Sewing Circle

[Idril]

Now that's what I call cute!

Thank you, they are cute, aren't they? They got a lot of comments that year but they never dressed in tandem again despite my begging.

I used to do a fair amount of cross stitch once upon a time, I did blankets for each boy when they were born but my youngest's blanket was the last thing I did. I should try a small piece and see if I still have the patience for it.

I really like that Angel one, Shea and that's saying something because I'm not usually that interested in angels. I think it may have something to do with it's simularity to the Argonath from LOTR.

[Shea]

I think it may have something to do with it's simularity to the Argonath from LOTR.

Yeah, that's what I thought! What really compelled me to do this one was the Earth. It looks like a photo! I'm at the point where I can start it, but I'm almost afraid to

I spent this last week doing another baby blanket for a friend. I just finished it this morning. Here's a shot of it. It looks kind of green but it's really blue and yellow crocheted at the same time. I never did that before. It makes it rather heavy and I wouldn't recommend doing something like that in July. I had planned on finishing my welcome sign now, but I just found out yesterday that yet another friend is expecting! Time to go out and get more yarn. At least I have plenty of time since I can't seem to get an interview.

[Nightshade]

Is that knitted shea??It looks great!

[Shea]

Is that knitted shea??It looks great!

Thanks! Nah, can't quite get the hang of knitting this is crochet with a shell stitch.

[Nightshade]

Oh wow ! I want to learn to crochet *sigh* I dont suppose its possible to teach me over the internet is it??

[Shea]

If you run a search on crochet, you'll actually find tons of sites with tutorials. They all have a different way of presenting the techniques, none of which begin the way I do. Their's is all very complicated. Maybe I can get Leo to take pictures of my hands as I start a chain.

I have no idea where I got this old book, but judging by the fashions in it, it's from somewhere in the twenties or early thirties (didn't even have color photos yet!). I decided to finally make something for myself, so I'm going to make my first sweater. It's actually called a morning jacket. I just love this stitch and I'm making my sweater out of the yellow, and I'm also doing that baby afghan in the same stitch, but with blue.

[Nightshade]

nice

[Petrarch's Love]

I like the old style pattern, Shea. It's a nice looking stitch too. I should really try to improve my crochet talents, because you really can't do that type of pattern with knitting needles.

[Shea]

I should really try to improve my crochet talents, because you really can't do that type of pattern with knitting needles.

It's actually a really easy stitch. I'll post it if you want it. I have no idea how it ends yet. The top row isn't level across.

One of these days I'll try knitting again. I've always wanted to make cables.

[RJbibliophil]

Oh Wow Shea! Very amazing! It all looks nice.

I am a 4-Her, and the county fair is this week, entry day was yesterday, and all my projects did really well, I am short on time right now, but I will post pictures soon! I am quite satisfied.

[Shea]

Can't wait to see them!!

[Nightshade]

I finally got a picture of the book cover I made.

[kathycf]

Looking good, Nightshade.

[Petrarch's Love]

That's really pretty, Nightshade. I like the idea of the quilt square on a book cover.

[miss tenderness]

I have my preparation book which needs a nice cover,nightshade.would u volunteer?