tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post1947235611219493750..comments2024-03-09T00:25:22.754-08:00Comments on City Views, Country Dreams: City Views, Country DreamsFranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-59678243968476276622009-12-01T10:35:34.137-08:002009-12-01T10:35:34.137-08:00So delighted that you have discovered the joys of ...So delighted that you have discovered the joys of the Isabel Dalhousie series. I am addicted to them - along with the 44 Scotland Street series of stories. I agree - Edinburgh is a character in itself!<br />Love all your crafty projects - such lovely colours. I'm sure that they will be much appreciated.suzannehttp://fieldy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-84685523954580609532009-11-30T14:24:15.375-08:002009-11-30T14:24:15.375-08:00Simply lovely. I had so hoped that you would do a ...Simply lovely. I had so hoped that you would do a show and tell but I didn't like to ask. It was all quite lovely, each piece a one of a kind gift to treasure.School on the Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646261663308402644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-26895048344240861332009-11-30T11:35:35.906-08:002009-11-30T11:35:35.906-08:00Goodness Frances your crochet is wonderful - I esp...Goodness Frances your crochet is wonderful - I especially love the diamond scarf and its colours and those sweet pot holders. You've been so busy!<br /><br />Your creative holiday sounds just lovely. Lucky lucky you. I hope you are rested and refreshed. Emma xsilverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-30719414476709718982009-11-29T20:37:52.864-08:002009-11-29T20:37:52.864-08:00It has been a pleasure to read your last few posts...It has been a pleasure to read your last few posts and look at your pretty pictures and handiwork (I have been away for a few weeks.) I am almost finished with the baby blanket I am knitting and will start a crochet scarf presently. I have not tried the little crochet square or rounds, as you pictured and will try this next as yours look so very pretty and giving me inspiration. I also like your 350 stitches scarf of many colors – I’ll keep this in mind for all my leftover yarns. It does seem that you have a hectic life at least at work, but your posts are very relaxing – don’t know how you do it, but they are very refreshing and calm.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-32710844490629445042009-11-29T18:30:47.985-08:002009-11-29T18:30:47.985-08:00Can't believe I have missed this Frances. Wond...Can't believe I have missed this Frances. Wonderful post, you are so talented, really beautiful knits, I love the different coloured yarns you have chosen, and the cards with tea-cups you have hand painted look wonderful.<br /><br />So pleased for you that you enjoyed your much deserved two week vacation Frances this November. Wonderful that you were able to catch up with friends and spend some time in Central Park. <br /><br />xxCAMILLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741990891794651299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-90213596773174042552009-11-29T04:48:11.677-08:002009-11-29T04:48:11.677-08:00I have now read all about your time-off projects a...I have now read all about your time-off projects and adventures! I greatly admire your needlecraft artistry and so wonderful that you had some pleasant outings to Central Park and meeting up with friends!<br /><br />May you have a very good week,<br />MerisiMerisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-28786482855668711142009-11-28T05:27:36.440-08:002009-11-28T05:27:36.440-08:00The cards look wonderful, Frances. How clever you ...The cards look wonderful, Frances. How clever you are. I love the delicate crochet too, such bright cheering colours. <br /><br />One day, next time I am passing through New York (ha!) I'll stop by and have coffee with you too.Zoëhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838367166662822058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-52756839228421482952009-11-26T15:02:50.359-08:002009-11-26T15:02:50.359-08:00I have to come back and read this exquisite post o...I have to come back and read this exquisite post of yours with all the due time it calls for - the images are promising. I wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving before the day is over. I hope you got to rest up a little after the parade! Hugs, MerisiMerisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-69760742583286738212009-11-25T12:16:15.569-08:002009-11-25T12:16:15.569-08:00I love all the things you have made - you have rea...I love all the things you have made - you have really made the most of your time off. I think the starry bunting is a wonderful idea - I just wish that I could crochet. I hope you feel really refreshed and revived after what I think is a really great way to spend a holiday.<br /><br />Pomona xPomonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399181139470676975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-75705532496853483502009-11-25T06:46:45.719-08:002009-11-25T06:46:45.719-08:00You certainly have been busy Frances! Very product...You certainly have been busy Frances! Very productive indeed! It all looks so beautiful!sarah londonhttp://www.sarahlondon.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-67864935037130538752009-11-25T01:13:29.358-08:002009-11-25T01:13:29.358-08:00Good Heavens Frances, how busy you have been and h...Good Heavens Frances, how busy you have been and how productive!<br /><br />The hand painted cards are wonderful, you have a great eye for colour. They are so festive in a highly original way, I am sure your friends will be thrilled to get them.<br /><br />I read with interest about your knitting with the pointy needles. I have similar memories about learning to knit with my mother and older sister. I learnt how to crochet with my grandmother. I wish now that I had kept those needles.<br /><br />Your knitting and crochet also display a great sense of colour and design and make me want to begin a project of my own. Thanks for showing us the fruits of your labors, I was hoping you would.Acornmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982884920388966786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-8412901512673404212009-11-24T11:06:59.117-08:002009-11-24T11:06:59.117-08:00Really glad you've had such an enjoyable break...Really glad you've had such an enjoyable break. I love the way your blog always expresses thanks for the things that come your way. (Not that I'm suggesting you shouldn't have a whinge if you feel like it some time!) And your wide variety of talents are amazing.Scriptor Senexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795521284516432520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-31390647357095758932009-11-24T01:57:21.723-08:002009-11-24T01:57:21.723-08:00Oh Frances, I have missed your blog and your compa...Oh Frances, I have missed your blog and your company.... :(<br />So glad you've had a good time off...and been so productive! I love those socks and the crochet scarf DOES look like Indian mirrorwork - it's gorgeous.... I have a crocheted blanket my grandmother made - actually not as soft as it sounds as it's got some really lousy colour clashes in there (some unfortunate day-glo!) but I love it nonetheless. <br /><br />Hope all's going well with work and you're not too tired...