Sunday, April 14, 2013

Improvising

Yesterday's delivery of the ripple ghan and night shirt was a hit along with an unexpected delight.  Usually when I wrap something like the night shirt I like to tie a pretty ribbon around it and thought a bright pink would be nice, however, none to be found among the
ribbons I had.  So I improvised, and I think this is something that I will be doing again.  Using the same pink from the ripple ghan, I made a puff flower from a pattern I had, then taking two strands of yarn, I chained a length to fit around the night shirt and pulled through the flower into a bow.  My DIL loved it.  She may attach it to the ghan, she may use it as a head band. 
I'm thinking there are endless possibilites now for embelishing packages and gifts.  Ahhh, isn't crocheting just grand!  And the nicest part, I had someone who truly appreciated these labors of love.
Smiling large.


Wishing you a wonderful week.


9 comments:

  1. What a clever way to finish off that gift! Isn't it wonderful that she appreciates your fine work!!
    : ) Kris

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  2. Oh, I love this! Love the color, too.

    It is always nice to make something for someone who will appreciate it. And I am more than sure your DIL will take well care of her gifts knowing the love that went into them.

    Blessings to you and yours always dearest friend.

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  3. Great idea Glor. It looks pretty wrapped around the night shirt. :)

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  4. What a great idea...I love the puff flower..so freaking cool

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  5. Very nice, Gloria, and I'm so glad that your DIL is very appreciative of your work. :)

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  6. I'm glad your DIL is appreciative of your handiwork, too. (The puff flower decoration is simply brilliant!) Crocheting truly is such a joy, all the time, but when it can make someone else smile, too, it becomes more than a gift.

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  7. I love the idea! I should make stacks of these and tuck them away to have ready when needed... Happy to see you at Tangled Happy today! Wishing you a happy week. :)

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