I have finally started knitting the Goff Mystery Shawl from KDD – It is from the Mysterious Knits book (I think it’s from 2023). I bought a kit. So far, it’s easy knitting – I just need to keep track of my rows, so I know when to change colours.
I am weaving the ends in as I go, and I didn’t bother with a swatch. I am happy with the fabric and there isn’t going to be fit issues.
Filed under Colour Work, Knitting, Knitting - Colour work, Yarn Stash
I have been trying to get my January poem finished.
It’s very satisfying working in back stitch with silk through linen. Listen to the sound …
I am onto the last stanza.
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration
These things are addictive. I had visions of making a lemon tree.
This is the first time I have tried two colours on the ring – my joins aren’t great.
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These are the Book Binder socks by Helen Stewart.
The yarn is an Opal yarn from here – it only comes in 50g balls (I didn’t pay enough attention and I had to order another one).
2.25mm Knit pro zings.
The pattern is interesting, and would stand out better on a tonal or monochromatic yarn.
Filed under Knitting, Patterns, Sock Knitting
The third installment of the Schoolgirl Sewing Club has arrived (have I started any of them? no) These are beautifully packaged.
I might need to do an inventory and see how many projects I have!
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
This term at Tresillian we have been working on Dorset Buttons. I am finding them to be addictive, I have made four altogether. The two above are probably my best ones.
I am using 3.8cm metal rings (from Spotlight) and pearl cotton (some 8 and some 5) and beads.
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I am an eternal optimist and I believe the perfect embroidery set up is out there.
I bought this Nurge one.
I have set it up and used it once. So far I have no complaints; nothing has annoyed me yet.
I like how I can use my Halo Go like this
We will see – I have been disappointed before.
I am working on my January poem for Tender Whispers from the Heart.
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases
I made a machine embroidered lantern. This one from Urban Threads.
It’s white, but the LED light is yellow.
Filed under Digitizing, Embroidery, Inspiration, Machine Embroidery
I finished my Goldwork piece. I enjoyed the process – it is precise and sparkly (two things that I love).
I have ordered a frame and I will put it near my other gumnut piece.
Filed under Bedazzle, Embroidery, Goldwork, Inspiration
At my Friday stitching group we have been working on ‘wild woman’ brooches.
My aim was to get as much stuff on it as possible; beads, buttons, yarn and charms.
The base fabric is felt, and we stabilised it with buckram.
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