The Vivid Dreams Blanket is finally completed.. .
So far this year I have made 5 quilts, 2 bags, 2 soft toys and some other odds & ends for my 2010 SEW Hip! Challenge none of which were this labour intensive.
Crocheting blankets is hard work!!!
There's a really good reason why all those crocheted blankets out there look so fantastic, they are all a labour of love!
When I started this project in May I knew that it would take a while to complete. What I hadn't anticipated was how obsessed I would become with my latest crochet project.
I don't think there was a minute when I wasn't thinking about this blanket…
…how squares have I completed?
…how many more?
…are the colours right?
…will they fit together?
…have I chewed off more than I can bite?
I even dreamt about my Vivid Dreams Blanket a few times!!
But thanks to all of the support & kind words from friends on Flickr I managed to hang in there (just).
So here it is, my version of the Better Homes & Gardens
Vivid Dreams Blanket…
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Crochet: Vivid Dreams Blanket pt 2
2010 SEW Hip! Challenge – 6 months on
43 Comments on Vivid Dreams Blanket Completed (at last)!
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There you go, all done & looking so FABulous…
Really if you only started in May I take my hat off to you… you have done a Great job… and finished still in time for winter…
LOVE all you colours, colour combos & colour layout…
Now you can lie on it as often as you want & feel all the LOVE you have stitched into it…
Thank you for all of your lovely compliments…you are right I can now lie down and feel the love!! 🙂
xxh
i am SPEECHLESS…this blanket is so incredible!!! truly, truly amazing.
Stunning! The bright colours work so well together…and you are so right about crocheting blankets being a labour of love…the end product makes it so worthwhile 🙂
A gorgeous blanket that will keep you very warm. A fantastic job to get this finished in such a short time frame.
It’s amazing, Heidi, so vibrant and cheery looking too. Your colours and layout look fabulous, even more lovely than the original. And I think 3 months is nothing to finish a full size blanket – you must be very quick with the hooks. Congratulations! x
Thank you guys – I really wouldn’t have finished the blanket without all of your support!!
xxh
This is fantastic. Great colour choices and and that last photo is a stunner.
Thanks for sharing.
Nutty
(who only discovered you recently)
Hey there Nutty!
Thank you very much for stopping by and for saying hello…I love meeting new people!!
xxh
heidi that blanket is a thing of beauty!!! it turned out so well! and congratulations on a major, and stunning, finish!
Gorgeous job!!! You must love being underneath it, bet you can’t help smiling with pride – cause I would be ☺
Thank you Maria & Michele…it turned out really well in the end and yes, it’s great to snuggle up under it 🙂
xxh
wow your blanket is gorgeous! 🙂
Thank you Rachel!I am actually snuggled up under it at this moment:-)
xxh
I am not sure how I came across your blog but after looking at some of your projects, I found the Vivid Dreams Blanket. It is beautiful. I am unable to find this pattern in the US Better Homes and Gradens mag. Would it be possible for you to e-mail this pattern or tell me how to purchase the pattern?
Thank you so much.
Linda Kay
Hi Linda,
Thank your for stopping by and checking out Sewing Daisies.
Getting you a copy of the pattern isn’t a problem. I will send you one now (pdf).
Have a great weekend!
xxh
Hi. This is an amazing quilt. You’ve inspired me to try one myself.I’m sure it will take rather longer than 3 months to complete though 🙂
I think you will be pleasantly surprise at how easy these squares are to complete once you have a few out of the way….I can’t wait to see your work!
xxh
So beautiful!!
Wow – stunning! Wonderful color and crochet inspiration.
GORGEOUS! Beautiful colors. Oh my!
Hi! I’m so in awe of this project. It’s perfect!! I’m taking a crochet class and would love a copy of the pattern for my first big project. I also tried to find it in the US Better Homes & Gardens like others did and was sad it wasn’t there. 🙂
Hey there Mary!
Thank you for stopping by, I will send you the pattern now!
xxh
I’m interested as well, if you don’t mind. Your work is beautiful.
This is amazing! Such cheery colors, and your photos are taken in such nice bright light!
