Published April 17, 2010 by

Scarf

Something quick to actually get things happening. Made this scarf. It worked fairly well – I’ve never ‘felted’ before. I.e. buy old woolen jumpers from the op-shop and then wash them in a hot cycle to shrink them… not sure if they shrunk quite as much as they should have but I don’t have a dryer to get them that extra step. Cut circles (or whatever) and sew them zig-zag all the way down. Next time I think I’ll make the scarf a tad longer, this used 30 circular pieces in total. 10 of each colour. I also have navy blue waiting to be used and there is STACKS of leftover material. I could also possibly be a tad neater on my circle cutting but no harm in smoothing things out a bit later. I just wanted to make something. And I have. Pretty happy with the effort.

*Next time triangles???

(Definitely assisted by my bargain jacket purchase… sadly not so eco friendly. But do love 50% off. One day I’ll work out how to sew jackets. Slowly, slowly)

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Published April 16, 2010 by

So, sew

Did I mention that I got a sewing machine for my birthday? Well I did and I finally have a chance to use it.

I have two initial projects in mind. My lovely mother got me this ‘Sew Green’ book for my birthday and I intend to felt some old wool jumpers and make a scarf from circular/oval sections of felted wool. And I also went and got a fairly basic dress pattern and some super cheap cotton to try that out too.

I’ve had bouts of sewing-machine related creativity throughout my life… but I can probably still claim novice when it comes down to it.

Projects/Results to follow!

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Published March 9, 2010 by

Pregnancy photos

I love any chance to take photo of willing subjects… it’s SO fun. And am thinking I should investigate if there are any photography classes around, that will make me get out there a bit more and try some new things. This photo is from a rather extensive lot I took of my lovely cousin who is due in April.

I would share more but she hasn’t seen them all yet and it is only fair.

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Published February 27, 2010 by

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Published February 15, 2010 by

Pattern making

I’ve never made a pattern before and I’m not sure this is a prime example – I didn’t want it to be an exact repeat but I don’t think the balance is quite right.
Anyhoo, no harm in documenting some kind of process. Leaves are fairly straight forward things. And I’m so over swishes and swirls (working with template based wedding invites does that to you).

Happy to offer as a freebee if anyone thinks they might have a use for it. Just comment – and I’ll put the file up. Suggestions/tips are welcome. I have yet to do much reading on pattern making.

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