Archive for March, 2011
Dogs
I spent my evenings last week secretly knitting dogs for the boys and last night I put them in their beds whilst they were sleeping. I remember my Mum doing that for my sister and I. I haven’t forgotten how exciting it was to wake up to a totally unexpected treat. It’s pretty exciting waiting for the surprise to […]
Cliche
I seem to have accidentally started collecting needlework cliches.
Spoon
Tony makes things too. Practical, manly things using sharp tools and wood. I made a cake on Friday using the spoon Tony made for me and realised I’d never shown it to you it’s whittled from a fallen tree branch and is the nicest wooden spoon I’ve had. […]
New skirt
Spring must be in the air because I have more energy and a new homemade skirt a very simple knee length a-line skirt but then I took the opportunity to add dotty facings and a stripey lining just because I could. I bought the fabric from ‘The Eternal Maker’, it’s ‘ornament’ by Etsuko Furuya for Echino. And I’ve had it since […]
Joe and drawing
Joe draws almost constantly. I found this on my desk this morning which means he must have drawn it- well, scribbled it last night when he was in a bad mood (with me) and then placed it there for me to find later. At 9 years old, he may not be that good at verbalising […]
Asta
I’ve been knitting constantly the last few weeks and have the messy house and the sore hands to prove it. But, I also have a lovely, well- fitting cardigan it’s a free Rowan pattern, Asta and as you can see, mine looks completely different from theirs. I haven’t decided if I’m a ribbon person yet (and if you didn’t follow the link, […]