over.
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-recycle/
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-recycle/
Wow, Shaz... that is some UFO - it looks gorgeous. Don't spill tea on it, please!! Happy WOYWW and take care and stay safe. Helen #2
ReplyDeleteLovely photos and indeed wonderful beautiful words to end your anniversary post with.
ReplyDeleteMy oh my, what a beautiful cloth you have finished. That is absolutely something else! Never mind how long it took to make it was worth every minute you spent on it.
My aunt could not teach me to crochet she was too quick with it but mum did teach me and I did a large mat with Solomon's knots and pineapples. I was so proud - and now I have forgotten how to crochet. That aunt made me two dresses and a two piece suit in the 60's - she was so good at things like that. ( I still have a full length Arran coat she once knitted.) I shared her birthday but I didn't have her patience!
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful cloth and doily.
Blessings, Neet 5 xx
If I were that dog, I wouldn't move either. What a beautiful place. And speaking of beautiful. Your crochet tablecloth and Grandmother's doily are both gorgeous. I know how much work that is because I love thread crochet. What a lovely heirloom you've made.
ReplyDeleteI hope your week is wonderful.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Morning Shaz. Happy 11th anniversary. Oh my word! And I thought mine was an ancient UFO. Well done, the table top cloth is superb. Good for you to have finished it. I trust you enjoyed your afternoon tea sitting there next to the little table. Yes, Rupert Bear was part of my childhood - and yes, we had some of the annuals! Quite possibly, my brother still has them! Great Aussie shots of your walk.
ReplyDeleteTake care. Stay safe. God bless.
Margaret #3
I normally bring out all my WOYWW paraphernalia I have accumulated over the years, but for some reason, that didn't happen this year. Glad to see all of yours. What a lovely retrospective, but also an incredible completed project. My grandmother used to crochet, too. It's a lost art form, I fear. Not by you, obviously. Happy WOYWW from # 6.
ReplyDeleteWow that's some UFO absolutely beautiful and now finished. I used to love Rupert the bear and had an aunt who gave me an annual every Christmas. How I wish I had kept them as I am sure they would be worth a lot of money now. Thank you for your friendship and may God bless you. Ani #1
ReplyDeleteShaz, that cloth is absolutely beautiful, well done indeed for making the effort to finish it. I've never crocheted with yarn that fine, I don't think I would ever finish anything that grows so slowly.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, although I guess you have already had the greater part of it already.
Bless you for sharing
Chris #8
Wow Shaz....thats what I call a UFO. Well done for finishing it...it's stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your love and friendship over the last 11 years.
Hugs,
Annie x #11
Now that really is a magnificent finished UFO shaz, so pretty in design you must be so proud of yourself that you have finally finished it after all those years. I had a Rupert teddy as a child along with annuals every year, he was a very popular bear here in the UK.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very Happy 11th WoywW Anniversary, sending blessings your way Hugs Tracey #11 xx
Wow Shaz, you must hold the record for longest UFO. What a beautiful piece it is now it's finished. My Dad had a Rupert Bear annual. Wee started by following the story through the pictures, then moved onto the short rhymes then eventually the longer story elements. Happy anniversary, stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #15
ReplyDeleteHappy 11th Bloggyversary Shaz! Wow, what an amazing UFO project you chose to finish, it's amazing!! You made me laugh saying that Row 10 was the blighter...there's always one isn't there! Just wonderful to see you on the desks all these years, thank you for your friendship.
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 4 xxx
Oh Shaz, you have topped the list for the most amazing completion of a UFO and what a project it is beautiful. Thanks for inviting us all to afternoon tea, I am sipping my lemon and ginger tea while I scoff a piece of chocolate. Here's to you Shaz for a wonderful anniversary. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteSandra de @16
Oh Shaz - you really made me laugh. Your crochet is amazing and I love it but I too have a bit of crochet on the go - guess what - a woolly kangaroo and Joey!!!! A friend gave it to me and at the time I said "I'm not very good with patterns, I mostly manage straight pieces of crochet" AND - well yes I was right. Not sure my Roo will ever get finished but I will give it a go. Happy 11th bloggyversary! xx Jo
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz! Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful poem about WOYWW! And your stunning UFO! So, so beautiful! All ready for a very fancy cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments and sharing all your lovely cards and photos of lovely Australia! And your prayers! God bless you for that!
Lots of love and hugs,
Cardarian
I love your crocheted teacloth; it's so finely done it looks like tatting. I love things like this and have similar style cloths in my 2 letting rooms.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY WOYWDW Anniversary
ReplyDeleteLove the crocheting its so fine and really pretty,
Lilian B #21
Oh my goodness, Shaz. What an amazing piece of work. I would love to get a cuppa at your home ;) - Also with that view which is so so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing!
