Flower Power

She is done.  And, perhaps my favorite one so far.  Okay, I have only completed three, but this is my favorite.  I worked on this beauty in so many places.  And so it will remind me of these times, and these trips that I brought along my little bag of pretty yarn, and worked up dozens of flowers.
She will be called FLOWER POWER.  The reason is obvious.

I finished tying in the last end today, and tossed her over one shoulder, and put my camera over the other, and off we trudged into the grove for a photo shoot.  First, splayed out on the sunny yellow wicker settee.

And hanging from the giant avocado tree, in front of the swing where many of these flowers and squares were stitched.

Several of my curious feathered fowl seen scratching nearby.

And just because, I set it over an old rustic chair in the chicken run, just outside the coop.

I don't even care that it doesn't match a single thing in my house.  It will be mine.  All mine.  And I will enjoy
wrapping up in it, wherever I may be.   After all, the days are growing chilly, and I spend a good deal of time out in the grove, in my favorite little spot.  Underneath the shade of the giant avocado tree, where the swing is tucked up underneath the protective canopy of her limbs and leaves.  I even climbed up into the tree a bit to take some photos to show you.

I am so glad I didn't throw that old swing away.  I rewove the seats, put new cushions on, and covered it with a vintage sheet.  This is my favorite spot to sit and crochet, read, or just watch the chickens roam.  
It is a delightful spot.  Cool in the summer, and protected from wind and elements in the winter.  My own little hideaway.
I am pretty sure that me and my new blanket will be spending a lot of quality time together right there, in that swing!

The lacy design that is formed in between the flowers is so pretty.  And the random placement of both soft, and bold hues in the flowers make me happy.

It was sheer fun to step outside the box, and work with new colors, and patterns.  I loved making this from the first flower, to the last end woven into place.  And as you can see from the above photo, the back side, with it's geometric grids and ridges that define each flower, is just as pretty as the front.
I have to say that I loved making this.   But it is time to focus on my holiday making now.  And so, even though flowers in my garden are fading, the flowers on my blanket will keep me cozy and happy, until May flowers make their return to my yard.
Thanks for coming along today on my little TaDA......  I am pleased as punch with how she turned out!!!!

And even though it stands out like a sore thumb with the decor in my home, I think she looks pretty darn nice right there on my brown leather chair where I watch the Telly.

Happy Weekend to you!  We are closing down the pool for winter today.  Just watched our Dodgers lose to The Cardinals.  B00-Hoo!  Doing a bit of tidying up around the yards.  Tomorrow we are going up to the Apple Orchards in Oak Glen.  See you soon for a new post.
XO  Kris