Ishbel Knitalong

Latest picture of the Ishbel, I couldn't wait to see how the colours would turn out and as you can see they are just lovely. I've finished the stocking stitch part of the shawl and am now on section A of the vine pattern. More pictures soon. We are having some buildng work done in my sewing conservatory so I won't be sewing this weekend, I'd like to finish the Noro Ishbel as I really want to teach myself to knit 2 socks at a time on one circular needle. Watch this space!

Changed My Mind!

When I saw this Noro Sekku I had to have it. The Ishbel Knitalong with Martine and Chloe will now be with this, I'll finish the Koigu some other time. The colours in this yarn are gorgeous and I can't wait to see how they turn out in the shawl. This change of heart came about as I saw it on the shelf at the new knitting group I started going to last night. This one is very local, I can walk there and it takes place in Moonstone Yarns shop. So it ticks all the boxes, close to home, lots of lovely yarny chatter and shopping! I will also continue to pop in to KTOG as often as I can.

Ishbel Knitalong

After rummaging through my stash I have decided to make the Ishbel with this yarn. It is Koigu Painters Palette Premium Merino. Knitting along with me are Chloehttp://www.blogger.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifcom/img/blank.gif and Martine and probably others. I'll get the yarn wound into balls this evening and make a start.

Placemats

Whilst away in Matlock I finished the place mats for my sister. I love the colours and the way these have turned out. Now she wants a table runner and matching napkins! Back to the sewing machine then.
The fabric is from Fabric Rehab ande I just used a simple crazy patchwork thing for the central piece.

Derbyshire Weekend

Fab time at my sisters in Matlock. The weather was glorious, extra long weekend after a wonderful wedding fest on the Friday. Kate looked absolutely stunning, the dress was perfect and as for the trees in the Abbey, inspiring! But then I'm not saying anything here that anyone else doesn't know. I think we can all agree it was a wonderful event and I hope they will be very happy.

Lovely walk on Saturday up at Elton past Robin Hood's Stride, a outcrop of rocks enjoyed by climbers. The weather again was great for a country walk. Lots of ups and downs to get our blood pumping and wild flowers and gorgeous views to look at. The three of us took our camera's to play with and came back with some nice results.

Sunday another walk round Carsington Water, again lovely weather and nice views but it was very busy with people all doing what we were doing, enjoying a fine day and a good walk. We lunched at the cafe at the visiters centre. Good value and very good.

Every Project Needs a Bag

I really love this fabric, it's Clarke and Clarke again and although I bought it to make aprons, I couldn't resist making a bag, I should have enough left for one apron at least. I used the Morsbag pattern which is quick and easy and as the title of the blog post says, every project needs a bag. My sock yarn blanket is going to make a home in this bag.

I Won!

I'm chuffed to bits that I have won a metre of fabric from Seamstar for these placemats which I made with fabric from Seamstar and that I posted on their Flickr group. Sorry sentence too long. Anyway I have chosen Dan Stiles Organics - Marine - Urchin Forest Sunset[F/1244] First competition I have won through blogland, hopefully won't be the last. Lucky me!