Olympic fever...

...as some of you may know, I live in Vancouver which is a pretty exciting place to be right about now! Olympic fever has hit the city in a big way and I have to confess that I am one of its many victims... We have been hitting the downtown streets every day since the start of the Olympics, soaking in the city's party atmosphere (downtown was all aglow last night, celebrating the first Canadian gold medal on Canadian soil... very cool!)

Needless to say, my pillowcases have been pushed aside a little and I haven't taken too many photos of them yet as I had promised in my last post. Today, between watching the men's downhill and snowboard cross, I finally threw a bunch of the new ones I made in a basket and took a few snaps. Tomorrow, I'm off with my children to watch our first event at these Olympics: men's figure skating... can't wait! As soon as I manage to tear myself away from the Olympics, I will take more photos to show you and stock my Etsy shop... (I have to admit that I'm not exactly sure when that will be since the men's and women's hockey competition is just about to heat up!)

Comments

[Teacup Lane (Sandy)]

Oh, how wonderful that you get to see the men's ice skating! Hope you take some photos to post. I have been watching the Olympics and was so happy to see Canada win a gold medal! I watched the pairs skating tonight - I always hope that everyone skates well after all the hard work and years of practice. Your fabric for your pillow cases is just beautiful and I love the crochet trimmings. I love the colors.

Teacup Lane (Sandy)

[melanie]

Your pillow cases are sooo pretty! xx :)

[Estee]

I love your pillow cases, great choices of fabrics.

[lululiz]

How exciting to be in Vancouver during the Winter Olympics and being able to actually BE at some of these events!
We have very fond memories of Vancouver, even though our visit was very short, 3 days. We keep reminiscing whilst watching the Olympics, lol.
And your pillowcases are of course as gorgeous as ever.

[Ana]

Beautiful!

And Vancouver is an awesome place to be just about anytime if you ask me. I spent one of the best summers of my life there.

[Linnea]

I've been reading your blog for a while now but managed to completely miss the fact that you are in Vancouver...I'm sending a hello from Edmonton :)
Glad to hear you're enjoying all of the Olympic fever. Please cheer extra loud for those of us that can't be heard over in our own corners of the country.

[Tayla B]

Yeah for more pillow cases! :)
Hope you have fun at the figure skating event!

[brigette]

beautiful!!!!

have fun with your kids at the olympics. i'm sure it'll be a memory that will last a life time.

[Joanne Bleaden]

My son watched some snow boarding and skiing on tv here in the uk and loved it . I've always enjoyed watching a bit of skating. How fabulous to see it live.

Your pillow cases are very pretty. I am teaching myself to crochet, I've just managed to master the granny square!

Jo

[Melissa Stramel]

How awesome this must be for you and your family! We are watching on TV every evening. Olympic fever . . .

[Erica K]

I love the olympics too, but we won't be heading up. I'd love to see some of the skiing in person!

[Blue Canary]

Those pillowcases are so bright and cheerful; I love the edging!

[susan@tickledpaisley]

Your pillowcases are so pretty! Have a great time at the olympics with your kiddos!

[Noas' Libellule]

Your pillowcases are amazing! I am looking at changes colour schemes if - when - we finally move out of the flat and I am definitely inspired by what your've done! And very jealous of you watching the Olympic Games, it is not the same to watch on TV or over the internet... At least we have the summer ones in London next time!

[Kathy]

Your pillowcases are beautiful! How do you get the holes in the pillowcases to begin crocheting?

[Kathy]

A Darling ...Happy...Bright blog. I love the colors here and your crochet is fabulous!
Inspiring too.
Must try my hand at the croched pillow cases!!!
Stop over when time permits...Love to have you also,
xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

[Ellen]

Your pillowcases are the bomb: perfect combination of peaceful handwork, nostalgia, and a quick sew. Keep going, and Bravo.
Cheers, Ellen

[Mybellastudio.blogspot.com]

beautiful.....the pillow cases have inspired me to make some of my own, althought mine don't have that awesome edging! love them! have fun celebrating!!
karla

[Patty Boyd]

I'm drooling over the pillowcases. The color combinations are spectacular! Can't wait to see more. I'm new to your blog and will be going back to read older posts! Enjoy those Olympics...we'll be here when you're finished. :-)
Blessings,
Patty

[Kylie]

Will forgive you. And dont blam ou - I would be there as well - when the Olympics was in Australia I was so excited and saved to go t it - so exciting (and a bonus, I saw a friend recieve a GOLD in the hockey:)

[tinyinc]

they are gorgeous. I'm inspired. something to add to the list of things to do!!!

[Brenda]

Enjoy them while they last. When we had them here in Sydney in 2000 our city was at it's best and it was just so much fun to e part of all the excitement.

[LP]

Elles sont vraiment magnifiques.
Et les couleurs sont vraiment choisies avec goût, j'adore.
Bon Jeux Olympique

[pendant lighting]

You have such a cute blog. I enjoy following all your little projects.

[Term paper]

It’s great to see good information being shared and also to see fresh, creative ideas that have never been done before.

[juicyfig]

Love the colours, love the fabrics, love the edges and love the photo's!

Now stop watching men in lycra and get some sewing done!!!

;~)
Kath
x

[Gumbo Lily]

I've popped over from Cassie's at You Go Girl. What an inspiration!

Jody

[Jenn]

Hi,

I just got here from a link on another blog, and your colors took my breath away, and I forgot what blog I had just come from! Those crocheted borders are FABULOUS! The color combinations were just what I needed to wake me up and get me moving. Thank you! I look forward to seeing more.
Jenn

[Sandra Henderson]

I just found you! LOVELY blog, lovely pillowcases. I have friends who crochet on teh edges of fleece for project linus donations. You've inspired me to learn to crochet! thank you, thank you! Sandra at www.cumberlandislandquiltchick.com
(I just started blogging)

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