I am having my first experience with finishing a gift that

[faithpa76]

I want to keep! LOL! I made my mil's blanket over the last few days and I LOVE it! I was going to try and match her jungle themed room but it ended up being close to impossible, so I went with her favorite colors and used a combination of Homespun Delft and Caron Simply Soft soft blue. The pattern is Rich Heather (p. 128 ) from the LA Afghans for All Seasons book.

I'm in love with Q hooks now, too. I cannot get over how quickly it worked up!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v34/faithpa76/Projects/DSC02789b.jpg

And here's a close up of the fringe - I still need to trim it - I love the contrast of the fringe and the blanket itself.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v34/faithpa76/Projects/DSC02790b.jpg

Sorry if I seem overly excited, lol, it's just that no one else understands A) how proud I am of myself and B) ACK I want to keep a gift for someone else! :bad

:*cgift

Faith

[Tiffany]

Oooh! I'd want to keep it too! It looks wonderful! LOL That doesn't help you at all, now does it? :D!

[Julie]

Oh wow, you did a fabulous job! I don't blame you for one minute wanting to keep it for yourself!! It's beautiful!! :)h

[luvtocraft]

Beautiful blanket! It looks so soft and comfy! :yay2

[rascal]

so pretty - I would want to keep it too! I'm sure when your recipient sees it, they will want it too! Dar

[threeolivemartini]

that turned out very beautiful

[MommaChelle]

That is beautiful!! I would feel the same way :)h

[truelove730]

That is so beautiful. I love it so much. I know what you mean about not wanting to give it away. You just have to make you something and it will be easier...well that is what I try to do! My husband is really bad, he loves what I make and is always saying, "You know you are keeping that right?" It is so nice that he shows interest. I know your MIL will love it. I made my MIL a blanket this year and at the same time made one for me. So I suppose it was easy to give to her, plus her reaction when she got it was soo worth it!

[RachelG]

Lovely! I can see why you want to keep it! :wink

[deneen]

Gorgeous!! I've never kept anything for myself ever. Never made myself anything. One of my New Year's resolutions will be to make myself one thing!!

[crochetdiva]

the afghan is luscious!:*cgift
Heather you are so lucky that your hubby: appreciates your handiwork. Mine kind of grunts an acknowledgement. If I want any kind of praise I know not to go there. My kids and parents are the place to go. They appreciate my work.
:*hdreidel :*hdreidel :*hdreidel :*ctree

[emeraldmoon]

Love the color.. Looks so warm and cozy..

[Nashville Crocheter]

BEAUTIFUL! Afghan. I would want to keep it too :)
You did a great job.
Now I gotta go find my Q hook :*csheep

Barbara

[truelove730]

Crochetdiva - I just got lucky with crochet. He never was interested in my cross stitch projects and would "grunt" too! Then I started plastic canvas and a little more interest, but not really. The crochet is his favorite. Strange huh, fine with me though, my favorite too! I asked if he wanted to learn this weekend and he said nah. hehehe <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/bounce012.gif" />

[rebeccav]

that is really beautiful!! just think of her face when she gets it while you're wrapping.:*cgift that might make it easier (maybe :w-sman )

[crochetdiva]

Thanks Heather,
at least I know I'm not alone. He likes my paintings, anything else gets a grunt. It's just a good thing he doesn't know how much this hobby costs me or he might do more than just grunt. lol:*csheep

[LanetteG]

Oooohhhhh!:bounce I love it!
That is my favorite color of Homespun. I have a bunch in my stash,, just waiting for the right project.
I wouldn't blame you if you kept it!
Lanette:w-flake

[BlueFuzzy]

Wow! :woohoo That is beautiful. I love :cloud9 the colors and the use of Homespun and Caron Simply Soft (my favorite yarn) together.
The fringe is a great contrast in texture.
I think I would have a hard time parting with it too.
You know you are giving a great gift when it is something you would want too.
:wowdrool

juanita

[lillian1969]

I don't blame you for wanting to keep it it is beautiful:w-sman

[Deb]

It's gorgeous! don't blame you for wanting to keep it.

In the New Year... make a resolution to make one for yourself! :idea

[mythunderbird]

your afgahn is beautiful. i can see why you want to keep it maybe after christmas you could make your self one:knit :knit anyways wanted to tell you how pretty it is. vicki:*ctree

[upmom]

That is soooooo pretty! wonderful job!
Lori

[bythehook]

Gorgeous! No wonder you want to keep it yourself! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/veryhappy.gif" />

[MarvieN]

Yup I agree with everyone else :) It's lovely! She'll adore it. I love the way the fringe looks. And you should definately make yourself one! As a reward ;)

Great job!

[crochetingmomof4]

Ooohh, that is a BEAUTY!!:)h I LOVE the color!! I can certainly understand not wanting to give it away! But you could always whip up another quick one!:rock