My sewing table is clear so I finally got down to some serious sewing. I made two sample bags for a workshop next month in some Amy Butler fabric, altered one of my dresses and even managed to hem my nans trousers for her. I did a perfect blind hem only to discover I’d sewn it the wrong way around. I guess it’s true what they say practice makes perfect!
I also finally started this years mystery blanket from Debbie Abrahams. Still only on the first square but am enjoying using the different yarns. This last week I knitted a lovely work colleague a hat & mittens. Photos will be uploaded once I’ve given her them
Monthly Archives: May 2011
The Finished item
Well here it is the finished item with yours truly modelling it. I really enjoyed knitting this for the most part and moving to summer yarns after knitting with the gorgeous Rowan Felted Tweed Aran is hard.
And here’s the back
It’s finished
Well I am pleased to announce that Dominika from Rowan Knitting Magazine 48 is finally finished, well all bar the blocking and sewing. I also decided that as the knitted fabric was so nice I want to line it. In my stash I have the perfect fabric colour wise and have cut it out ready . The sleeve linings will be in a plain lining fabric as I didn’t have enough of the Cotton. One front and the back have been blocked so once the rest is done I can sew it all together. Hopefully this will happen before Monday but I’m not going to rush it so we shall see. I really enjoyed knitting this and love the yarn. Rowan Felted Tweed Aran a dream to knit with. My only minor complaint is that I’m not over keen on the moss stitch top of the sleeve.
The End is in Sight
I have just had a wonderful relaxing time aboard the cruise liner Celebrity Eclipse. It was four nights of pure rest and relaxation. Of course I took my knitting with me. Originally I was going to take the socks to knit but I got back into Dominika the day before so I took that too. I only took the sleeves but am over halfway on both and should finish them by tomorrow. Then it’s the blocking and sewing. It is such a nice fabric once knitted that I have decided to line it. This will make it more wearable and hopefully last longer. I have some nice cotton fabric in the stash which I think will go perfectly. Progress on sleeves so far.
Jen Sews and Knits 