Saturday 10 March 2012

Cosy New Blankie

Just wanted to pop in and share a little love I found this week.  


Super soft 'Vintage' style throw - very CK ish.  It's soooo very soft and it's my new TV blankie, you know when it's a bit chilly or you are a bit poorly and you just want to curl up on the couch.


I have shown it here on my bed just to give you an idea of the size of it, my bed is king size and it almost covers it.  For £8.99 I was rather pleased with it.  There is a stem print one in the same store which is very Orla Kiely - same price.  B&M Bargains again, one of the better cheap stores for neat finds.

In other news I have been busy with my crochet hook as I finished off all of my squares for the blanket swap last night.  I have posted most of these out this morning and the rest will be on their way on Monday. 

 

I really enjoyed making these but kind of glad I've finished now as I have another project that I'm itching to get on with, a Christmas Quilt of all things, in March!


A wonderful Lynette Anderson gift from a good friend and I am itching to make a start on it, I will keep you up to date with my progress on this.

21 comments:

Country Rabbit said...

wow! that throw really does look expensive!...it makes you realise whats out there for a lot less doesnt it. Primark for example are doing some beautiful spring like florals of home stuff and really pretty just like some of the bigger and more expensive brands. your bed looks beautiful kandi, x

faith76 said...

Hi I spotted that blanket in my local B&M the other day and now I've seen it all out on display I am definately gonna get one! Just shown hubbie and he agrees to let me get one too! Result :-D xx

Unknown said...

OOOH YES, I LOVE IT TOO X

cupcakejojo said...

Ooooh I wish we had a B&M near us! I've never even heard of the store. That really is a very beautiful bargain :) jealous much!!! Lol :)

Jo x x

Ali said...

Thanks for the heads up to the blanket. Lurve your latest project looking forward to seeing your progress it looks gorgeous xx

Gem said...

Love the throw it is gorgeous. I'm glad I'm not the only one working on Christmas projects :) I am knitting a couple of Christmas stockings at the moment x x x x

Emma Breadstill said...

Ooh that means I should recieve my square from you soon! It's so exciting. Your packages look beautiful, I'm afraid mine don't look like that but hopefully you will like the squares. Good luck with your Christmas quilt, I made a log cabin one a few years ago and love it. xxx

Cheap2Chic said...

I have a similar fleece bought in Dunelms. Last week both myself and my little (newish) great-grandson were snuggled up in it xx

LaaLaa said...

Oooh, lovely! I don't think we have a B & M by us.Shame! I can't wait to see what you do with the quilt. I'm so glad you're going to make it and it has gone to a good home rather than languishing in my craft mire for ages. xxx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous throw Kandi.
Dx

Unknown said...

I'd leave a comment but I'm just rushing out the door to B&M! ;) that's a gorge blanket - love it. Perfect for picnics!

Xx

Sandies' Patch said...

ooh, I like your new Blankie....
Well done on your squares swap and beautifully wrapped/presented!

Funny, I've been making winter /christmas cards...ones that didn't get done for the last season!

Have a great week,

Sandie xx

Anonymous said...

Looks a lovely blankie. Well done for finishing your crochet squares. I can't wait to see progress reports on your Christmas quilt.

Unknown said...

That is really lovely and a great price cinsidering how big it is. I love a snuggly blanket while sitting on the sofa, enjoy, dee x

Gilly Tee said...

nice to hear I'm not the only one that cuddles up with a blanket in the evenings, mines not half as pretty as yours.I've just finished my squares as well.
Gillx

Jewel said...

Wow I love that blanket but I don't have a B&M near me! xx

Vixen 307 said...

B&M do some really nice things don't they, I got a storage box last week and it has my WIP's in - well a few!I got my squares they are beautiful - have added them to the pile. And so prettily wrapped. xx

Janice said...

well, I love the square which arrived for me this morning - lovely colour choice, pretty design and really nice yarn too! Great way you have packaged it too - so thoughtful - thank you so much, it's really beautiful.xx

Pootle said...

Lovely blanket. Looks very cosy and cuddly. Right up my street. Hope you are well hun. Its been a while! xxx

FeltByRae said...

I love your blankie, it looks so soaft and sunggly, I want one!

thesnailgarden said...

Thank you for my gorgeous squares. They are just perfect. I'm looking forward to making my blanket and hopefully seeing everyone's finished blankets online. Best wishes, Pj x