Update

I had a good time with the New Knitter Mitts (Skacel) ... it was a kit.   DD also has a kit!

Started another kit, Montana Mitts -- Wool and the Gang.   Knitting done on one, starting the 2nd one soon.

knitted beverage cozy  .   Enjoyed the cable pattern.   This kit was from 10,000 Villages.

New hat for DH.   Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat.  I've knitted a few hats with this pattern.

 Matese bag - which needs to be sewn together!!!  I'm undecided about making a lining for the bag.   I really liked the pattern, the Berroco yarn, espresso is now discontinued : (       I did manage to find some espresso in green colors.   Hope to knit a 2nd bag in this pattern soon.   

 While visiting Montana in 2017, my sister gave me some fibers. We were at 2nd hand store & I found knitting needles -- this trim/edge pattern was on line. interweave.com/article/needlework/weldons-mystery-project-knitted-lace-edging/

So, I knitted the edge in 2017 -- and the pattern and knitting became separated! "   

A few days ago, I found the knitted trim, still on the knitting needles.     Bound off and not sure where I'll put this knitted piece.  

 Here are a few of the rectangles I've knitted.   They will be donated to Warm Up America -- once I knit up the rest of the acrylic yarn I own.   

September is National Sewing month .... The above photo part of a gift for DF.   The origami bag is useful for any kind of project!   And the ort container is really fun to make.   I think I have sewn up 4 of them (to be given away).   I like to add yo-yo's ; however , buttons look pretty good on the containers, too.   

Do you have left over fabric --- try a pattern .... link HERE.

Multiple dischcloths!!!   Probably too many to post.

Small mug rug with left-over cotton yarn (takes apx 20 yards)

Aside from fiber arts & sewing ..... I've been enjoyed zentangle classes - and on-line videos.   

 Filled one sketchbook of this-n-that.     

And, coloring - I enjoy the pages from Johanna Basford.   Her illustrations are great fun for for me to fill in with color --- I prefer coloring pencils.

Sewing and Knitting ... Opportunity Drawing items

 Three Origami bags - made by me for Indiana Lace Day!

 Each bag filled with delightful treasures ....

 each bag looking for a new home.  

Project bags not your thing?    How about these sets, knitted by me - Dishsoap w/dress, dishcloth, soap dish (personally, I'd use for lace pins) +  bar soap!   This set in "Jade" 24/7 Lion Brand cotton yarn.

 This set in "Rose", Lion Brand 24/7 cotton yarn.

 Or, this set in "Aqua"?

   I am looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.

Link here for Lace Day Information.

update

I have continued to knit Antarktis (pattern by Janina Kallio).  Yarn is wood rose, BloomingYarns Cashino.   Also a few more rows on hitchhikker wrap (no curent pic)

 News.  In the current Piecework Magazine, 

my knitted Lace No. 10 photo is on pg. 4.  I know.  How cool is that?

more info on the trim, LINK HERE.

I struggled with dishcloths knitted on the diagonal.   GF, Sue, had knit these many times.  She patiently showed me the ropes, and I finally got the hang of it.  Sugar n Creme yarn, size 9 needles.

... and, once I had the 'know how' knit this for GF Amy.  Pattern is Leisure Arts, Love to Knit Dishcloths by Evelyn A. Clark, called Radiating Hearts.  Sugar n Creme. 

... this free pattern was from Yarnspiration web site -- link HERE.  Sugar n Creme yarn.

This is  new-to-me yarn, Lion Brand 24/7, cotton.    Pattern is Leaf Lace dishloth ...  link HERE.

I like to have my fav needles close at hand + worry about ruining the points.   I have been using this wonderful woven pouch + it is perfect. 

Toys -- did you see the sheep shape stitch markers? 

I wasn't sure about the yarn-it, yet, when I saw the sale, bought a pink one.   I hope to keep the "hat" yarn free of cat fur.   oh, the shedding. 

Fusing ... embellishing.   More photos - link here.

My iron is a mess -- a gust of wind blew the mistyfuse into the iron plate.   After cleaning the iron, I am looking forward to making this owl kit w/DD.

and.... if you like contests .... 

if you are in the neighborhood --- 

visit Lace Day!!!   

 

 details on the

Lafayette Lacemaker blog, link HERE.

Randoms .... sewing

These are a few pillows I made for Tori's chinchillas.   I also made some pads for their condo.  Probably 9-10 pads.   A challenge!!!

Indiana Bicentennial Barn Quilt.

This is a quilt which I saw on display at the Honeywell Center.

More info HERE.

Six origami bags for the IOLI Convention raffle table.  I took them down to Lafayette in May.

Friendship .... Toys .... Bags .... Stash

Oh what fun when friends lighten their stash and part with their 'toys' 

Thx GF....

A few GFs sporting brand new

 origami bags ; )

I hope they like them

and use them.   I sure enjoyed making them!

New Stash from House of Stitches.  Shopping with GFs and spotted

this charming model on the wall.    c.Birds of a Feather.

Red Reindeer.

After reading Mark Twain's Diaries of Adam + Eve,

I've been thinking of a small Adam + Eve needlework piece --- and stitch the last line in the diaries:

"Adam: 

(Much older) Now that she is gone, I know one thing; wheresoever 

she was, there was Eden". 

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Visited Hacienda House for free

fish tacos.   And if you mention that you saw it on FB,

your meal is free, too!!!