Tuesday, November 10, 2015

A Yarn Storm

All last week there were predictions of thunderstorms and possible flooding for Saturday.  The US Embassy even sent out a weather warning which I found quite unusual as I don't ever recall them doing that before.
We did get a little rain a day or two, mostly drizzle, but nothing near what we had the week before when it flooded.
Our long awaited yarnbomb event at The Secret Garden was planned for Saturday afternoon and I prayed that the weather predictions would be wrong.  While other events around the country were cancelled due to the forecast, we decided to wait and see how the day played out and I'm so glad we did because it was perfect!
It was a wonderful afternoon of yarnbombing, crochet lessons, henna designs, gardening, a book reading, food and drink and friendship.  Everyone who came was so happy and willing to help. 
I for one was glad that the big tasks were over and I no longer had a deadline looming.

And was so very pleased that the weather cooperated.
 
Happy, happy colorful day!
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34 comments:

  1. Teresa KasnerNovember 10, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    Wow, Tammy.. you all did a fantastic job of making your world more colorful and happy! Bravo to you and everyone! Love it! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  2. Maya KuzmanNovember 10, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    Lovely yarn bombing! So glad the weather cooperated for the event :)

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  3. BecaNovember 10, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    The yarn adds so much color to an already interesting place. Love it.
    xx Beca

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  4. LaurieNovember 11, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    It looks amazing Tammy. I'm glad the weather held out for you, too. Even though you were under a deadline, I bet it was fun!

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  5. BetsyNovember 11, 2015 at 1:41 AM

    I love it! I'm so happy that the weather cooperated and everything went well. The yarn bobbing looks great and I know it will cheer people when they see it.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  6. Amy at love made my homeNovember 11, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    I am so glad that it all went so well and that the weather cooperated for you!! Everything looks really wonderful and so bright and colourful! I hope that many people see and enjoy it! xx

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  7. QuinnNovember 11, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    YAY and CONGRATS! So glad the weather cooperated!!
    Tammy, is there something I can click to look at those 16 images individually? I'd love to see them in greater detail :)

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  8. PradeepaNovember 11, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    You're lucky to have the weather on your side. Seems to have been a great fun day!

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  9. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderNovember 11, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Dearest Tammy,
    One at times cannot follow the weather channel predictions, they love to exaggerate I presume.
    You radiate joy and happiness in this photo. Love the total look!
    Happy plants from their abundance of rain.
    We had three days of terrible rain and today the sun came out!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  10. DianeNovember 11, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    I'm glad your day turned out well. It looks like everyone was having a great time. Diane

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  11. Julia @ Vintage with LacesNovember 11, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    You girls did a great job, Tammy! The secret garden looks so cheerful with your crochet pieces. I'm happy for you that no storm did upset your plans. I hope there won't be any thefts again.
    Have a lovely day!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  12. LorrieNovember 11, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    So glad the weather held for the big event! Looks like fun!

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  13. Blondie's JournalNovember 11, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    I am SO glad the bad weather held off and you were able to go on with this fun and mostly---important event! I know how much it means to you and how involved you are from IG.

    You look absolutely beautiful in the photo! :)

    We have terrible weather warnings predicted for tomorrow Sometimes they don't pan out like yours did. But better to be forewarned. I'll be at home but my husband and kids, I worry yet can do nothing.

    Thanks for a great post---you did a wonderful job!

    Jane x

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  14. Caterina GiglioNovember 11, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    How fun and colorful, your yarn bombing in the park, just amazing the good will that creativity makes! xo

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  15. SusanNovember 11, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Oh Tammy, that looked like a wonderful event. Congratulations! So glad the weather cooperated and that everyone was on board. Sounded great. Thanks for sharing photos, too! Susan

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  16. Roses, Lace and BrocanteNovember 11, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Oh it looks AMAZING Tammy!
    How wonderful that you have a like-minded group of yarn lovers in Kuwait.
    I'm sure you brought joy to everyone who walked by your decorated trees.
    How liberating!
    I can imagine the work involved in organizing your 'Yarn Storm' - well done you!
    Thank you Tammy for your kind comment on my post - I appreciate your friendship which goes way back.
    Take care
    Shane x

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  17. Gracie SaylorNovember 12, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    I'm so glad the weather was fine and the event so successful, Tammy xx

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  18. homemade@myplaceNovember 12, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    So beautiful and colourful!!!! a magical garden!!!!
    xxxxxx ale

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  19. CreateologyNovember 12, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    It seems the more the news media hypes the weather the more the weather is disappointing and not so bad. How lovely your day turned out to be. You look lovely! The Secret Garden is looking very special indeed. Blessings...

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  20. kathyinozarksNovember 12, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    awesome day for all of you

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  21. Grammy BraxtonNovember 13, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    I am happy you had a beautiful day to do your yarn bombing. All the colors and all the people! It looks so gorgeous. And that big smile you have, just wonderful.

    Hugs,
    Sharon

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  22. PreetiNovember 13, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    That's a lovely and colourful storm !!:)

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  23. RostroseNovember 13, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I'm so happy, dearest Tammy, that your yarnbomb event at The Secret Garden war such a success and fun. The photos of it are story-telling and lovely colorful! Great that the weather was perfect und you didn't cancel the event!!!!!!!
    Lots of hugs from Austria,
    Traude
    http://rostrose.blogspot.co.at/2015/11/irland-reisebericht-galway-connemara.html

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  24. MelanieNovember 13, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    Love the beautiful yarn bombing! Glad the weather cooperated for you. Great photo of you...you look so pretty and happy. :-)

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  25. Helen PhilippsNovember 15, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    So glad that your day went so well and the weather was fine for it too. Lovely pictures :) The Secret Garden and colourful crochet looks beautiful....and so do you Tammy!
    Happy weekend.
    Helen xox

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  26. KitNovember 15, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    What lovely colors and happy faces. I love yarn bombing! It sure makes everything look so pretty. Glad your weather behaved. :) Kit

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  27. Sheila RumneyNovember 16, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    What a great colorful project. Some many people coming to create beauty in your Secret Garden.

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  28. AnonymousNovember 20, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    So much crochet!!! I love how they did up the bench.

    Glad the weather cooperated so you could have your yarn event.

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  29. handmade by amaliaNovember 22, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    It is nice to see the secret garden looking so festive and happy. What a wonderful project!
    Amalia
    xo

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  30. She loves to crochetNovember 22, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Lovely photos Tammy, so glad the weather held for you, it sounds a marvellous day. Hx

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  31. Rustique Gal November 23, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    My goodness, isn't yarnbombing fun!! Sounds like such a great day with the events and friendships. I've missed my bloggie friends, I hope you are well! Hopefully I'm back for the duration!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  32. Kimberley November 26, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    oh I love the yarnbombing - such a cool thing to do! Makes the tree look even more cheerier,

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  33. Elizabeth EdwardsNovember 27, 2015 at 4:03 AM

    gorgeous sun shot. i love this, we have seen similar crafty ones in the tree on our travels. so very unique. ( :

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  34. Tanya December 7, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    You, and your beautiful crochet work, make me smile SO MUCH!!! What a happy, joyful bunch of photos of the smiling faces and happy hands at work in your Secret Garden! Keep up the good fight, my friend! XOXO

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