tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post6718625961495613479..comments2024-03-18T07:32:07.017+00:00Comments on Waltzingmouse Makes...: ...work for idle handsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-73356659976170198022015-08-01T01:09:59.780+01:002015-08-01T01:09:59.780+01:00LOL, Kate, yep I know what you mean, I'm like ...LOL, Kate, yep I know what you mean, I'm like that with knitting - the only bit I can do is cast on... I was really rusty but I watched a bit of crochet you tube last year and it all came back - slightly addicted now....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-40794757550970643292015-08-01T01:08:32.282+01:002015-08-01T01:08:32.282+01:00You are too kind Marybeth! yep they will be good f...You are too kind Marybeth! yep they will be good for somewhere tho'! Pretty is never wasted. Yep, must get the pcs up over the weekend. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-60799953532008489242015-08-01T01:07:10.056+01:002015-08-01T01:07:10.056+01:00oh I fell in love with that hook Suezie - it's...oh I fell in love with that hook Suezie - it's so pretty! yep crocheting in the car is such a good way to use that time - did a bit of that also - we'll be here when you get back to the web! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-76468245261894842402015-08-01T01:06:03.953+01:002015-08-01T01:06:03.953+01:00lol, I crochet because knitting is tooo complicate...lol, I crochet because knitting is tooo complicated, can't be doing with two needles!! lol - go you! - I envy knitters those fabulous nordic patterns!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-10332242886488561282015-08-01T01:05:15.695+01:002015-08-01T01:05:15.695+01:00cheers Jill, yep it's been a while since I was...cheers Jill, yep it's been a while since I was in Kerry proper - stunning, just stunning, sorting the pics now! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-46222264348898707292015-07-31T07:24:34.084+01:002015-07-31T07:24:34.084+01:00So glad you're back Claire. Looking forward t...So glad you're back Claire. Looking forward to those photos. I envy your talent with a crochet hook and yarn. I haven't crocheted since I was a kid. Someone had to start me off then and there's no one to start me off now.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00829857872094151591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-83918652756899609902015-07-31T03:54:27.518+01:002015-07-31T03:54:27.518+01:00Claire , what a gift of writing you have the words...Claire , what a gift of writing you have the words just flow off the page. My goodness these are gorgeous! I love to crochet too. I get what you mean how they don't really go with the decor but they are beautiful and I am sure you will find some way of using them . Everyone always need a coaster. Can't wait to see some of your beautiful photos. Marybethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029117464863811312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-34032066792404949442015-07-30T13:39:40.680+01:002015-07-30T13:39:40.680+01:00Beautiful crochet Claire and such a pretty colour ...Beautiful crochet Claire and such a pretty colour combo - even your crochet hook is fancy! I find it hard to sit still and do nothing too and crochet is my 'go to' something to do especially when we're in the car - I don't drive so it's easy to crochet on long journeys. Hubby laughs at me and says I'm like an old women but I've made some lovely colourful Granny blankets this way LOL! It has to be simple projects cos I'm self taught and not very good at following patterns.<br />You're making me wonder about how much internet access I might have in another week - I hate to think I might miss all the WMS fun :-(sueziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194684049693959133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-39825224030699198842015-07-30T02:24:44.715+01:002015-07-30T02:24:44.715+01:00How lovely! I wish I could manage crochet... I ma...How lovely! I wish I could manage crochet... I mastered the chain and nothing else. ;)<br /><br />When things are particularly busy for me, I like to knit. I learned a few years ago when my grandmother was in the hospital and now I find it a great way to spend an evening, when I have free time.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and glad to hear you had a lovely holiday. Cheers! Lisa Silverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097526877944240668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-40599361916511052952015-07-30T00:36:16.356+01:002015-07-30T00:36:16.356+01:00Beautiful crocheting Claire! I love to crochet and...Beautiful crocheting Claire! I love to crochet and enjoy doing so in front of the TV especially in the winter. I cannot just watch tv - I have to be folding laundry, stamping and coloring or crocheting. I am glad you got a break and made pretty things just for fun! Look forward to the photos of your trip! :) Jill Jill Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487384111929846629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-7434944449374362002015-07-29T23:46:58.457+01:002015-07-29T23:46:58.457+01:00Yep - great feeling!! :) thanks for popping in to ...Yep - great feeling!! :) thanks for popping in to the blog ionabunny!