Thursday, August 5, 2010

Knitting fever

Had a bit of a knitting time lately.
Here are my finished projects- haven't yet perfected the art of taking photos of myself so excuse the poor photography.
Scroll lace scarf- details here



denim pinafore details here
I need to wash this so it can be used ...at 60 degrees...washing in hot water is not something I do.  Have to bite the bullet- hope it doesn't shrink too much!


a quick knit for a friend ...she did give me the mohair to knit up a while back..so glad it's finally been tackled!


detail of the mohair pattern

Now I'd better to get sewing.  Bit behind in the Beehive.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Optimism & the (un)finished project

I am one of those people who likes to have about 100 projects in progress at the same time.  Sometimes it can be overwhelming & I feel like nothing ever gets finished!!  Other times especially in the school holidays I optimistically think of all that can be achieved....
Case in point:
On our recent short holiday I took perhaps 4 projects plus a couple of books (for inspiration for new projects..) with the optimistic view that they would get completed or at least partially completed.  And all that was done (because really holidays are pretty busy with 3 kids and things to do!) was one quilt block.   Oh well...we did have a good holiday.

Once back home I did finally finish something that has been languishing at the end of the bed.
although the button does need to be sewn on.

And just to keep the holidays real I did start a new project which will hopefully be donated for the school fundraiser, a Scroll Lace scarf from Ysolda Teague made of some Debbie Bliss alpaca silk which has also been languishing at the end of the bed.


I'm now stuck at a point of 28 lace repeats because am not sure which is the right or wrong side.  But I hope to work it out because I see a finished project in my sights.

And also must start that ice cream dress!

Monday, July 12, 2010

Perfect timing..

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to win a yard of lovely Little Folks voile from Andi in her blog giveaway.  Thank you Andi- it is beautiful, so silky and soft. 
Then at the craft show I bought a little bit more ...the red one...whilst having a great time fabric perusing with Sheridan and Amy.

Then a couple of weeks later Amy decided to run the the Ice Cream Social .  It just seems a perfect time to use the voile...


..so a pattern was bought.  Now to aim for the perfect fit!!

The ice cream dress sew along kicks off on the 18th of July.  Check out the flickr group for more info and inspiration.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Catching up..


In May Julie sent out beautiful Kaffe shot cottons and prints for log cabin/ squares blocks with interesting details in the Beehive block swap.  I loved the colour mix I received - different greens and a touch of orange.



She wanted lots of white space too.   I hope these fit the bill.


Speaking of the Beehive, Isak's quilt is progressing.  Here tis quilt top completed.



And this is the boy..mad about planes!




Monday, June 7, 2010

Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair


Friday fabric shopping SIT, originally uploaded by beeware70.
June...the weather is cold (certainly today it is). Must be time to think about craft (well I do all year but anyway....) and yes the craft and quilt fair is coming to Darling Harbour next week. I do love the craft fair & seeing all the quilts on display.  I also love checking out the shops new and old.  The fabrics above come from Amitie and Patchwork on Central Park, favourite shops from Melbourne who both come to the show.

So I've booked my day off & I plan to be there on Wednesday- let me know if you'll be there too and we can say hello whilst gazing at fabrics!