Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Vanna's Choice Contest Entry



My Shetland Tweed afghan is now complete!


And has been officially entered into the Vanna's Choice Contest.  


I started this in December and I listed the pattern and other details in earlier posts which can be found HERE and HERE.


I had a couple of stalls...

once when I ran out of yarn...

and the other,...

at the end of the project,...

weaving in row after row of ends.


But, all those ends are worth it...
in the...end.


I chose to do a braided border.  
I thought the curve of the braid softened the lines of the blanket
and pulled out the darker colors.


I'm going to tuck it away...
 and hope.
I want to keep it looking
"fresh off the hook."


Next project?
I don't know yet. 
But, I'm sure it won't be long
before I have hook and yarn in hand.  

:-)

Happy crocheting!

HDP


30 comments:

  1. hi heather,

    you did a good job with this afghan! you are very talented. have a nice day!

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  2. Oh, it looks just beautiful, Heather! Congratulations on a project well completed! Good luck in the contest! :)
    xxx

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  3. Gorgeous afghan, and what a beautiful pattern! Best of Luck to you in the contest!!! Crossing my fingers for you! ~tina

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  4. Best of luck, Heather! The afghan is simply incredible!

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  5. Gorgeous girl! I am so excited for you! I hope you win I have my fingers crossed

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  6. The afghan is so beautiful! And what a lot of work, it's just amazing. Good luck, and no matter what those judges think, that afghan is a winner!

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  7. Congratulations on a beautiful finished project!!!! What lovely work you do!

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  8. It looks beautiful. You do such nice work. I hope it wins the contest.

    I've been checking out so many new craft ideas, I haven't really settled on a few projects to do over this winter. So today I'm going to pick 2-3 projects that I hope to finish before winter is done, and hopefully not get side tracked learning tons of new, different crafts. We'll see how it goes. :)

    I can't wait to see what you start up.

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  9. It's beautiful! I hope it wins--will keep my fingers crossed for you.
    The border is stunning. Don't think I've ever seen it before. I'll have to do a search and see if I can find it--

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  10. It is a masterpiece! Your hardwork and perseverence has paid off!

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  11. Beautiful Heather - just beautiful. Good luck in the contest. :)

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  12. That is just beautiful!!!!
    You inspire me!

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  13. One very amazing blanket/afghan. I can't believe you crocheted it. Good luck

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  14. Thank you all for your nice comments, I appreciate it very much. :-)

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  15. I only have one thing to say about your afghan... WOW!!! Good luck in the contest!

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  16. That is an amazing afghan. It looks really warm and cosy. All the best in the contest

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  17. Beautiful work! It turned out stunning.

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  18. Beautiful! I like the neutral tones you've used.

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  19. That is so beautiful!! How exciting to enter it in a contest also, best of wishes for you. Happy weekend to you!!

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  20. Just beautiful Heather. In my book you'll win! What a job you did.

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  21. Ooh it's so beautiful. Good luck, I'm sure you'll win xxx

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  22. Oh my goodness, the afghan is amazing, for one moment I thought it was knitted........beautiful!

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  23. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!! Best wishes in the contest. Teresa

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  24. Your work is gorgeous Heather!!!

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  25. Dear Heather,

    wow...just one word...BEAUTIFUL!!!
    You do a great work - Congratulations.
    I wish you luck for the contest!
    Send you many greetings and wish you a wonderful weekend,

    Marion

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  26. Hello Heather,

    This is the best blanket I have seen in years. So beautiful and so different! You are a great talent!
    Congratulations with the result, you must be proud!:)

    http://elisabethandree.posterous.com

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  27. Got my vote! This reminds me of a Norwegian sweater. I love it!!!

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