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05 December, 2008

a quick update

Hi Ho!
Finally managed to make a little time to quickly post some things. It's been very busy here lately and time has been scarce to be behind the computer. So without further ado, here's what I've been up to:

A table runner made up of left overs and scraps from a tryptic made a while back. I decided to just start sewing, put the pieces together and see what happened. Not an easy thing to do and had to change my mindset because I've been working on projects requiring accuracy, but so relaxing letting it all go but the brain in neutral and just let the fabrics to their thing!

Sorry about the funky looking color, but after many, many moons I've picked up the knitting needles up again to finish this UFO, a pair of bright orange socks, a very basic pattern, destined to become a Christmas gift. It had been such a long time since I had the needles in my hand, but really, it's just like, as they say, riding a bike! It's tempting me to start knitting more regularly, even pull out the spinning wheel to spin up some fine wool, but "sigh" - there's lots more to finish first before throwing more projects on my plate!

Last but not least: a start on Hannah Beeby 1816.

I'm doing it in the recommended DMC colors, because I just didn't want to spend the extra money especially since I'm trying to maintain my stash diet, use what I have and only buy what I need, not want. At first the diet was only intended for my fabrics, but I've extended it to all my crafts. Besides, it'll free up lots of extra change to buy that digital reflex camera I've set my heart on: a Nikon D90.

I have the feeling I'm forgetting something, but oh well, it'll have to come another time.

Now it's back to the needles again, this time sewing on wayward buttons, patching jeans and waxing jackets..good fun!

smiles,

heidi

15 June, 2008

just had to share the fun

Just do me a favor and check out this site:

Threadbare

I still have cramps from laughing -curious to hear what you thought!

happy sunday,
heidi

02 June, 2008

Stitching Blogger's Question of the Week May 29th

This week's SBQ was suggested by Jan and is:

Do you ever get to a point working on a project that you've had for so long, you start to wonder what possessed you to start it in the first place?

Yep. And that's not only for stitching projects either!
The sampler I bought a few moons ago, "Hollandsche Schone" or "Dutch Beauty" is just such a project. What was I thinking? I had no idea what I was doing, didn't really know the proper way to stitch, have since changed the direction in which I cross my stitches, the question remains if it will ever be completed.

I consider myself a newcomer in world of cross stitch, so there's lots of things to learn, but as far as other crafts are concerned such as knitting there have been many projects - some still up in the attic and official UFO's - of which I really asked myself "why?" Hubris? Hope?

Often the beauty and quality of the materials got me through a project, but sometimes, even that wasn't enough.

My take on it? Ach, it happens. A lesson learned. Some projects did get finished when I had more experience and tech know-how, or help from someone more knowledgeable, others, had a less happier ending. It's all part of the process.

06 September, 2007

never thought of them that way...

Heard on APM: The Splendid Table Podcast:

On the subject of Chinese food and chopsticks:

"You do not sew with a fork and I see no reason why you should eat with knitting needles....."

-Miss Piggy

02 September, 2007

ladies, grab your needles!

02 February, 2007

taking stock

sock in progress..., originally uploaded by Monkicat.

A photo of one of my socks waiting for its mate...

After reading Suzanne's blog http://saltcreek.typepad.com/, I thought I too, needed to take stock in what projects are laying around waiting to be completed. Good timing, I'm busy cleaning out the sewing room anyway. I just realized that I can't find a set of sock needles my best friend in the States gave to me! Normally I wouldn't get so upset, but these are an American size, just perfect for the kind of socks I knit! They fall right between the European sizes, and give me the perfect gauge everytime. So yes, I'm very annoyed, and even though this was firstly, and excersize in orgainzing the quilting things, it has now extended to getting my spindles, embroidery and quilting things in order.

Anyhow, back to the topic, I'm going to make a list of at least the quilting UFO's including the projects that snuck in just before my self-imposed deadline in January. it will not be as long as many of yours, but there will be work to be completed none the less. Now if I could only find out why I can't find the mate to some of these socks I've knitted....