<br />I am having HUGE problems with my PC so finding it tough to email right now.... but I will get it sorted and hopefully be more sociable again.<br />JanexxxExmoorjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230395732150659356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-12237466810018036232009-11-23T16:27:52.231-08:002009-11-23T16:27:52.231-08:00I absolutely love your potholders. Love them. You ...I absolutely love your potholders. Love them. You are very talented and got a lot accomplished during your stay-cation.~ The Jolly Bee ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11757835166759513899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-932371852194564882009-11-23T07:53:31.161-08:002009-11-23T07:53:31.161-08:00Thanks for your lovely comment Frances, poor Joshy...Thanks for your lovely comment Frances, poor Joshy has been really ill he seems to be on the mend now, slowly slowly! fliss xxJoshy and bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03827832222367615534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-44801603028775222912009-11-22T05:43:46.752-08:002009-11-22T05:43:46.752-08:00Thank you for this lovely post. I have been hurry...Thank you for this lovely post. I have been hurrying around with my new job and have not been able to sit down to read my favorite blogs for a looooong time. <br /><br />Your tea cup cards are lovely and reading about your relaxing time has reminded me of what is important to me... thank you Frances!I_am_Tulsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086202179186118183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-4323665612502236122009-11-22T05:40:31.582-08:002009-11-22T05:40:31.582-08:00Frances those are really beautiful pictures of lov...Frances those are really beautiful pictures of lovely items - you are very talented. what a lovely idea to hand paint all your Chrismas cards. I make mine too (no ideas yet unfortunately) but not painted as painstakingly as yours. A person work of art that I am sure is treasured each year.<br />Your pot holders look far too nice to be used for such a mundane task.<br />The scarf blows me away it is so beautifully knotted it looks like it is woven together.<br />I too enjoy that series by AM-S, can you knot and read at the same time? I Can watch tv but not read I loose my place to often. And really must learn to crochet!<br />Hope returning to work isn't too painful.<br />CKxxCalico Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11054839834452087857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-55343019764670836442009-11-21T19:06:29.710-08:002009-11-21T19:06:29.710-08:00I think your book looks most interesting.
As to th...I think your book looks most interesting.<br />As to the pot holders-I too have some made long ago.<br />Your many talents shine through in everything you tackle.<br />Lovely blog--enjoyed pictures of the city too.<br />From an admiring fan.Puffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773320901098048707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-60684040512126235152009-11-21T15:41:00.648-08:002009-11-21T15:41:00.648-08:00What a lovely post, Frances. All your yarns and kn...What a lovely post, Frances. All your yarns and knitting projects are beautiful. I think your book looks quite interesting too. Hope you have a lovely weekend!cathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06548594237129845161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-19927269805392016822009-11-21T08:58:57.787-08:002009-11-21T08:58:57.787-08:00Oh Frances, it does sound as though your two-week ...Oh Frances, it does sound as though your two-week vacation has been enjoyably and well spent - such a lot of beautiful knitting and crocheting projects. I particularly like those stars and would love to know how to make them. And that 350-stitch multicoloured scarf is just amazing - it looks just like weaving. You are so clever. I hope it won't be too much of a shock to the system to be returning to work tomorrow. Hopefully, you will be feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.LITTLE BROWN DOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752176955139690523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-10060379225087728432009-11-21T08:27:39.132-08:002009-11-21T08:27:39.132-08:00Bothersome work! And you have been so industrious,...Bothersome work! And you have been so industrious, (the thought of handpainting cards makes me feel giddy!)Here's hoping that one day soon you will be able to retreat to your workshop for as long as you please.Gretelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-30295744553331881452009-11-20T21:36:43.388-08:002009-11-20T21:36:43.388-08:00you've inspired me to crochet some stars. i...you've inspired me to crochet some stars. i've been knitting christmas trees this week (tiny ones) and the stars would complement them beautifully.janicebotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188903247970259430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-27384667284766544922009-11-20T15:40:01.343-08:002009-11-20T15:40:01.343-08:00My Goodness, you've been busy Frances.You must...My Goodness, you've been busy Frances.You must be thrilled to have made so many beautiful gifts.Great to meet up with friends, and do some extra reading. Did a blog recently on the South of France. Thought you might like the sculptures. Happy Thanksgiving. xxTIGGYWINKLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797704211597578471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-41578326085708263952009-11-20T15:14:33.367-08:002009-11-20T15:14:33.367-08:00How I wish I could have joined you for coffee and ...How I wish I could have joined you for coffee and pastries - they looked delicious. <br /><br />Your crafting is tempting me too - think i was scared by crochet at an early age - having seen your imaginative projects I think I could give it a go again. Wish somebody would make me something 'home-made' too.mountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-88543285413686431582009-11-20T13:59:44.719-08:002009-11-20T13:59:44.719-08:00Such wonderful gifts that will be treasured all th...Such wonderful gifts that will be treasured all the more for having been hand-made by you. I am sure your time away has refreshed you and how good to have had time to meet with friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com