It’s been quite some time since I’ve blogged; never was very good at keeping a diary…much rather be doing something. Slowly gotten back into knitting again after a period of moving about interest-wise – quilting, embroidery etc. Just finished my first Christmas present for 2011 – a fine lace weight stole which has been in […]
Finally put the finishing touches to my latest quilt this month. Unfortunately it’s been one of those projects that has stuck around for far too long.The inspiration came from Scrap Quilt Sensation by Katharine Guerrier, which I bought from the Festival of Quilts after seeing the beautiful display of the quilts from the book. The
I had a bounty of Elizabeth Zimmermann books for Christmas and my birthday – Knitting without Tears, Knitter’s Almanac and The Opinionated Knitter.I’ve thoroughy enjoyed the many hours I’ve had perusing them. Not only are the patterns innovative – even now, but the advice and “opinions” (as in the Opinionated Knitter) are absolutely wonderful too.
Oh boy! It’s definitely been awhile since I updated my blog. Not entirely my fault our brand new PC decided to throw a permanent tantrum and we’ve been computerless (probably not a word!) for quite a few months. Thankfully it was still under warranty so we exchanged it for a different make. Though that’s not
I’ve not been knitting as much as I have been recently as I’ve just been bitten by the spinning bug.After using a spindle for awhile; my husband decided that he’d buy me my Christmas and Birthday present early and sent me off to get a spinning wheel. The other reasoning behind the wheel is that
Perpignan Aeolian Finished my Aeolian this week & I’m thrilled with it. This is the first lace shawl I’ve made that I have kept. I thought the green was a beautiful colour and could be dressed up or down. Quite like the idea of wearing it with jeans. It looks so fine and the Posh
Rolling Star This Rolling Star quilt is one of my proudest creations. It was made as a Christmas present for my Mum. Her favourite colours are purple and green; so this was the colour theme. The whole thing is pieced and quilted by hand; no machine involved. The design was inspired by a lovely book
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Edo Temari This is one of my favorite temari balls that I have made. It is from Edo Temari (ISBN4-8377-0394-1) which is a beautiful Japanese (no English instructions) book of mainly geometric patterns. It took a little figuring out as only one side of the temari was shown and the other side didn’t seem to
Laminaria After seeing the multitude of Laminarias on Ravelry, especially Clarabelle’s beautiful Silver Laminaria; I thought I had better have a go. I have recently made my first purchase from Posh Yarn and must say I’m very impressed with the wool and the beautiful rainbow of colours that it comes in. I bought a Diana
Going to veer away from knitting for this one. For the last few years I’ve been going to a ceramics class every Tuesday morning with my mum-in-law at Brushstrokes ceramics at Waltham Windmill near Grimsby. Thought I’d share with you a few of the projects that turned out well. First is the Christmas present that
