My wife got me a carpet making kit for my birthday and I really like it. It was a really difficult technique to master, at one point I thought that it was impossible, but it's progressing really well. I like working with hessian and I've always liked high percentage wools. I'll post more as I do more. Happy New Year.
Saw this pattern and decided to give it a go. The kids really like Totoro so he'll be appreciated around the house.
I'm looking for a new big project to take on. I know that I've got Link to finish and the Misfits one has sort of paused along with the big sampler. I might have a 'Get things funking finished' drive in the new year and get Link sorted.
Finished this one. I like the colour but I think it will have to be darker in the future.
I've had a couple of stumbling blocks recently that are preventing me from sewing. First was an error in what I think is an easy pattern and second was a problem with pushing the needle through an aida in a new design I am working on. I manged the first block by putting the pattern aside, I'll track the error down when I am less agitated. The second was an usual one. I changed the gauge of needle - it gave me a more positive pressure on the underside, letting me find the holes quicker and making the process go a bit quicker.
So what am I say? What is the take home from this? Don't sew angry.
Next time : Adventures in rag rugging.
Just got started on a new pattern and I'm having a 'this looks like a mess' moment. Recently I retried doing the embroidery fish but quit on that after struggling for a bit with yarn length and the stiffness of the fabric. I'll keep plugging away at things but I'm having a real 'not feeling it' couple of days.
