I decided to enter a felted leaf contest that my LYS is holding. Step 1: Knit a large swatch. I used Patons SWS in Natural Earth. Such a pretty color :) Step 2: Felt the knitted swatch (and get a much smaller piece of fabric than expected!) Step 3: Using a leaf template, cut out… Continue reading Making Felted Leaves
Month: August 2007
Progress on Tomato
I've slowly been making progress on the Tomato. Two weeks ago I started the colorwork pattern. Thanks for your help, ladies! Unfortunately, I had to rip out a whole row, twice, so I haven't gotten quite as far as I should be by now. The first time, I realized I started the dark blue in… Continue reading Progress on Tomato
Girly Bag is Finished!
On Saturday I finally finished the Girly Bag! Pattern: Girly Bag by Amy Polcyn * Started: Saturday, July 8, 2007 Finished: Saturday, August 25, 2007 Yarn: Berroco Bonsai Color: Japanese Maple (4141) Needles: Size 8US The knitting was pretty fast and simple for this bag. My problem came with adding the lining and trying to… Continue reading Girly Bag is Finished!
Project Pouch
Check out this cute project pouch set I got from Piddleloop Sewing Team: Project pouch, zippered pouch and free goodies :) The zipper for each pouch has a detachable stitch marker! The inside of the project pouch has a pocket on one side and an elastic needle/hook holder on the other side. I love how… Continue reading Project Pouch
Fairy Name
I saw this on Kim's blog and had to try it! ******* Your fairy is called Buttercup Elfshimmer She is a cheerful sprite. She lives in clover fields where fairy rings grow. She is only seen when the first flowers begin to blossom. She wears bright clover green. She has delicate green wings like a… Continue reading Fairy Name