Just finished a Aran Sweater for DH, when I did this didn't think it was going to fit I think that while it came to size his shoulders would be the next size anyway I washed it & it has dropped slightly plus just eased as he said it was a bit tight going over his head but after the wash it don't I would do the next size when I do another one for him but in no rush lol
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| Chocolate Aran Sweater |
I also been playing around doing what is called Fabric Boxes I am not sure if that the correct description but that the title in my friend's book these you can put cotton wool or some other bits even your sewing bits in, i also had a go at doing a tissue holder just the sort you can put in to your bag
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| Fabric Boxes & Tissue Holder |
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| Inside fabric box |
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| Inside fabric Box |
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| Tissue Holder |
I also knitted 2 cloths which are quilt inspired for a swap then i done 2 pot holders to go with them they are friendship Star & Nine Patch
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| Nine Patch Pot Holder |
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| Nine patch Cloth |
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| Friendship Star Pot Holder |
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| Friendship Star Cloth |
Here is also some other pot holders i have sent in swaps
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I have also been getting some templates I got Log cabin Trim Tool got 2 one is for a
8 inch block & the other is for a 6 & 12 inch block the 8 inch video is not on there now
I also got Kaye Wood's Hexagon templates She shows in the video how to do a nice pot holder/Kitchen Quilt
I also got Square up rulers which has the middle cut out for fussy cut they are the June Taylor's Get Squared I got the 6.5, 8.5 & 12.5 inch ones which give 3.5, 4.5 & 6.5 inch fussy cut I also got Clearly Perfect Angles I haven't tried it yet
I also got a book Love to Sew: Mug Rugs i also have on order Quilted Flowers it not been released yet
I've been thinking about you and it's so good to see a post. The sweater is gorgeous, and I love the potholders. I'm going to have to look for the book; I love the mug rug on the cover.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice post Janice.
ReplyDeleteThe Aran sweater is lovely. What a shame it is a bit on the small side.
Love all the bits and pieces you've been making and you've given me some ideas as our quilt group is doing a fundraiser at the end of May and I need to make some things.
I think potholders would sell well.
Knitted dishcloths too.
The fabric baskets are lovely. Might try some of those also.
I am going to check the link for the mug rug book. It looks like one I'd like to have in my library.
Hugs,
Margaret