Christmas Oh No !!

OK I hold my hands up I’ve started crafting for Christmas. Yes I know it’s only September but hey ho. I always mean to be organised but usually fall by the wayside. Not this time! (She says with optimism)

I’m knitting my sister a scarf. I can talk about this because she can’t read this for various reasons. I thought it would be nice to wrap her in love and warmth by knitting her this Hitchikers scarf by MartinaBehm.

I’ve knitted “The Hitchiker” a few times This time I’ve chosen a Berger 100% Merino yarn which is soft and cosy. It’s a variegated yarn so should prove interesting. Bring on Christmas!!

Here’s one I made earlier

Mask Making (again)

I only wanted to make a quick six more masks. And everything that could go wrong did. I’ve made dozens of face masks already so I thought it would be a breeze. Well it wasn’t!

The thread tangled around the shuttle. I reckon that this wasn’t helped by using a thicker thread on top. I was trying to use up odd bobbins of thread but should have known better.

The whole shuttle assembly got wedged in at an angle and was clogged with dust bunnies. I’m not very hot on the maintenance so must try harder.

The elastic was too “elastic” I used a different product from previously but should stick with what works.

The back of the masks was a knotted up mess and I spent ages trying to unpick it. I travelled 10 miles to buy a seam ripper to put the faulty stitching right. Surprise surprise whilst I was in the sewing shop some lovely trim jumped into my bag! Great though isn’t it?

All in all lessons learned. BUT I’m still in a stunning location, the sun is shining and ( nearly) all is right with the World.

The finished quilt

Way back when( January), I posted about a quilt I was making. This was to be my “lock down project.” The quilt kit was special as I purchased it from a lady I met on my trip to India in 2019 Kim Porter at http://www.wornandwashedfabrics.com

I enjoyed the jig saw puzzle pre construction

Well! I did actually finish it and was delighted with the result.

It was lap quilt size and lovely and soft

As it was made from pre used linens I wanted it all to be 100 percent natural. I used 100 percent cotton wadding and for the back chose vintage linen tray cloths which were very soft.

I machined the blocks together and hand quilted the finished quilt.

I gifted the quilt to my lovely Sister and she was thrilled with it. So much so that she said when she dies she wants to be wrapped in it! I cried!

Today’s Quote

Soul Gatherings

Rodin

Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.

~ Auguste Rodin ~
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