I've managed to get a few things finished off recently, one of them is a cross stitch piece which I haven't been in the mood for doing lately but there was such a small amount to do for it to be complete, and I'm glad it's done now.
First though are the two cushion covers I made for the caravan. Just some simple envelope back covers made using a table cloth that I bought in a charity shop years ago. I do like a bit of gingham, and I think these go quite well. It was a big table cloth so I've still got plenty left for something else, just don't know what yet.
Next is a pair of socks, these are knit using King Cole Zig Zag cotton yarn in the watermelon colourway.
And the big finish is my Hoot in a Boot by The Needles's Notion.
I used the recommended threads but not the recommend fabric, I didn't like the called for fabric, it was quite dark.
The fabric I used was a 28 count evenweave in storm grey, (don't know what make), It has a lovely washed mottling. The colour is coming out more on the blue side here but it's defiantly grey in real life.
Here's a closer look.
That was a lot of black stitching but it was okay and didn't seem to take that long.
There is a separate chart, included in the pattern, of an owl to stitch, you sort of attach it along with some greenery to a piece of dowelling and it sits atop the stocking when the stocking is made up. I haven't stitched that yet, and i'm not sure that I want to, I'll decide once the stocking is made up.
Hopefully I can find some black felt and get it fully finished ready for Autumn.
I cast on another pair of socks yesterday, and have sorted out some yarn from stash to start another Salty Air Tee. No new cross stitch project planned at the moment, I'm finding knitting easier to pick up.
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6 comments:
Lots of lovely finishes, I'm not crafting at mo, watching tennis.
Some nice finishes, especially the cushion covers and socks.
All the best Jan
What wonderful finishes. I really like the cross stitch and the pillows.
God bless.
Lovely gingham cushions and pretty socks. Lovely finish on Hoot in a boot, I'm not doing much stitching at the moment it's too hot to settle down with it.
Very nice finishes. I bet you're enjoying making things for the caravan, crafting with a purpose makes it even more enjoyable. Perhaps you should find a caravan cross stitch design to stitch while you're away in the caravan, for the caravan.
Hoot in a Boot looks fantastic now you have finished all the stitching. I think my eyesight would have been complaining bitterly with all the black stitches but it does look so good. Great choice with the fabric and fits perfectly with the design.
Lovely new gingham cushions for your caravan with your thrifty make. I wonder what you will do with the rest of the fabric?
I am still in awa of blogging friends who make such wonderful socks. Sadly it's not a skill I seem to have acquired.
Have a great week and hopefully it will be a bit cooler.
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