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FO's - (Finished Objects) - none this week but getting close!
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WIP's (Works in Progress) -
1) I finished knitting the slippers and wove in the ends. Today I will sew the tops to the front and tomorrow go 'felting'. I'll have to take them to the laundromat as I have a front loader and with no 'agitation' felting does not do well. I am anxious to see if they work out and fit me so I can decide whether or not to make them for gifts. If all is good I want to order from Knit Picks because their wool is 40% off right now! I don't know how long the sale lasts but I hope I have some time as I want to make at least 3 more pair if I like them. Yarn Hoarder loved them so I imagine they will be great for gifts. I think she made like 12 pair of them! You go girl!
2) I wove in the ends last night but haven't started square number 4.....probably tonight.
6) I Spy quilts - 1 of 3 is done and I did drag out the squares and pins hoping I would get a chance to work on it but I have a supper and dessert to make if I want to eat today so we shall see but it's not looking promising. I did however mend a fitted mattress pad and a pair of pajama bottoms....does that count?
7) Sewing tunic - I pressed the fabric finally and cut off all the little threads but did not pin the pattern. I also found a place online that has darling tunics with all kinds of styles and necklines etc. reasonably priced. The site is Banggood
I know nothing about them and have not ordered or know anyone that has but they had the most tunic styles that I liked and they carry larger sizes too. They must be from China or somewhere foreign. I use Paypal for everything to stay safe and if they don't take Paypal I don't buy. Anyway...just an FYI. Not sure if I'll order anything or not. BTW, they carry all sorts of other things too. Have any of you ordered from them or heard of them? They were on Pinterest.
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What's in the Queue -
#1 - Some Valentine's Day socks - I'll be dyeing my own for this!
#2 - Something for St. Patrick's Day...socks or cowl...not sure. I think I found a cowl pattern with a Celtic design but I would like socks too!
#3 - Still more washcloths as I have plenty of Dishie and Peaches and Creme worsted cotton
#4 - Some leaf book markers
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What I'm "wishing upon a star" for -
#1 - My Valentine and St. Patrick's Day yarns for socks or cowls and mini's for cowl and Granny Stripe Blanket. I'm thinking I can dye my own now! How exciting!!!!
#2 - Susan B. Anderson has her 2 kits back in stock..........The Loopy Sheep
and her Spring Chicken kits just in time for Spring but where do I get the dough for all these great items?
#3 - my new over the top obsession I discovered from Little Bobbin's mother who does the most beautiful stitchery from Jesse Chorley
I'd like to do her Friendship Quilt if I live long enough! LOL! I may try just a little sampler on my own but check out her website for lots of other wonderful and unique items and projects.
#4 - Knitting at the Library Cowl - a pay for pattern on Ravelry. I'm thinking this may be the year of cowls or slippers....we'll see who wins out! The cowl looks like different shelves of books! So cool!
#5 - A crochet square blocker either a DIY or to buy.......anyone have any experience with these or recommendations? I saw this Crochet blocker with instructions to make and it looks pretty simple
You just need wooden shish-kabob skewers and a gardening knee pad.
*** #6 - Sewing book like Simply Summer Street has...I ordered this and it should be here this week! So excited!!!
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YOP Goals from last week: Really poor showing this week!
*SOME* 1) pin I Spy quilt #2 - getting ready too!
2) cut binding for my sampler quilt
3) work on Spring cross stitch
*SOME* 4) iron fabric and cut out tunic pieces
5) order bias tape and Swedish Tracing Paper for patterns
*DONE* 6) finish 2nd slipper of my pair
*SOME*7) order supplies: yarn , needles etc - I am waiting to see about slipper felting and fitting but I do have a shopping cart with some items in it already on Knit Picks
8) do block #4 of 5 on Frida basket
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YOP Goals for this coming week:
1) pin I Spy quilt #2
2) cut binding for my sampler quilt
3) work on Spring cross stitch
4) Cut out tunic pieces
5) order bias tape and Swedish Tracing Paper for patterns
6) Sew tops on slippers and felt
7) order supplies: yarn , needles etc
8) do block #4 of 5 on Frida basket
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Podcasts: I watched Stitching the High Notes Episode #21 so I'm slowly catching up. Making up for lost time now that I have a t.v. again! LOL! Also, did you know that Stitching the High Notes has a discount code thread in her Ravelry group that 'makers' add to. Check it out! I also watched the latest episode of Knitting Expat.
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Happy Trails!!!
Cant wait to see how your slippers fit. Great project. Love the lacy look of your cowl. And your fabric is very pretty. You are a busy bee. Hugs, LJ
ReplyDeleteYou did quite a bit this week in crafting. Even with all your outside work. I have never heard of banggood either. I looked at it......they look legit. Let us know if you try them.
ReplyDeleteLook at those slippers - almost finished! I've never heard of Banggood, but your link sent me there and I spent a good twenty minutes looking around. Quite an eclectic collection of clothing pieces! That Friendship Quilt looks so fun! I'd love to study one of those in person. I could probably content myself for hours studying all the fun pictures and stitches and embellishments.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great week, Sam! Enjoy the spring weather where you are. I sure am!
Your material for your sewing are all so cheerful.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness you’ve been busy! I’m planning to check out Knit Picks sale in the next day or two and now I need to check out Banggood too. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt’s funny you mention PayPal being safe. I thought so too...until last night. Our pastors PayPal account that he hadn’t even used in quite awhile was hacked on Friday. They took $1000.00! So sad. It seems nothing is safe anymore. Isn’t it sad that so many are so busy trying to steal from others.
Blessings,
Betsy
You have been busy! Hope your slippers turn out!! I am anxious to see them all done:)
ReplyDeleteWell you have made some progress.....I've had projects that I've had to continuously count stitches, hopefully the cowl won't give you too much trouble...unfortunately it's never not allergy season for me...I'm allergic to dust and dust mites..so it's always allergy season...:/
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