Clara's Corner: Prairie Star Afghan...in Blues and Purple.....

Monday, June 11, 2007

Prairie Star Afghan...in Blues and Purple.....

I just finished my second Prairie Star. I gave it to my MIL in the nursing home. She loved it and cried when I gave it to her. Can you see the beige pieces? If I had it to do over, I would make them light blue. There isn't enough contrast between the white and the beige. But guess what....I'm not going to frog it!!!! (Rip it....Rip it....Rip it) LOL

13 comments:

Sônia Maria said...: Hi Clara!
Your Prairie Star is wonderful!!!!
Congratulations!
Have a nice week.
Hugs!; 10:34 AM
Teresa said...: I can tell the beige from the white and think that changing it would be too much blue. I think it is absolutely beautiful just the way it is!; 11:31 AM
dot said...: No wonder she cried. It's beautiful and a very special gift!; 12:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Very nice indeed! I can see why she cried upon receiving it. Great job!; 4:36 PM
Mountain Mama said...: I think it's beautiful just as it is. No wonder your mil cried!
I like your 'frog-it' term. LOL; 4:53 PM
Moobear said...: LOL Clara, frog it! Haven't heard that before. And I would cry too just like your MIL did. Very pretty Clara!; 6:28 PM
Thata said...: Wow... splendid... I think I'll cry too if receive a gift like this... :) Great work...

hugs,
thata; 9:57 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh that made me cry,,,,,,,,,I am speachless
m from cp; 1:59 AM
Marci said...: Another beautiful afghan, Clara!!! I am so glad your Mother-In-Law appreciates you.; 10:11 AM
Rachel said...: Oh Clara, it's beautiful!!!! I'm so glad I inspired you (by sending you that picture) to make these. You are so talented. I think you should win "Mrs. Crochet Woman of the Year" award, if there were such an award!!; 10:56 AM
Anonymous said...: I think it's beautiful just the way it is.; 6:21 AM
Jana said...: Is this something a rookie could make? I got through the shell/ripple with not too much trouble, and am ready for something a bit more challenging. What do you think? Is this a pattern I could find at the local yarn store?; 9:56 PM
Disneypal said...: I know this is a really old post but I was looking for this pattern (found it - yeah) and I came across your blog and this posting and just wanted to say how pretty that afghan is - you did a wonderful job ! I am sure your MIL just loved it.; 9:42 AM

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