Happy WOYWW Anniversary
Mariane #25
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Hello Shaz,
ReplyDeleteyour crochet wonders are amazing. I love cute animals, but the tablecloth is the most beautiful thing I saw and was made with a crochet hook. I'm under a great WOW !!
hugs
BożenA
Happy WOYWW anniversary dear and OH-MY-GOODNESS... a 30 years old UFO, you win! And what an end-sprint you made now, finishing it within a week - it does look wonderful! Big hug from Holland, Marit #32
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz, I reckon we've both been here about the same time, how lovely. Thats a gorgeous UFO you did, its a beautiful piece.Lots of lovely WOYWW memories on your desk too. Yes, I do remember Rupert, my (late) youngest brother was crazy about him, had loads of toys, and yes all the annuals too. Still quite amazed we actually got to meet you! Who'd have thought it? Beautiful scenic shots, and the dog one makes me smile. Sending you much love from us both, Shaz & Doug. XxXxxX #12
ReplyDeleteWow Shaz, I think that has to be the oldest and most beautiful UFO I've seen - the work is exquisite and it looks so pretty with the tea set laid out on it.
ReplyDeleteI adored Rupert Bear as a child and always had the annuals, although they are long gone now - what lovely memories he brings back.
Happy WOYWW Annivesary and I hope you have a good week,
Hugs, Diana xx #28
ooh Shaz , your UFO is beautiful,Just stunning - well done , 32 years is not long. my mum used to crochet doilies a little like that .Have a great week and stay safe xxx Soojay #27
ReplyDeleteOh my! here I go again memories of more unfinished projects! I used to do a little crochet in the past and I'm sure there must be something upstairs just waiting to be completed. Your crochet is fantastic and I would love to come to yours for tea. How lucky I was to have met you I will never forget that day. Thanks for all your kind words and wishing you a very happy woyww 11th Anniversary. Big hugs, Angela x17x
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz! Such talent! that tablecloth is beautiful, you must be so happy that it is finally finished! Its so nice to have all those memories, both of WOYWW and of your grandmother!
ReplyDeleteYour walks are gorgeous, Australia is such a beautiful country. My cats are both very good at coming when I call them, but then they do as the dog in the photo - do I really want to go in? At this point I have to bribe them! Happy Anniversary, I am so glad to have "met" all you wonderful people! I feel I have friends all over the world now! Stay safe, Lindart #40
I love your poem! Happy 11th!
ReplyDeleteGreat desk today! So many fun WOYWW items! The die cuts are so pretty!
Oh my but your UFO is gorgeous! I remember making granny squares to make tops and vests. I never did try anything like this! Your grandmother's is beautiful, too! Love the bear.
Beautiful card and scenery!
Have a wonderful and blessed day!
Carol N #34
Happy Anniversary! I've finished my marking so can now pop round the blogs and comment. I love the quote from Isaiah! Your UFO is incredible - it looks stunning now it is completed. My Great grandmother used to crochet beautiful things like that, Mum has one of her tea cloths that doesn't look too dissimilar to yours. Take care and stay safe my friend. With love and God Bless, Caro (#19)
ReplyDeleteOh My Gosh Shaz, that is one beautiful table cloth I am just in awe.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, ~Stacy #38
Oh wow how wonderful that you finally finished this terrific crochet piece, looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI have been very busy getting cards done for people in my church also.
Love that gorgeous sunset!
Good gracious, look at that, one square and some tedious crocheting and you’re done. what an incredible finish! am overjoyed to see that - you really did take on the challenge! I’ve never crocheted with threads as fine, it looks beautiful, I presumed you were lacemaking in the first picture. What a result. And your tea china looks absolutely perfect with it. Just a splash of milk in mine, thanks. I think your rule about buying chocolate for yourself is a brilliant one, I should like ONE DAY, to emulate that!! I look fondly at your WOYWW stash on your desk, isn’t it ridiculous? aren’t the best things, really? xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi precious Shaz - what a beautiful cloth you have finished- I too crochet - self taught when I was about 9 yrs old, and I still do some. For years I preferred it over knitting, but knitting did take precedence when the family were growing... I too have used sewing cotton, and #100 on occasion. Not so much now my eyes are starting to develop cataracts. What a wonderful legacy your grandmother gave you.
ReplyDeleteLoving your card - as usual it is exquisite - your photos are fabulous - we have been having frosts here, but brilliant days afterwards.
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Amen
ReplyDeleteI’m oohing and aahing at your makes and photos.
ReplyDeleteHappy 11th Anniversary
Lynn x
What a wonderful post, Shaz - all the way through I was going "Oooh!" and "Aaahh!" because you and I have so much in common! First of all, though, that teacloth is the most beautiful piece of crochet I think I've ever seen... It is totally stunning, and soooo worth finishing! Well done! Then you said your wonderful Nanna had taught you to crochet. My Nanna (who originally came from Liverpool) taught me! She made granny-square bedspreads for all us girls (my sister and our 2 cousins) and I am so grateful to her for teaching me. I used to do quite a lot with the fine white crochet cotton and have a set of very fine crochet hooks. I used to do Irish crochet - making up flower and leaf motifs that you stitch onto paper, and then join up with chain stitches. Somewhere hidden away in my studio is a lace collar I made. I still have 2 Rupert albums from when I was a child - I always loved them! Lovely to see your crochet Rupert Bear! So nice that we have all this in common. Funny that your UFO is almost as old as my oldest ones!! Over 30 years is a long time to go off the boil, isn't it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting, and I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour of my UFOs, and my hubby's card too.
