- grecian
I finally snapped a couple of shots of my Grecian FO over the weekend, these photos are a long time promised on here and over at Ravelry :)
My favourite aspect of the project was by far was using a hemp blend for the first time and the sideways cable edging, I really liked this technique. You can see by the puckering around the shoulder area that I followed the count for picking up stitches in each area exactly – it’s not as noticeable when worn so I don’t think I need to re-knit the neckline.
Right now I’m on a skirt & dress knitting kick so I’ll probably be casting on a couple of new projects over the next week (and no, I haven’t finished that last shoulder of Honeybee, but I’m sure the inspiration will kick in soon… right?).
- embroidered bread
How do you embroider bread?
Very very carefully apparently, and it will last for years.
I’ve had the urge to try embroidery, with visions of stitched wall hangings or little felt models, but the thought of bread has never crossed my mind… guess I’m not that creative ;)
- pinhole camera
Did you experiment with pinhole photography today? Unfortunately my experiences ended with the construction of my own camera… a fridge full of 120 and not one roll of 35mm film in sight, sigh.
I can’t wait to see what images result from this light leaking little box, especially the night images will be something different that’s for sure!
I used these instructions and pattern for my camera, but you should take a look at some of the fun & colourful templates over on corbis, I especially like the Photos Of Your Mother :)
- making latex fashion
If you’ve ever wanted to try working with latex you would definitely be helped by the site Making Latex Clothing operated by a German girl known as Latex Kitty. There are a lot of tutorials and free patterns for items like the gauntlets shown above, for clothing like latex leggings, and lots of photos of the fashions she makes for herself and for her husband.
I really enjoyed looking through her tutorial videos and the step-by-steps for decorative flourishes like latex ruffles (frills).
- vitreous china
These bud vases are from the collection of American potter Frances Palmer. I enjoy the simplicity of her more mass produced pieces and the freedom to choose from her colour range for each piece, but :) if it wasn’t a colour day for me I’d be posting about how much I love the quirky asymmetrical details of her hand made pieces (take a look through all of her vases, they’re fantastic).
Today I feel like surrounding myself with colour. I feel like sewing, making things with my hands, I even feel like baking.
- sewing morning
I started a bit of a sewing session last night which ended this morning and produced a curtain for John’s kitchen and a pile of cushions for the couch. I just love the piglet fabric from etsuko furuya, I have a bit left so I’m thinking of how to make best use of it.
There are a couple more little bits I want to sew but right now it’s time to check out the new Doctor (apparently he’s brilliant!) and catch up on a some knitting.
- flowers
Scritti Politti – “Absolute” pic disc side1, originally uploaded by Geoff_B.
This makes me want to make funny little paper weights by setting flowers in resin.
- pea coats
Karen Walker – Turquoise Wool Peacoat
Kate Gilbert – Sweet Pea Coat pattern (I’d make this at a less awkward length)
Teva Durham – New Pea Coat pattern
Sarah Hatton (for Rowan) – Patti
It seemed like a good evening to start a list of winter clothes I like, especially ones I want to make. I have wanted to knit Patti for so long, I can see it’s been in my Ravelry queue since August 2007!
My list for jumpers is about this length, and my list of cardigans about double. I know I said this at the beginning of Summer and then did nothing about it, but I really should start my Winter knitting a season in advance… Oh & I still have a soft spot for this guy.
- losers weepers
I really like the artwork for the Sydney 2010 The Finders Keepers. Definitely take a look at the website of the artist Madeleine Stamer. I missed last years Brisbane event and I’m so looking forward to our time to come around again.
My posts have been pretty sparse these past couple of days I know and I haven’t had a chance for any knitting – I have a work contract for a few weeks that sees me having to actually get dressed and leave the house rather than sit at my own desk all day. It’s pretty enjoyable work so it’s worth the sacrifice of having to change out of pyjamas in the morning and not being able to say blog in the middle of the day or take a knitting/lunch break :)
- making things
I had some success a couple of years ago with an experimental knit covered bangle (top picture), so I’ve decided to see if I can recreate the positive results… more than once, and maybe sell them. The only issue is that every knitter and their dog is now making what I’ve seen called Swatch Bracelets, but I have many ideas for styles and patterns so I will see what I can create anyway :)