knitted leaves?
Working on a few Cocoknits’ Knitted Wreaths for holiday gifties. I’m using a double strand of Kidsilk Haze (from the stash, yay!) on US6, and so far have 20 of 27 leaves needed for 3 wreaths. Thankfully, I’m not tired of them yet. Each little leaf knits up so quick – a little over 10 minutes after finishing ends.
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliments on Lightweight Tweed. Indeed I have already worn it twice, hurrah for cooler temps, and it’s a delightful SoCal sweater. Warm enough to keep a slight chill off, but open and light enough not to overheat. I am also incredibly flattered by Hannah (the designer), as she featured my FO on her blog! I was positively floored going through my blog roll and seeing that. Wow.
Another happy happening this week – the arrival of this:
What’s even happier is this came to me as a gift through a bit of serendipity. N was recently visiting his dad and stepmom and mentioned that I was thinking about taking up sewing. It turns out there was a never-opened machine sitting in the garage collecting dust, and would I like it? N’s stepmom’s sister** ordered it – a basic Brother model, perfect for learning – got it and then decided she didn’t want to sew after all. And it had been stored in their garage ever since. I still can’t get over how this fell into my lap.
I had a few bits of fabric, some gifted and given, but I hadn’t purchased any fabric yet. Fabric meant for the sewing stash. So this is my first official sewing fabric purchase:
There’s a shop in town, I’ve just found, called Sew Joe. BTW, at the same time I discovered South Pasadena also has Common Thread Studio, a great shop. I’m very encouraged by there being two shops close by for materials, assistance, and studio time, if needed!
Anyway, I went in for the martini fabric, at request of my sis L, and they had a table of clearance fabrics – and I loved this cotton leaf print. I hesitate to invest in uber-fancy fabrics until I get a clue. But I can see thais fabric thing getting out of hand in short order.
So, in fact, life is just a bowl a cherries.
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** This reminds me of that line in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – “My best friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who’s going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night.” Love that movie.
It’s a slippery slope, but just give in. Just a little. Stashing fabric, for me, is just as addictive as stashing fabric. But now, I get excited to break out some little fat quarter and make it something fun to give away or keep. Good luck with your new stitchy craft!
Love your holiday wreaths ~ that’s such a great pattern!
I’m jealous of your sewing machine as I would like to learn to sew myself. No space to put one I’m afraid. I’ll be interested in how you like using it!
so awesome! i love that wreath pattern and would love a sewing machine, too but fear not really speaking to my husband ever again if I do get one!
what’s even better about that line from Ferris is that Kristy “Buffy” Swanson is the one who says it haha!
I can’t wait to see what you come up with for sewing projects. I have really fallen in love with it and think you will be a natural, for sure!
Very cool prints. I have a small wool fabric stash that the boys are thrilled to be using right now to make things. A good excuse to use glue and staple guns.
More power to you on the leaves! That will be a beautiful project, but I don’t think I have the patience to knit that many of something.
Good luck with the sewing! I recently realized how rusty my sewing skills are and regret that
hooray for sewing!!! you will become addicted soon. i highly recommend amy butler’s patterns as they are easy to follow and she explains all terms. she has some free ones on her website. have fun!!!