Trials and Tribulations with Quilting, Machine Embroidery, Sewing and Knitting
Posted in miscellaneous on Aug 13th, 2008
I’ve been working on my free motion embroidery. This is my first attempt at fill stitches. I haven’t yet found the right machine speed so more experimentation is required. The density isn’t right and the stitches are a bit bitty. Also some of my stitches go over the outline – I think I can fix [...]
Posted in Knitting, miscellaneous on Jul 25th, 2008
I had another go at the Vintage sock and so far so good. This yarn makes it quite tricky to see the lace pattern, but it is there – must remember to use a single colour yarn next time.
Posted in miscellaneous on Jul 22nd, 2008
I bought the Knitting Vintage Socks (by Nancy Bush) book from here (I love this place books arrive within a week). I’ve been attempting to knit these socks … Image from Knitting Vintage Socks) I have attempted the cuff six times! I thought I had it and then I realised I’d added two extra stitches [...]
Posted in miscellaneous on May 8th, 2008
I’ve started cutting out this fabric. My plan is to do something with nine patches …
Posted in miscellaneous on May 5th, 2008
I have started a pair of socks for myself based on the recipe in this book. This yarn is Jigsaw Heirloom Sock Yarn Colour 57. I have two more balls, colour 58 and colour 27. Not to mention three balls of Twilleys of Stamford Freedom Spirit 508 Senses - I plan to make more socks! I’m [...]
Posted in miscellaneous on Mar 19th, 2008
I have been blogging for a year now and I thought this would be a good time to take stock. At the start I hoped this blog would force me to create more to generate content. I don’t think that has been the case. However, it is great to have a record of a year’s [...]
Posted in miscellaneous on Mar 14th, 2008
I went here … To see these … Check out this link: Sculpture by the SeaÂ
Posted in miscellaneous on Mar 12th, 2008
I’ve been watching Road to Avonlea while knitting my socks. It’s a Canadian children’s television series that was filmed in the late 80s early 90s – there were seven series. It was made by Sullivan Entertainment who also made the Anne of Green Gables shows. It is based (somewhat loosely) on the works of L [...]
Posted in Knitting, miscellaneous on Jan 31st, 2008
I’ve been working away at the socks – it’s definitely addictive. I decided to make socks for P (she has the smallest feet in the house), although these seem enormous and will probably fit me. I had to cast on 6 times (yes 6 times!) before I managed to get it right, but now things [...]
Posted in miscellaneous on Jan 16th, 2008
So I’ve changed the look. I’m not sure about this particular shade of green, but I’m happy with everything else. I might do a bit of experimenting with different shades of green over the next few days. It’s so hot – 38 degrees (100)!