Big blankie reveal

Definitions of 'colour'  from the Oxford English Dictionary:

•  vivid appearance resulting from the juxtaposition of many bright things
•  features that lend a particularly interesting quality to something 

Isn't that great! I suddenly seem to be obsessed with colour, in all its senses.
Now, don't get me wrong - I've always loved colour, but my personal items and decor have always been more on the neutral side. My mum maintained a room  needed at least one splash of red. At the moment I am desperate to saturate the world with coloury goodness. (I don't actually think that is a word, but I've now added it to my Blogger dictionary.)

To explain a bit more, the gorgeous autumn dahlias and nerines in the gardens at Tyntesfield,

inspired the colours for my Cosy-up blanket.

 

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Tessie Bear (aged 51) is thrilled to model it's snuggliness. As all her fur has been loved off she's very partial to cuddling up in a nice blankie.

It is actually double bed sized, but the light is so poor today I can't get a decent shot of the whole thing! It's quite big, trust me.

Since my health problems earlier this year I've re-found crochet, finding it very therapeutic, and almost meditative at times. If you are interested in the healing power of crocheting and craft activities, take a look at Crochet Concupisence 
here.

There will be embroidery coming soon - plus a surprise.x