I would also be interested in the pattern, unless you can point me to where I can download it? It looks similar to the Babette blanket, but the pattern isn’t free. I am bad at following crochet patterns too, I am more interested in the dimensions of the different squares and how many of each to make, and assembly.
What yarn did you use?
Also, PS: the first link in “Related links” has an extra . at the end.
Hi Heidi I have been searching and searching for the pattern for this beautiful afghan but can’t find it here in the USA. I would be willing to pay you for a pdf if perhaps you wouldn’t mind sending it to me. It is so beautiful!! I really hate to ask, but I have looked everywhere!!
What a wonderful project and I think it may be just what I need to try next. I love the bright colors. I would love to have a copy of the pattern.
You did a beautiful job. It is truly amazing.
I’d love a pdf of the blanket pattern as well, pretty please??
It’s a very gorgeous blanket. Reminds me of the Babette Blanket. Since I made my fiance the Babette, maybe I can make myself something similiar yet different.
Thanks!
I’ve been sent over to your blog by Michele from “michele made me” because I have been making this very same blanket for over a year now but am close to finishing. Can’t believe you made it in just 3 months!! I mainly work on mine at night and have had breaks while working on other projects. Yours has turned out beautifully and it is inspiring to see the same blanket finished. Did it take long to sew together and what colour or colours did you use for the sewing together bit?
Hey there Catherine, thank you for popping by.
In answer to your question about sewing the squares together; I think it took about a week to finish up. (I was desperate to see the back of it by that time).
To stitch them all together I used light beige (the same in the blanket), and whip stitch. I am sure there is a better stitch to use but that was all my frazzled brain could handle 😀
If you have any further questions please feel free to email me – [email protected]
xh
So gorgeous! Now if I could just master the granny square…haha. I would love to have the pattern if possible.
beautiful!!!!
gorgeous! i too would love a pattern. my 3 girls would love this blanket, each in a different color pallate. [email protected]
thanks!
what a beautifully amazing blanket.
you did an excellent job.
i would love this pattern, i have 5 kids & they are all bugging me for a blanket.
[email protected]
Wow, what a beautiful blanket, found your blog today and is totally in love with this blanket. Can not believe you manage to finish it in such a short time. Have added your blog to my favourites and will work my way through all the other lovely stuff. Do you mind sharing this pattern with me please? [email protected] Thanks.
Just found your site this morning via a friend on facebook. I would love to have the pattern for the vivid dream blanket. It is so beautiful and I love granny squares. Thanks a bunch!
Your afghan is absolutely beautiful. I haven’t crocheted in a while but would love to try this. Is there any way you could tell me where to get the instructions. Thank you.
Beautiful blanket! I’ve been looking for something to crochet with my mom and we both love the look of this. Would you be able to email me the pattern? I’ve looked all over for it with no luck. Thank you so much and thank you for the inspiration.
Dear Heidi,
The blanket is simply amazing! Beautiful !!!!! Gorgeous!!!! First time I saw this photo in FB, someone posted it. Once I saw it I got literally obsessed with the idea. :))) I have got the yarn and started with those parts I can see on the picture . I was trying to find a photo of the whole blanket and looked all over for it with no luck. Maybe you could possibly e- mail me a pattern? I really want to complete it. E- mail: [email protected]
Thank you so much and thank you for the inspiration!!!!
The Patterns are available for both BH&G Crochet projects as a great value all in one Kit
Better Homes & Gardens Design – Spectral Shades Crochet Kit
Better Homes & Gardens Design – Vivid Dreams Crochet Kit
Take a look here >>
http://www.bargainbox.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=2091
Hi Heidi,
I loved the blanket very much! Started to make my own. I am almost finished my squares. Looking for a chart to put them togather. If you have one or a link I can take a look at, could you please e mail me? [email protected]
Thanks for your help in advance!
Ayse
L.O.V.E this blanket. Any chance you still have the pattern? Would love if you can email it to me. This is exactly what I need in my gueat room!!!!
Found and fell in love wit your blanket…could you send me a pattern please..TYI…debb