I went back to my LQS to the crochet group and the ladies have been much more industrious that me, and had lots to show and tell. I myself, did nothing over the holiday period so that put me to shame, but my ladies are wonderful and full of forgiveness. I am now trying to put that right ...... I have been sitting in the evenings making more of these
goodness knows how many more I need to make a blanket |
I am making them with the left over scraps of sock yarn, and I think they are looking rather good. Just got to start putting some of them together so I know where I am heading.....will keep you posted.
I bought some new Summer weight, soft cotton pants while in South Africa and loved them so much I bought fabric to have a go at making some similar. I would have liked a pattern, but am too impatient to search and buy one (even if I could find the right one!), so I had to make my own.
They are bright but so comfie |
Not bad |
I went along to Higham piecemakeres and our 'all day' session was making post cards. Now I have never made these before, so armed with sewing machine, fabric etc. I decided to 'have a go'. Some of the ladies really went to town, but I decided nothing "too taxing" as I still needed to chat to my friends. My plan was to send the finished items to my South African grandchildren and keep my fingers crossed that they arrived. I have to say, I really enjoyed making these post cards and think maybe they would be so sweet to send to friends.
The background fabric is from a quilt I made for Little Miss I |
One thing I did finish at the end of last year but had no time to show you was this wonderful lap size/ or table topper quilt. It is one of Jan Shepherd's patterns and I have to say I love it. I did make mine a little smaller than the original.
Ready to go into the suitcase for a trip to S.A, |
Last but not least, its really lovely to see some of these as it certainly makes you think Spring is on its way........we hope
The perfume from the Hyacinths was delightful |
Got to love a daffodil |
Cold weather forecast, so going to bury myself under a quilt, to sit and sew, crochet, or whatever takes my fancy. Keep warm
Love those pants Jo! Can see you're back in the swing of things".
ReplyDeleteYou are so quick Jo !! I must stop procrastinating and get on with my list of things. The pants look great!
ReplyDeleteYou are back working with speed. Jo. you have been busy.. Love the crochet flowers and your pants are very smart.
ReplyDeleteWowser! Great job on the pants...I thought in the UK...pants was something else!;)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your artist quilt!
Love your 'pants'. They are something else in the UK Dolores!!
ReplyDeleteMy challenge is coming together slowly, slowly.