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Wednesday, 26 April 2017

WOYWW #412

 Feline inspiration!

 Hi all, glad to be back showing you what's on my worktray this week. 

 If you're wondering what this is all about, it's the What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday circle, hosted by Julia at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/

I'm still waiting for my beading silk to arrive, so was thinking about what to do with my black and white beads.

I looked across at one of my 2 cats, who as ever,  supervise my crafting, and the answer was there. Black and white Dino, resting against an amber cushion!


So I got out some amber beads, and I think they go quite well with the black and white.  

I was also wondering about combining an old Tibetan dzi bead necklace I got from Gordon Reece's (sadly long gone) gallery in Knaresborough, where LLJ and I spent many happy days browsing and picking up exotic far eastern bits and bobs. I think it's better just with the sharp black and white, and amber, though. What do you think? 

 My knitting is coming on, too, and the back is almost finished on my cardigan. There's a close up of the pattern, below, too, in case anyone wants to try it.  I can send the pattern details to you if you'd like it.

 I'll be offline for the next 2 Wednesdays, as we're off to France for 10 days, first to Provence, and then to Beaujolais for a festival in the village where our vineyard is. we then have a few days in Wales, to see LLJ and family.

 I'll enjoy looking through your blogs tonight. Have a good week, all!





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12 comments:

  1. shazsilverwolf26 April 2017 at 06:24

    Hi Lynne, I think you are quite right, the amber with the black & white work beautifully. Enjoy your holiday, and I know you will have a fab time at Jans! Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #1 XxXx

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  2. Lunch Lady Jan26 April 2017 at 09:44

    It's good to see you on the desks again today! The cat is right, black/white really does go well with the amber...it'll be interesting to see how it all turns out. The knitting is looking great too, I do like the effect of the stripes-that-aren't!
    Hugs, LLJ 4 xxx

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  3. Bubbles26 April 2017 at 12:47

    Hope you have an amazing time a la Francais :)

    Have a Wonderful Wednesday
    Bubbles #32
    http://patchworkapples.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/woyww-412.html

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  4. April26 April 2017 at 19:11

    It's nice when you get inspiration from your surroundings. Have fun in France.
    April #28

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  5. buterfliecrafter27 April 2017 at 01:01

    Have a nice holiday, in summertime we will be going to the ardeche. Happy WOYWW, Vicky #5

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  6. Julia Dunnit27 April 2017 at 03:06

    Amazing how we can be inspired, just love the Dino selection! Your knitting is fab, in a Fasset style to me. I am much admiring. Have a great trip, France at this time of year must be perfect.

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    1. Lynnecrafts27 April 2017 at 12:39

      Hi Julia, you are too kind. I've tried and failed at Kaffe Fassett patterns which have many colours per row. This is a cheat - by slipping stitches you get something that looks much more complex than it is

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  7. Felix the Crafty Cat27 April 2017 at 05:16

    What a lovely kitty and the black and white beads are gorgeous too. Have a great belated woyww, Angela x7x

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  8. Lindart27 April 2017 at 07:07

    Isn't it wonderful where inspiration comes from! The beads look great together! Enjoy France, I've never been, but have always wanted to go! Thanks for sharing, Lindart #34

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  9. Lynnecrafts27 April 2017 at 12:40

    Hi all, many thanks and have a great week x Lynne # 30

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  10. Sarah Brennan28 April 2017 at 11:08

    I definitely agree with sticking to the black/white amber combination. What a lovely source of inspiration too. Have fun in France. Sarah #14

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  11. Sue29 April 2017 at 00:26

    Hi Lynne, I love the beads Dino picked out for the necklace. Hope you get your beading silks soon.

    Your knitting is lovely.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Happy WOYWW
    Sue #10



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