Crafts and BC

taralou

I looked on the site for the Persian blanket pattern - looks like it's done in 4 ply - is that what you've done it in? Disappointing as I don't really like 4 ply - it just takes TOOOOO long!! I could try it in DK I suppose, but the hexagons would be quite a lot bigger! Decisions decisions. 

As for the legwarmers, I did about 20 pairs and my friend did the others - I took them to appointments with me - easy pattern for doing during chemo and for those LONG hospital waits that sometimes happen in this game! They knitted up pretty quickly, which was a good thing... 

Love everyone's work - what a talented bunch we have on the site!!! 

Lidl are selling knitting/sewing gear from 13th .... includes, pom-pom makers, circular needles and dpns .

The site also has a "worsted" version. When you read that, you see it can be made in either 8 ply (dk) or 10 ply (don't know what that's called in the UK)

Just finished this for my little Grandson.  Far from perfect but made with love.

If it was made with love it is perfect,!!

so warm and cosy-looking xx

BUMP

Dusting off the sewing machine there is a quilt to be finished

Leolady56

I've got one of those Leolady56 You could come and finish mine off if you like? I bought some fabric squares which came from Hawaiian shirt offcuts when we were on an Hawaiian cruise a few years back. Made the main body of the quilt, but it was too short for my bed. So I've had to get some other fabric to make it bigger! I've tried to do a sea and beach feel to the top of the quilt and a black sand and red for the volcano on the bottom edge. Just got to add those to the main body, then back it all. But I'm lacking the inspiration to continue at present! 

Actually thinking about it, I've got to go out and buy 3 sets of curtains for our caravan today. They will all need altering to fit the windows in the van, so I thought if I buy them now, then they might be ready by the time we are allowed back on site in March! So that's the next month sorted sewing wise!

Well done (“BUMP”)...(I was wondering whether you were trying to tell us something....then realised you were just bumping it up to top..love doing that with posts myself sometimes)

Making your quilt will be really therapeutic!!

 Made one for my sister and her hubby and they tell me they have got it out every year...(I did pad it slightly)when winter comes...

makes it all worthwhile....xx

I have just been to Knit and Natter...and took my “mending”They dont mind...I just love sewing rather than knitting and there are some lovely ladies there.One in particular wears pale blue glasses against her white perfectly manicured hair,and fab clothes ...she always seems to look out for me,I love her she is so unique!!xx

Violetsniff

OMG lovely

Miracles take a bit longer than quilting 

Leolady56