Sunday 24 August 2014

A Welcome Surprise

I missed posting last week as I was spirited away on a surprise holiday by Himself. It was wonderful to have some time away at last, after all the ill health of the last couple of years, preventing either of us from being well enough at the same time to go away. I'll tell you more about the holiday next time.

This week I'd like to finally welcome the Policeman to the family of Knitted Collectables. You last saw the naked version of him here.


It always amazes me how they come to life as you start to add the little details.


In allotment news, the harvesting has begun.


It's great to finally be reaping the rewards after all the hard work of digging and preparing the soil. 
There's still lots more to come, I think I may have planted a few too many potatoes for the two of us, but I'm sure I'll be able to make all sorts of interesting things with them.

Just a quick post today to catch up with myself. 
Hope you've all had a great week.
xxx



17 comments:

  1. omg we have that fireman!! where did you get the patterns from? love this collection well done he looks very handsome xx

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    1. Thank you, It's a really old Jean Greenhowe pattern I found on one of my many charity shop rummages, although I adapted the pattern for the Soldier and Paramedic x

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  2. btw how lovely a surprise getaway - look forward to hearing all about it x

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    1. It really was a lovely surprise, Himself is always full of surprises x

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  3. Wow they are fantastic, what a talent you have! :)

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  4. They are so cool, what a great talent.

    Thank you for linking up

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  5. These dolls are so lovely, so much detail.
    I wish I could reach through the screen and just "borrow" a stalk or two of that rhubarb, I love rhubarb and that looks perfect!

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    1. Thank you Julia, the Rhubarb has grow rather madly this year, the freezer is full of it x

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  6. We also had Fireman Sam, which my neighbour knitted for my son many years ago. She also made a Po Teletubby too. My neighbour is no longer with us, and my son is 15, but I still have the toys kept in a box.

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  7. I love your knitted collectables, and how exciting to be whisked away for a surprise get away.

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    1. Thanks Victoria, it was a great week and a lovely surprise too xxx

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  8. Wow, these are fabulous and as you say the little details really bring them to life. xx

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  9. Those soft toys are so adorable! #mysundayphoto

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