Friday, January 13, 2012

My Creative Space - Knitting and Stitching

You may well have seen that I haven't been around these parts much lately, but all is not entirely still on the creative front. I've been a bit quiet I guess, and (as you know if you read my previous post) there are good reasons for that. Right now I want to share a couple of projects that have been waiting for some attention for a while now.

First up is a little knitted throw that I made for my sister for her birthday (it's living at her home now - so I can show you ).



I used an acrylic blend of yarn that was in a boxed kit... not normally what I would go looking for, but I stumbled across it and thought it was cool (there were also a pair of 12mm knitting needles in the kit, and I didn't have a set of those, so I grabbed it!). I knitted it with one of the 12mm knitting needles, and the other was a 3/4 inch knitting needled that I borrowed from my MIL some time ago.

The second thing is a reversible bag I made for my SIL for her b'day a while back, and I just haven't shared it yet. I used some Emily Bloom Designer collection fabric for the pink side of the bag and some blue paisley vintage cotton that used to be a skirt belonging to my MIL - so it already has family history. ;)



The pattern is the same one I used here.

I have a few other projects in the works that I will (hopefully) share with you in the next week or so.
Hope your day is a marvellous one - I'm off to enjoy some sunshine with the boys while it's around (We've had such a wet Summer lately, that any bit on sun and warmth is welcome!).

S xox 


6 comments :

  1. How lovely that you could give your sister in law a bag with fabric from a skirt belonging to your mother in law. Both sides of the bag look great!

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  2. Oh no...I'm not leaving. Family always comes first. I think we all realize that :) Such fun gifts for your family. I adore the fabric you chose. Enjoy your day.
    xo Jana

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  3. the throw looks cosy and inviting, lovely colours. great job on both gifts. looking forward to seeing the rest of the projects.

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  4. Gorgeous throw and that bag is so cute! Well done.

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  5. Love the reversible bag. I am impressed with your skills:)

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  6. The bag and the throw are lovely! Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my ruffle scarf. My friend does have earholes :-). I will be showing the earrings soon.
    i am your newest follower and would be honored if you would like to follow back. no hard feelings if not :-)
    have a lovely sunday
    jutta

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