Well I've started on the gypsy blanket & it's looking quite pretty. The blocks are smaller than I'd imagined, which is a good thing because they are quick to make, & I feel like I'm making progress.
I finished the first 9 squares & laid them out, I then decided to join them, like a patchwork 9 patch, I'll continue doing this & then join the blocks. I'm choosing either warm or cool colours for each square & will sew them up alternately warm/cool.
Rowan needs a Dr Who #4 costume. First up I knew I'd need to make the scarf. There isn't time to knit one, it's 12' long, lol, so I'm going to make it out of polar fleece. I went to Spotlight & sourced some of the colours, but they had a very limited range of plains. I'll check out Lincraft tomorrow, hopefully they'll have the others I need. The challenge will be to find a hat!
I also bought the fabric & pattern to make the vest/waistcoat. I haven't done any dressmaking for years & I'm looking forward to it. I've bought a few patterns lately, mostly vintage style dresses, & I'd like to make some clothes again. I was making my own dresses when I was 12, mum was a keen sewer & taught me. These days her eyesight is poor, but she still makes bags when the mood takes her.
I finished the first 9 squares & laid them out, I then decided to join them, like a patchwork 9 patch, I'll continue doing this & then join the blocks. I'm choosing either warm or cool colours for each square & will sew them up alternately warm/cool.
I definitely need to get some orange wool, although it looks like there is orange in the pic there are 2 reds & a pumpkin. I want a bright orange. I also need a lot more of the grey wool!
Rowan needs a Dr Who #4 costume. First up I knew I'd need to make the scarf. There isn't time to knit one, it's 12' long, lol, so I'm going to make it out of polar fleece. I went to Spotlight & sourced some of the colours, but they had a very limited range of plains. I'll check out Lincraft tomorrow, hopefully they'll have the others I need. The challenge will be to find a hat!
I also bought the fabric & pattern to make the vest/waistcoat. I haven't done any dressmaking for years & I'm looking forward to it. I've bought a few patterns lately, mostly vintage style dresses, & I'd like to make some clothes again. I was making my own dresses when I was 12, mum was a keen sewer & taught me. These days her eyesight is poor, but she still makes bags when the mood takes her.
2 comments:
Hi Jan Dr Who is one of my favourite charactors,have fun making the outfit up.xx
Thanks Shez, we're keen Whovians. I'll admit my interest was sparked by David Tennant. :-D
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