Now that my stitching class has finished (it starts again in a few weeks), I have been working on this sampler. I feel like I have done a lot, but there is still a long way to go.
Here’s is what it will look like
I will change the date to 2024 (or 2025).
I amusing 40 count linen and a au ver à soie silk (100.3). I thought I would find the 40 count tricky, but with my sewing glasses and magnifier I am fine.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
I went on holiday so I wanted something easier to knit than my Scout Shawl. When we were in Dunsborough last year, I purchased yarn from Text and Co, which has been dyed to represent the blues of the ocean and there is a mini skein to represent the sand (it was dyed by Circus Tonic Handmade.
My project bag is my Lady and The Unicorn Zipper Bag from Red Bubble – the large size is great for socks.
I am using a chart from one of my Bee in a Bonnet patterns – I think it is The Second Chance Romance Socks, but I am just doing the twisted stitch bit.
I cast on 64 stitches (no swatch this time), and did a K2P2 rib for 20 rounds, and then onto the pattern.
Usual needles (2.25mm).
Filed under Knitting, Sock Knitting, Yarn Stash
I framed my Dame Nature Du Printemps.
I used 3mm foam core board, attached thin batting to the board, pinned and then laced the stitching. And the frame is from Rinkits.com.au – one of the shadow box frames (that way the cross stitch is not touching the glass).
Now I plan to frame My Lady’s Quaker and my Gum Nuts.
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I have re-started my Scout Shawl. I am finding it much easier to knit with straight needles. I have gone down to 3.25mm needles – I was using 4mm before, and I much prefer the fabric.
Filed under Colour Work, Knitting, Knitting - Colour work, Yarn Stash
My yarn for the Choose Your Own Knitventure has arrived. The pattern is written by Lauren Rad and Beth Kirkpatrick (I think it comes out this weeK). The yarn is from Frosted Stitch (Floribunda and Moonflower – I believe the yarn is dyed especially for this project).
Filed under Knitting, Sock Knitting, Yarn Stash
I have always liked this blackwork piece, so I decided (finally) that I needed to do it.
It’s Covid Corvid from Jen Goodwin Embroidery.
It’s a beautiful kit.
The instructions look amazing.
Filed under Blackwork, Canvas Work, Embroidery
I needed an easy project, while I was waiting for Officeworks to print my Scout Shawl pattern (it’s all gone horribly wrong and I am restarting. I am taking this opportunity to use smaller needles because I didn’t like the fabric I was creating.
I used the Family Time Dishcloth pattern (it’s free!) and cotton from Spotlight – it’s Abbey Road Kung Fu Cotton. Whenever I am at Spotlight I have a quick look in the cotton yarn aisle to see if they have any nice colours of cotton.
Filed under Knitting, Yarn Stash
I finished my third term stitching project – I might have got a bit carried away with the sequins.
The design is by Tania Cohen.
This was a lovely design to work, just the right amount of stitches to keep you interested, but not enough to feel that you were never going to finish this piece.
Filed under Embroidery, Inspiration
I finished my travel socks.
Yarn is from Fiber Lily – Apple Blossom Fairy, I don’t think it’s available anymore. This photo doesn’t do it justice – look at this one instead.
I used a 2 by 2 twisted rib cuff, but then it’s stocking stitch all the way. Usual needles (2.25mm).
Filed under Knitting, Sock Knitting, Yarn Stash
At my stitching class I have been using my sit-on hoop stand (which I really like), but it means I have to push my chair back from the table, and, as the room is small, I felt like I was getting in everyone’s way.
So I bought this one.
I bought it from Amazon, but I have seen similar ones on Etsy. I like it. It holds the hoop very securely – not wobbly at all, and you can access the back very easily. Hoops, fames and Q snaps of multiple sizes will fit.
It didn’t come with instructions, but it was quite easy to put together.
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Etsy
