Monday 4 November 2013

Making, made, found: bits and pieces


Joe's received another knitted gift: a cardigan from his auntie. He's a very lucky boy. And there's a jumper on the way too - I chose the yarn (a sort of vintage pale green) and my mum's knitting it. Tomorrow I'm off to buy some yarn and will attempt my first ever jumper. Luckily Joe's a bit too young to be fussy about his outfits. So he shouldn't notice the imperfections.


My pencils have had an outing too. Another commission. I did a bit of sketching and decided on conkers and feathers for this one.




 I'll be buying a frame later this week.


This is my 'new' cup. As in newly purchased, but it's actually from the Sue Ryder shop in Ramsbottom. It's nice and substantial (and retro). Perfect for my afternoon cup of tea.


Joe's auntie made him a cushion too: sun on one side, moon on the other. It will be staying safely out of his cot for a little while...


And I have another commission: to sew a big floor cushion. I chose this fabric from Ikea. It was the last piece. The creepy crawlies and botanical diagrams remind me of my old job at the museum. 

As the weather gets colder (it was frosty this morning) and the nights draw in I'm getting industrious: cooking, sewing, knitting, drawing. The Christmas presents are taking shape but there's still lots to do. 

10 comments:

  1. Looks like you are keeping busy. I adore knitted items for children and the cushion is so sweet. Lucky you.

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    1. We are lucky! I bought everything I needed at the wool shop today and have made a start, so am thinking the jumper could be one of Joe's Christmas presents :)

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  2. What a lucky boy Joe is with all those goodies heading his way! I love the look of that cardigan wool, and the cushion cover fabric too x

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    1. The fabric caught my eye as it was a bit different - fortunately Ikea's only 10 minutes away and they do a good range (very reasonably priced too).
      I love knitted clothes for children. Having my own has made me bite the bullet and attempt patterns! Maybe one day I'll knit something to wear for myself x

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  3. Hi what a lovely blog you have, such a wonderful drawing and I really like your pinecone garland.

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    1. Hello! It's always nice to hear from people paying a visit... the garland was so easy, I suspect we'll have them everywhere come Christmas!

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  4. I love the natural look of all these new treasures - great taste xo

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    1. Oh, thank you - I find nature the most inspirational thing, be it in terms of colour or texture or in the form of found treasures :)

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  5. Your drawing is beautiful! I haven't been brave enough to attempt anything for either of my girls to wear yet...although they have had things knitted for them by my very talented knitter friend. I hope you'll share your progress with Joe's jumper.
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  6. Thank you - I have ideas forming about drawings for Joe (for Christmas)... and I'll post pictures of his jumper as I progress. Fingers crossed!
    Sounds like you have a nice friend. People love knitting for little ones, don't they?

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