God bless you Shaz, and happy WOYWW 11th anniversary,
Shoshi x #20
I love seeing your desk and what you are working on Sharon! It's always fun to take a glimpse into someone's crafty room. I am blown away with your crocheted teacloth! It is just stunning! I can imagine the work that went into it with such fine thread. My MIL used to do some crocheting with fine thread at times. I never worked with the fine thread. I was taught to crochet left handed by a right handed crocheter! I wanted to learn so bad, so I did. I wasn't even at home, was in another state when I learned. So fun and such fun memories! Oh yes, a lovely cuppa sounds perfect right now. Especially because of a toothache that I have! I'm amazed at how you start with a circle and end up with that beautiful fancy square, again it is just stunning! I'm also amazed that you were taught how to crochet with sewing thread! That was good practice I guess for this fine detail work! Your grandma was talented for sure, I am loving her doily and little bear she did for you. Looks brand new! Loving your beautiful card, such a beautiful image. Lovely Aussie shots as well, so beautiful and loving the sky in them all. Glad you are well, as we are sure living in odd times! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteHappy 11th anniversary to everyone Shaz. A 32 yr UFO. Must be a guinness book of records winner.. The finished piece looks so beautiful...I have about 20 rupert annual books starting from the 50s and quite a few rupert bears here..Your card is so beautiful...loz
ReplyDeleteWow Shaz your tablecloth is beautiful! I used to do doilys many years ago but they’re not used much nowadays. My crochet these days is not so fine - octopus for premature babies!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Shaz. Your tablecloth stole the show though - it's so beautiful! Love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Di xx
WOW WOW WOW Amazing crochet, must feel wonderful to have that one in the bag, or on the table as it were! Well done you, I am a crocheter, and WELL impressed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and sorry late in replying but life you know.... BJ#13
Brilliant poem and lovely little projects. The crochet pieces are very delicate - they must have taken absolute ages to complete! Thanks for your visit earlier - happy anniversary! zsuzsa #30
ReplyDeleteThe cloth is stunning Shaz. My Grandma used to do work like that, I have a couple of bits of hers. She taught me the basics of crochet.
ReplyDeleteA rather belated Happy Blogaversary. Anne X 37
Sorry I am late visiting, I am working my way back from my number.
ReplyDeleteWOW! that cloth is STUNNING! You must be so pleased to see it finished.
I had to teach myself as I am lefthanded. Mam did try to teach me when I was in my early teens, on fine cotton like you.
Take care and stay safe
Christine #31
Oh my...what a beautiful teacloth that is that you crocheted! I love the design - it is such an intricate pattern. This brought back to my mind, that I have a very similar "UFO" sitting in my work-basket at home. :) Come to think of it - I think it has been about 8 years ago (or more?) that I started on it...so your story makes me not feel so bad! :D Mine is not nearly as intricate looking as yours - I used a slightly thicker thread to work with, so it builds up a little faster, but it is still slow going. My plan originally was to make a full-sized table cloth, but seeing how pretty yours is just as a centerpiece - I might be able to consider mine finished very soon if I can just finish up the last row. :) You can see mine here... an old post already 5 years ago. Time does seem to fly. http://sunshinecountry7.blogspot.com/search?q=tablecloth
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your encouraging notes - hope to respond before too long!
OMGosh! Bet you're so happy to have finished that UFO! And it's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMy mom taught me to crochet when I was younger! Still do occasionally!
Lovely card, and great pictures of your walk!
This is a late happy Anniversary visit, sorry! My stamp sorting project was more of a task than I thought! Your crochet skills are truly wonderful. I have never crocheted anything so fine. Love your tea set as well :) your photographs of the beach are beautiful, if only I had a Tardis to take me there (do you watch Doctor Who?). Thank you for the information on the -peppered moth. I had to look it up because I hadn’t seen one before. I don’t understand why such old information is still dished out to people. I have to admit the article was a bit odd because it said that it was proof of Darwin’s theory “survival of the fittest” which was not Darwin’s theory. (Obviously you know Darwin got it all wrong anyway). I did go to another article, but it said the same things about the Industrial Revolution changing the moths colour. My neighbour told me over a 100 scientists signed a petition to get the text books in school changed about Darwin’s Theory as it is mathematically impossible, but were unsuccessful. It is amazing that school boards allow the myth to be perpetuated.
ReplyDeleteFinally, I didn’t recognise that verse from Isaiah. The NIV has it as :You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like a storm driving against a wall. It was the last sentence I didn’t recognise, Quite often a familiar verse has a line missed out. With this hymn : God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm.. people often quote the first part and don’t know the second. I didn’t even know it came from a hymn until I happened to look it up one day. I apologise for running on, going to watch Sunday Service on the TV now, God Bless x Angela #44
I know how to knit, but I’ve given up on crocheting, I never became comfortable holding the hook in the right way. The way I hold it would be similar to how a child holds a pen for the first time, meaning looking weird. But what an amazing table cloth, so glad you finished it. And loads of lovely photos in this post, enjoyable.
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