 There are so many things that I want to make! Why oh why do I have to sleep?! Yesterday was a wonderfully inspirational day! The library is having a mini sewing workshop led by the multi-talented Jean W. Last week they made lounge pants and this week tote bags! Unfortunately, I have to work so I can't participate. Fortunately, Jean (who organizes our knit/crochet group too) filled my fabric void with a hearty stack of 8x8 inch squares and a copy of the tote pattern. So I'll be dusting off my sewing machine this weekend and giving it a go! In the mean time, I'm itching to do some hand stitching so I'm making a batch of flowers following the (fabulous) pincushion tutorial Truly Myrtle posted recently. I won't be making the pincushion though as I'm planning on attaching the flowers to barrettes or a headband for my hair. Keeping with the sewing theme, this wonderful new book, 101 One Yard Wonders came home with me yesterday as well. With sew many (sorry!) neat things and instructions that seem clear and easy to follow I'm not sure what I want to make first. I'm torn between a holder for my hooks or a new apron.  My hand was cramping from holding my tiny D/3.25 mm hook so I wrapped it in cotton - it's so much better now! I continue to make swift progress on the Juliana Mod Wrap. Last night I finished the set up row of the mesh section. Working the 2DC Cluster is a little awkward at first, and it took a bit to get my grove, but it's easy to memorize and in no time I was at the end. I panicked for a moment when it looked like I was one stitch short (I counted 240 three times!) but I worked into the top stitch of the turning chain below and breathed a sigh of relief! The even rows of this section are a breeze. I'm so glad I decided to give this a go! Now, how about that Nora Roberts book?! I am literally pages away from the end her latest offering, The Last Boyfriend. It's book two in the Inn BoonsBoro trilogy. What do I think? I'll fill you in on my thoughts on this one and Catching Fire (another book two!) later in the week. Guess what's up next? Finally it's my turn for 50 Shades of Grey. It's gotten so much hype - can it really be that good? Just a few more stops to make before I have to get to work. I'd love it if you'd join me while I visit Ginny, Tami and Sue. We can take a look at what everyone else has been inspired by this week. What inspires you? Until next time friends, Be blessed and stitch & read with love!
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6/27/2012 08:04:51 am
Oh your blog hasn't helped my itch to sew. Might pull mine out tomorrow! Nice of her to bag up a care package for you. Great idea, wrapping your hook. Reminds me of my high school shorthand teacher. Boy, bet that dates me big time. lol She used to wrap my pen because I had such a huge writers bump. I was very fast with shorthand and so apparently gripped the pen like my life depended on it. lol The wrap helped I'm so excited to see what you sew! I love to sew, although I don't do it as much anymore. I also love, love, love the One Yard Wonders book. I have actually made the "paintbrush holder" (come on!) and it is a really simple pattern. I've also made the skirt, which looks really nice if you take the time. Ah! I'm so excited for you! 6/29/2012 04:38:59 am
I love the itch to sew and create and I often wonder why I have to sleep too : ) Great idea wrapping the crochet hook in yarn. Love all your projects. Thats for linking up to my Stash Bash Leave a Reply. |
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