You may recall way back in April when I thought I was done with all the squares for the lizard ridge afghan, only to realize that I had one more to do and a bunch of ends to work in.
I worked all the ends in pretty quickly but did not get around to finishing the final square until a few weeks ago. Which means it's time to kick it into gear and get this thing together already!
It took me no more than about 10 minutes to come up with this final layout. I spent more time thinking about how I was going to decide how to place them than it took me to actually put them in order. Does that sound familiar to anyone else but me?
The next step involved soaking them, one row at a time, running them through the spin cycle, and taking them upstairs to the blocking room (aka the guest bedroom)
There were also about a million sharp pins involved, and some smoothing and matching up.
The colors seem more vibrant to me now that the bumps have transitioned into waves. I probably shouldn't say this about my own work, but holy crap it's so pretty!
And now, the seaming begins. Who knows how long that will take.
I will need to have it done before the next overnight guests come for sure. Other than that, we'll just take it as it comes. I thought about trying to put myself on a timetable, realized how ridiculous that sounded, and went back to my puttering ways.
Holy Crap it is beautiful!
And, I admire the amazing work to get it there!
WOW!(all caps)
Posted by: jacki long | 07/06/2015 at 10:58 PM
I was wondering about the stage of that afghan the other day and there it is. I love it. It's gorgeous! Well done.
Posted by: Debbie | 07/07/2015 at 03:05 AM
WOW!!! That is one gorgeous afghan! The subtle transition of colors in each square is amazing... and you are so right, the colors are much more vibrant after you blocked them.
Posted by: emie | 07/07/2015 at 04:51 AM
that is soooo cool!
Posted by: Heidi Sue | 07/07/2015 at 06:01 AM
Wow!!!!!
Posted by: Kathy Pennekamp | 07/07/2015 at 06:32 AM
I love this so much. :)
Posted by: Judy H. | 07/07/2015 at 06:55 AM
This is so gorgeous!! Great colors
Posted by: Janet | 07/07/2015 at 07:39 AM
Love it love it love it!
Posted by: Beth Leintz | 07/07/2015 at 07:40 AM
Each square is beautiful and the ensemble is beautiful! Have fun with the seaming.
Posted by: Mary | 07/07/2015 at 08:24 AM
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | 07/07/2015 at 08:42 AM
Gorgeous! What a beautiful work of art.
Posted by: KateinCleveland | 07/07/2015 at 08:49 AM
Very beautiful. Love the colors.
Are you using mattress stitch to sew together? This is always the most tedious part for me. I put it off as long as possible.
I'm in embroidery mode for the next few weeks. Making tea cup cozies for friends for Christmas gifts.
Posted by: Joan | 07/07/2015 at 09:59 AM
It's gorgeous. Never, ever fails to amaze me what a bit of water, smoothing and pinning can do.
Posted by: Linda Watson | 07/07/2015 at 11:01 AM
It is so pretty and if I were you, I wouldn't be able to stop running my fingers over those waves!
Posted by: Diana | 07/07/2015 at 03:53 PM
Very very beautiful. It seems a lot of patience would be required.
Posted by: Barbara Casillas | 07/07/2015 at 04:03 PM
What are those little safety pin looking things? I haven't been working on mine - the 90/90 just doesn't make it appealing. (90 degrees/90%humidity). I am glad to see how you are doing this, though since I had no idea what to do. Thanks. A nd by the way, it is a stunner.
Posted by: Caroline Berk | 07/07/2015 at 09:53 PM
Carol, I love it! You're making me want a cozy fireside on this soupy-hot July morning in NY. Just beautiful...
Posted by: Maria | 07/08/2015 at 06:42 AM
OOOh the stitiching together is interesting and the rest is beautiful... can I come stay under it?
Posted by: Bobby | 07/10/2015 at 11:17 PM
TOTALLY BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Sherry peck | 07/12/2015 at 08:24 PM
Not a thing wrong with liking what you do. I always think I am my own worst critic. I was thinking the same thing though.....those blocks are fantastic! Be proud for sure.
Posted by: Robin | 07/13/2015 at 05:59 AM
You should be proud. So rich in color. I can relate to your process.
Posted by: Michel | 07/13/2015 at 02:00 PM
I've been waiting to see this for so long. It's absolutely delightful. BravaI
Posted by: Leslie J. Moran | 07/13/2015 at 11:17 PM
This is just so beautiful!!
Posted by: Rhonda H | 07/19/2015 at 01:01 PM
Exceptionally gorgeous!!
Posted by: Barbara | 07/24/2015 at 12:48 PM