It was a nice relaxing weekend for a change and boy did I so enjoyed myself.
I had intended to write this last night but I was just enjoying how relaxed I was. Enjoyed watching season 3 of Outlander and working on my Advent socks
AND
a new project
started a shawl for one of my daughter for Christmas. It's a crochet pattern by Sandra Paul of Cherry Heart, pattern is called Linden Bee
I had intended to write this last night but I was just enjoying how relaxed I was. Enjoyed watching season 3 of Outlander and working on my Advent socks
AND
a new project
started a shawl for one of my daughter for Christmas. It's a crochet pattern by Sandra Paul of Cherry Heart, pattern is called Linden Bee
So pretty....
Also was able to get to some sewing in weekend for the first time in quite awhile.
In fact you can see by my collection of plants that found a home on the sewing table that I haven't been doing much sewing lately.
They really do like it there, west facing window. But they were moved so I could dust off the machine do some sewing.
They really do like it there, west facing window. But they were moved so I could dust off the machine do some sewing.
I have been collecting projects and finally was able to get a few completed.
I finished up weaving on a few washcloths, so they needed to be hemmed.
Nothing fancy here, As you can see they are not all the same size and I wasn't keeping track of length seeing how they are for me and just using up scraps of cotton yarn.
That was one WIP done
then next, I needed to do was wind a bobbin for the dish towels I'm weaving on.
I'm trying boat shuttles and like using them a lot. It's a little tricky at times seeing how I'm using them on a ridged heddle loom and not a floor loom. A ridged heddle doesn't have a base board (?) that the shuttle can slide upon. So I need to pay close attention but so much fun sliding them across.
Sunday I spent the afternoon making a project bag for the socks I'm knitting.
Turned out perfect, if I say so myself.
Stands up so nicely
Prefect size for socks
Love it.
stuff will not fall out now.
And a couple of weeks ago I ordered some needle cozy off a TIENenMIEP Designs, a seller on esty to use while knitting socks. DP needles have a tendency of getting loose and can be an issue at times and this is a great solution.
The needles slip inside and then you just snap it shut.
Ingenious......
Don't know how long they been around but it's a new thing to me
Well that's all for now
Linking up with kathys quilts
love laugh quilt
Nothing fancy here, As you can see they are not all the same size and I wasn't keeping track of length seeing how they are for me and just using up scraps of cotton yarn.
That was one WIP done
then next, I needed to do was wind a bobbin for the dish towels I'm weaving on.
I'm trying boat shuttles and like using them a lot. It's a little tricky at times seeing how I'm using them on a ridged heddle loom and not a floor loom. A ridged heddle doesn't have a base board (?) that the shuttle can slide upon. So I need to pay close attention but so much fun sliding them across.
Sunday I spent the afternoon making a project bag for the socks I'm knitting.
Turned out perfect, if I say so myself.
Stands up so nicely
Prefect size for socks
Love it.
stuff will not fall out now.
And a couple of weeks ago I ordered some needle cozy off a TIENenMIEP Designs, a seller on esty to use while knitting socks. DP needles have a tendency of getting loose and can be an issue at times and this is a great solution.
The needles slip inside and then you just snap it shut.
Ingenious......
Don't know how long they been around but it's a new thing to me
Well that's all for now
Linking up with kathys quilts
love laugh quilt
Lovely work!!!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Nancy, hope all is well with you this holiday season.
DeleteThe colors in your advent socks are YUMMY!!! That scarf/shawl is really pretty; it should be fun to work on. I like working on pretty things. You've got a great collection of violets and succulents growing on! I do not have a green thumb! What a clever invention -- that needle cozy! I've never seen one before, but it's perfect! Have a fun week! :)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that your Mother is in hospice care. Wishing her lots of good days with the family over the holidays You've got some fun projects in the works. Enjoy the family and wishing your more relaxing time through out the holiday.
ReplyDeleteI took a weaving class way back in college and LOVED it! The only problem is math and I are NOT good friends, and figuring out the yardage needed for the warp or was it weft... was beyond my abilities. If someone else would do that for me I'd love to have a loom and play with shuttles all day! The shawl you made is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely thing you have made really nice.. keep doing ..
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