M's Baby's Blanket

The baby wave has started for sure -- all my friends are having babies faster than I can turn out blankets! Here's the latest little blanket to come off my needles.

Made using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (white) and Knit Picks CotLin (whisper)

Thanks to Ravelry designer Mary Jane Protus for sharing the beautiful free pattern!

Sea-Colored Turquoise Necklace

I just got back from a trip to Barcelona, where I was inspired by the beautiful beach to visit a bead store and pick out some sea-colored beads to make this necklace. It's nothing fancy, just some brown seed beads, larger turquoise faceted beads, and contrasting square crystals at the transition points, but I thought I would share a couple quick pics.

Here's my beautiful sea-and-rock necklace that reminds me of the beach. (I didn't have scissors so didn't cut the ends off yet)

Here's a closeup of just the turquoise part so you can see the transition beads better.