Finally...
I have managed to carve out some time for updating here, I've been meaning to for over a week but the opportunity hasn't presented it's self until now.
The big thing since I last posted is that I've finished the cross stitch on Mermaid Heart
After that I pulled my oldest class project from the WIPS pile and finished the stitching on the scissor fob for CA Wells Counterpane Sewing Case, a class I took back in 2005. As you can see I'm determined to finish this one next year!
The weekend before last was also the annual Harrogate Knitting and Stitching Show. I went on the Sunday this year for the first time and as it was noticeably quieter than when I've been before, I may well do it again in future.
My friend Kate's stall.
Something else that I did for the first time this year was to take a workshop. It was to make a pieced patchwork basket taught by Sally Holman and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is my progress at the end of the hour.
Of course I couldn't go to the show without shopping! My main purchase was the chart for The Drawn Thread's Toccata no. 4, I also got another shawl pattern from Victoria at Eden Valley Yarns called Ullswater.
Then several 'bits': I needed another circular needle for Deco and I also picked up some more stitch markers. I picked up some cute pins for finishing pinkeeps and a bundle of wool felt.
The big thing since I last posted is that I've finished the cross stitch on Mermaid Heart
Just Nan - Mermaid Heart copyright 2006
using the recommended fabric and silks
After that I pulled my oldest class project from the WIPS pile and finished the stitching on the scissor fob for CA Wells Counterpane Sewing Case, a class I took back in 2005. As you can see I'm determined to finish this one next year!
Counterpane Sewing Case copyright CA Wells 2004
stitched using kit materials
stitched using kit materials
The weekend before last was also the annual Harrogate Knitting and Stitching Show. I went on the Sunday this year for the first time and as it was noticeably quieter than when I've been before, I may well do it again in future.
Something else that I did for the first time this year was to take a workshop. It was to make a pieced patchwork basket taught by Sally Holman and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is my progress at the end of the hour.
Of course I couldn't go to the show without shopping! My main purchase was the chart for The Drawn Thread's Toccata no. 4, I also got another shawl pattern from Victoria at Eden Valley Yarns called Ullswater.
Then several 'bits': I needed another circular needle for Deco and I also picked up some more stitch markers. I picked up some cute pins for finishing pinkeeps and a bundle of wool felt.
Comments
I have a few WIPs that I hope to finish next year. And a couple of new starts too. Do you have a Christmas or New Years start planned?
Congrats on you Mermaid's Heart finish. The colors are so pretty and work together really well!
We have another one here end of January .
It's always interesting to visit a craft show, there's always so much to look at and to discover. Great new stash. And a great workshop.
BTW, can you buy those cute pins (for pinkeeps) online? I have always wondered where to buy them.
Pat
If there's one thing I miss living here in Spain it is being able to attend a knitting and stitching show.
Kate's stand looks very tempting and I'm envious that you get to see the beautiful Eden yarns in person.
Looking forward to seeing the shawl you are going to make.
Margaret