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