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-39417797217605202912015-07-29T23:46:24.342+01:002015-07-29T23:46:24.342+01:00Thanks for calling over Nancy - and yep I think I ...Thanks for calling over Nancy - and yep I think I took over 2000 photos - I sure hope some of them will be blogworthy!!! :) It was a spectacular region!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-90827896061077385992015-07-29T23:45:15.431+01:002015-07-29T23:45:15.431+01:00Oh yes - we did have a wonderful time Helen! Lots ...Oh yes - we did have a wonderful time Helen! Lots of laughs and memories! Yep I am grand with the tension in one item, but I don't seem to be able to get consistent tension across a set...but I guess I'll be able to tell how stressed I was when I was making each doily - the looser ones will obviously represent less stressful days...lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-13467170080835989992015-07-29T23:42:59.279+01:002015-07-29T23:42:59.279+01:00Thanks for popping in! I appreciate the kind words...Thanks for popping in! I appreciate the kind words! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-5474511171765635422015-07-29T23:42:05.736+01:002015-07-29T23:42:05.736+01:00och thanks Julia, yep it was heaven to be able to ...och thanks Julia, yep it was heaven to be able to footer, but I did miss being connected! Hugs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-17741759265879122022015-07-29T23:41:09.776+01:002015-07-29T23:41:09.776+01:00Thanks Julee, yep, sooo needed it, but you know ho...Thanks Julee, yep, sooo needed it, but you know how it goes, catching up is so hard! hugs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-58849127226167892642015-07-29T23:40:19.883+01:002015-07-29T23:40:19.883+01:00Cheers Lynn, I'm doing my best, I keep hearing...Cheers Lynn, I'm doing my best, I keep hearing "and what are you going to do with those?" lol, but I nurse a thought that my kids will appreciate these wee bits and bobs some day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895943960950095652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-63223726404424393072015-07-29T23:35:45.925+01:002015-07-29T23:35:45.925+01:00These are pretty. It's good to be doing somet...These are pretty. It's good to be doing something useful. Hugzionabunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211998034105724908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-32536328901404636262015-07-29T20:47:24.769+01:002015-07-29T20:47:24.769+01:00These are so pretty! Envisioning them worked up in...These are so pretty! Envisioning them worked up into an afghan cozied up by an autumn fire! I still crochet! Never been able to be idle for some reason. Hope your trip was full of memories. Look forward to those shots you promised. Love Irish countryside. Rather vicarious living for us in a dry state!Nancy Penir https://www.blogger.com/profile/08160420926612978492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-17794821350122640222015-07-29T20:10:50.507+01:002015-07-29T20:10:50.507+01:00Beautiful doilies Claire! Your stitches are so un...Beautiful doilies Claire! Your stitches are so uniform (I notice because I took up crocheting a bit ago go finish some pillowcases that my grandmother or Mom started many years ago. It's hard to get a consistent stitch with the crochet thread!) I'm glad you had the time to unplug and get away with your family: bet there were some great memories made! :-) Hugs, HHelen Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262129294254896564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-91501289628463416542015-07-29T18:45:23.748+01:002015-07-29T18:45:23.748+01:00Gorgeous! I used to crochet, but haven't touc...Gorgeous! I used to crochet, but haven't touched it in over 30 years. As Lynn mentioned, this is a lost art. Keep it going! BTW... I see CARD designs in those doiles! LOL<br />Enigma Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332372665490914099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-4186860214298455582015-07-29T17:51:06.101+01:002015-07-29T17:51:06.101+01:00Love the colors you used on these pretty doilies -...Love the colors you used on these pretty doilies - glad you got some time to just sit and relax while you were away - Welcome back - we missed you!!! Julia Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056249262392002395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-75745040226801231052015-07-29T17:32:32.141+01:002015-07-29T17:32:32.141+01:00These are so pretty, Claire! So glad you got a va...These are so pretty, Claire! So glad you got a vacation from it all.Julee (Vervegirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04030551597369503780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3069243521216547989.post-26579935357318596952015-07-29T16:58:40.782+01:002015-07-29T16:58:40.782+01:00These are beautiful Claire. My grandmother and gre...These are beautiful Claire. My grandmother and great-grandmother both crocheted beautiful doilies and tablecloths, in addition to other lovelies that I treasure. This kind of work is a lost art, and I always admire those who keep this kind of artwork alive.Lynn Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818039926222392380noreply@blogger.com