Hi everyone from a very windy 70mph South of England!
(All summer bedding, sewing threads and bunny ears secured due to the risk of take-off!!!)
(All summer bedding, sewing threads and bunny ears secured due to the risk of take-off!!!)
I didn't realise it's been 2 weeks since my last post and in that time I've managed a new start and completion!
I fancied starting this one . . .
'Wonderland' kit by The Trilogy
BUT it turned out to be another one that I just couldn't put down and 7 days later . . .
stitched on my own choice of linen ~ 28count 'Platinum' Cashel
with some of the hand-dyed threads supplied and my choice of DMC threads for the border
If you like doing Rhodes stitches, then this design is definitely the one for you ~ there are 155 of them in total!
finished into a pillow with the chequered crimson red fabric shown in the background with snowflake embellishments
I was naughty a few weeks back and gave in to temptation when JJ's sent me an email saying they were having a Memorial Weekend Sale with a 20% discount and as there's been a kit sitting at the top of my wishlist that's just been calling my name for so long . . . I couldn't resist!
So in the meantime, between hijacking Mr. Postie every morning and getting him to check and then double-check his delivery sack, the knitting needles have been out again . . .
Coconut and Cable Cushion
This is a 6" cable stitch cushion, really quick to knit with just a small pillow insert needed for inside and 3 buttons. The pattern called it Rose and Cable cushion but as I didn't have any pink wool or rose oil, I used a cream fleck instead and sprayed the inside filler with coconut oil ~ good enough to eat!
Yippee, Thursday came and so did Mr. Postie with my kit. I'll keep you waiting until I've made a start but it's gorgeous and very unusual!!!
Have a good weekend everyone
HAPPY STITCHING
xxx
16 comments:
Love both the stitching & the knitting : )
Darling finish!
I loved seeing all your beautiful new finishes. You have been very busy.
I hope those winds are not making their way north!
Lindsay
x
Two beautiful finishes. I love both of them. I am seeing lots of people knitting on blogs lately - makes me want to dig up some knitting needles and take up knitting again. Thanks for sharing.
Love your Wonderland pillow hun; I have been wanting this pattern for a while now and think it's time I break down and get it...lol
Hugs, Shar
Gorgeous finishes, both look so lovely!
Coconut and Cable cushion is wonderful. Boy, those Rhodes stitches just make it fabulous. http://astitchersstory.blogspot.com/
Loved the description of battening down the hatches Jane.Oh like the knitting , I love the smell of coconut mmmm, Super duper ornie and I am very intrigued by what you have been tempted by in suspense here, big cuddles for T & O.
Sweet finish and wonderful knit pyne pillow!
Oh I just love that knitted pillow - how sweet is that?!You already know I love your cross stitch - it involves a cardinal. :o) Now...I can't wait to see your new start.
Both your knitting and stitching finishes are gorgeous. Look forward to seeing what Mr Postie brought you. Hope you are okay.
Love your finish (and it's reminding me that I have it somewhere in my stash and I really should stitch it!). Love your knitted cushion too!
The Rhodes stitches are such a nice feature in your Wonderland finish, Jane--I just love the final result :)
What great finishes!
What fantastic finishes Jane:) Love your Wonderland cushion and your knitty finish is lovely.
Love them both! Love cardinals and mittens. Wish I had that one! Maybe I'll find it someplace.
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