Low Creativity
Dang I’m in a knitting funk. I’m hoping to find it this weekend. Ugh. I’m probably just feeling sulky because I am going to miss Rhinebeck tomorrow. Even though I have more than enough, I’m going...
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Crewel Problems
So I’m still trying to complete the crewel sampler project that I have been working on… oh for the last many months. I’m forcing myself to finish this before I start a new project. This is actually...
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English Crewel
I just got back from a fabulous weekend. Last Wednesday I headed out to my hometown – Detroit – for a dual purpose visit. I got to see my Mom and I got to take a fabulous 2-day workshop with...
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The Wing
So back to English Crewel… I finished the wing. Of course now that I look at this picture I notice that it needs just one more stitch in the upper right hand corner. I will get that next and then...
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A Leaf, A Berry and A Stem
Well as you can see I’m still working on my Parrots. I finished a leaf, a stem and re-did the berry. If you notice I also fixed the wing on the lower right hand corner – in the white. It looks much...
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The Parrots Continue
This project is really addictive. The leaves are getting easier and the acorns… don’t get me started on the acorns. Those are so much fun, I couldn’t put this down until 1 am last night. I...
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Another Parrot Update
Moving along… I was able to finish the leaves in the area, the beak, and the eye. I especially like the way the beak turned out. I then switched to do the leaves and acorns in the corner. You can see...
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The Parrots Return
Slowly. I have not been a slacker though… much. Coming soon – Lace weight handspun yarn (I think 550 yards – but I need to put it through the meter), a pair of socks, and a slug.
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The Parrots Return
The parrots have been taking a break for far too long and I decided it was time to get them out again and work on them. I’m nearly at the 50% mark now, which is a good thing. This is the top section...
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Parrot Progress
Yes… I had plans to have it done by the New Year, but alas not quite yet. However, still going along swimmingly. Mellerstain Parrot Crewel Kit – from Crewel Work. If you’re curious this is the house...
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