Sunday, June 30, 2013

Napa valley in needlework


We are visiting A's parents this week.  Here is one of my mother-in-law's latest finished needlework creations;  she was working on this the last time she visited us.  The sky is interesting in that the thread is merely woven through the canvas instead of trying to cover it all up.   This purposefully reveals the painted canvas, thereby highlighting the gradations of color.

I also especially love the rows of lettuce - they have great texture when you examine them closely.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Busting stashes, taking names

Seen on Buzzfeed - several great ideas to bust your stash!  Here are some of my favorites.  I already wrap presents with some of that acrylic / eyelash yarn that is no fun to actually knit with.

Cabled tree covers for corks

Wrap a wooden block and use as a stamp

It's about time

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Star light star bright


Made this a few months ago for my next door neighbor's 2nd birthday.  Apparently he is a huge fan of Sprout TV's bedtime star, yet there is no stuffed star that is marketed.
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Drew a huge circle on some butcher paper using a string and a pencil,  and made a star pattern from it.  I used fleece, safety eyes, and appliqued red felt on.  The stars are appliques that I purchased and sewed on.  The hat is separate, made from my too-plentiful flannel stash.  I originally was going to use these cute little star buttons, but decided that would be both a choking hazard as well as not very huggable.  I hear this guy was a hit :)

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

She knits while doing what?!

Celebrity knitting!  Amanda Seyfried knits for Ellen and tells us she's obsessed:

I can't believe she knits while on the elliptical!  I can barely keep my balance while holding on!

Monday, June 10, 2013

International Yarn Bombing Day

We missed it!  June 8th.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/incredible-yarnbombs-from-around-the-world

I want to knit around Dixie's collar now.