New School Year

I used to love this time of the school year. There was an excitement about going back and sorting your new pencils and books.

 

I have bought new boxes to hold my treads for stitching. They are lunch boxes with a photo of two of my completed works. They are perfect for holding my notions.

 

The other thing about this time of the year is that the nights start to draw in. The only thing to do is light the fairy lights. Here is my new set.

 

 

 

Amethyst Days

I spotted this knitting pattern and had to try it. I would not normally make a baby garment in an aran wool but just loved the shape. I used Drops Big Merino wool and it is wonderful for stitch definition.

 

The waistcoat is knitted from the top down and EVERY row is different while you are increasing. I ripped it out three times. The most annoying bit was finding that I had changed the direction of one of the cables about 6 inches back. AARGH!!

 

It was worth it though because I love he finished version. I bought 4 balls of wool but only used 3 so I will buy some more and make another one.

 

 

Inspiration Strikes

I know what they say about waiting for inspiration but I really like it when you are minding your own business and you see something you love. I have been meaning to stop in Bandon for ages to take a look at the garden that Pat created. I noticed the verbena was out so thought I would stop. What treasure! An idea for a stitching, some butterflies to keep me company and lots of tiny seedlings that I can harvest next Spring and give a good home to.

 

A fine result!

 

 

No Stitching

We are a few days into August now and the temptation to stitch has not hit me yet. I am back to the crochet and to knitting too. I am waiting for the urge to try something new to strike but so far I am content with getting my head round a new cable pattern and trying to remember how I did this Circle of Friends granny square.

 

 

 

 

Hedgerow Heaven

The knots are finished! This piece began with a skirt from a charity shop given to me by Di. The inspiration came from all the wonderful June hedgerows we saw in Devon. I bought the frame in Matalan so the size was dictated by that. This is the first piece that I have signed my name to so I feel that I am moving forward. Breda has chosen this for her birthday present. I am thrilled that she wants it but I don't want to let it go yet!

 

 BUT.........I have been looking at the montbretia everywhere in the hedges so I think that might be my next piece. I need to find some orange fabric in the charity shop or otherwise I will be going after Mary's clothes with the scissors.

 

I am having a forced month off from stitching. I need to get some knitting done and finish the crochet throw. I hope too I will find some space to try something new. A bit of crazy wool maybe????