I finally finished the baby blanket

By Karen Waterson

@rosekiss (30380)

Eugene, Oregon

August 23, 2016 7:23pm CST

It took me awhile, but I did finish the baby blanket, as Ii needed to have it done before Sunday, as the baby shower will be then. It consists of 80 squares, made into 8 strips of 10 squares each. I whip stitched them as I went slong instead of whip stitching them all together after I made them. It was easier for me to do it that way, as I didn't have to worry about starting and stopping in the middle, if I had rerun out of yarn in the needle. I am so glad I finished it, as now I can relax more and not have to work so hard to get it done, which means I will be in here more as well.

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@howard96h (11640)

• New York, New York

24 Aug 16

It is so beautiful. You are very talented.

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@howard96h (11640)

• New York, New York

24 Aug 16

@rosekiss Oh, she is going to love the blanket. It is so pretty. I love the design.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

25 Aug 16

@howard96h I do too. The petals were made first with everything else crocheted behind them. It is kind of awkward, but I got it done, and I think it looks okay, and I know she will like it.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Thank you. I like the way it turned out, and the mother to be will like it too. She isn't hard to please at all, and she told me to surprise her, and I certainly am.

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@infatuatedbby (95001)

• United States

24 Aug 16

Such a lovely baby blanket. :) You did a great job!!

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Thank you. It did take awhile, but taking all the time I did will pay off, as I know she will simply love it, as well as the dresses and hats.. I do enjoy making things for others, as I gain a great blessing from doing so.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

@infatuatedbby I am sure she will too, as she isn't hard to please and when she was pregnant two years ago with her son, I made things for him too, and she loved them all. I am anxious for the shower to see her expression on her face when she sees all that I made and purchased for her.

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@infatuatedbby (95001)

• United States

24 Aug 16

@rosekiss Thats lovely. :) Made with love of course! I am sure she'll love it too!

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@dodo19 (47066)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

24 Aug 16

I love it. It's so beautiful. I'm sure they'll love it.

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@dodo19 (47066)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

24 Aug 16

@rosekiss I'm sure she'll be surprised. I'm sure she'll also appreciate it.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

@dodo19 Yea, me too. She told me to surprise her, and I sure will. that is for sure. I will be anxious to see her reaction to it on Sunday.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

I think she will too. She told me to surprise her, and she certainly will be surprised. I will be anxious for the shower to see her expression when she sees everything I made. I also bought a few items too, so she will get a good start on her new baby daughter.

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@Drosophila (16573)

• Ireland

24 Aug 16

wow its absolutely gorgeous!

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Thank you I like the way it turned out. I wasn't sure it would look to good, but I like the roses,, best of all, and they were easy to do. I am sure she will really like it, as she isn't hard to please at all.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

25 Aug 16

@Drosophila Thank you so much. I am pleased with the way they all turned out, and I know that the mother to be will really like them as well, as she isn't hard to please at all. She told me to surprise her, and I sure have.

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@Drosophila (16573)

• Ireland

24 Aug 16

@rosekiss they do look lovely

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

25 Aug 16

'tis beautiful! i nearly cried though when i saw the pic - looks like one my mamaw made fer my daughter when she 'twas born. lots'f work 'n love goes 'nto such.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

25 Aug 16

You are right that a lot of work went into making it, but I am happy for the results, and I know the mother to be will too. It gives me grreat pleasure to make things for others.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

26 Aug 16

@crazyhorseladycx I know her expression will be priceless, and I cant wait. I know the4 shower will be great fun, and she she will get plenty of things for her baby girl.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

26 Aug 16

@rosekiss me, too :)

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@JudyEv (325809)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Aug 16

It is beautiful. I'm sure the mother-to-be will love it. Ruffles take a lot of time and wool, don't they? You must be pleased to be finished - and very proud. :)

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Yes I am, and the closer I got to getting it done, the more I was anxious to get it finished. it took lots of time to do it, but I am pleased with how it came out and I know the mother to be will as well.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

@JudyEv That is what I am thinking too, as she can have it for years to come. So far of all the blankets I have done, this one is my favorite.

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@JudyEv (325809)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Aug 16

@rosekiss It really is a future heirloom.

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@ShyBear88 (59282)

• Sterling, Virginia

27 Aug 16

It looks lovely, a very pretty baby blanket.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

28 Aug 16

The mother to be just loves it, and I am so glad. In fact everyone at the baby shower loved it too. I kniw tht she would though, and when it got passed around, everyone just had to feel how soft it was.

@Teep11 (7674)

• United States

24 Aug 16

What a gorgeous blanket. I'm sure finishing the blanket generated relief. Wonderful gift there. Well be blessed.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Yes, I am very much relie relieved, it always does feel good, when I accomplish what I set out to do. Now I can relax and not have to worry about getting it finished on time. I wasn't sure at first, but once I got closer, then I knew I would make it.

@hereandthere (45651)

• Philippines

24 Aug 16

a labor of love. i love the combination of pink and white and love the ruffles on the edges the best. well done!

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Thank you. I like the ruffles too., and that is why I chose to do it, as I just know she will like it, as she isn't hard to please at all., and I had lots of fun making the things for her and the baby.

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@cherigucchi (14879)

• Philippines

24 Aug 16

I am happy for you and it is really wonderful.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Thank you. I am glad I finally got it done too, as it is a great relief, and I can relax more now, and concentrate on other things, that I don't have to worry about getting done right away.

@skysnap (20154)

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24 Aug 16

It's a good blanket indeed.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Thank you. I like the way it turned out, as it actually turned out better than I thought it would. I am pleased with it for sure.

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@LadyDuck (458179)

• Switzerland

24 Aug 16

Congratulations on your work, this blanket is beautiful. It's great that you finished it just in time for the shower.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Yea, I am too, as I was afraid that I wouldn't get it done, but it sure is a relief that I did. Now I can relax and not worry about having to be under a time crunch.

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@JESSY3236 (18923)

• United States

24 Aug 16

That's a cute baby blanket.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Thank you so much. It was easier to make than I thought it would be, and it turned out better than I thought it would.

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@josie_ (9763)

• Philippines

24 Aug 16

A work of love. It is beautiful.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

Thank you for saying so. It was very time consuming, as I knew it would be, but now that I am done making them, I can relax more and find other things to do.

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@CinnamonGrl (7083)

• Santa Fe, New Mexico

24 Aug 16

This is really lovely, pretty colors. And it's nice you can be here.

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@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

24 Aug 16

I am definitely going to be here more. I just wanted to devote my time to finishing what I started, so I can give them to her on Sundsy. I know she will like them, of that I have no doubt.