Entrelac Scarf in Mille Colori

After the wonderful experience of the slouchy handwarmers in Mille Colori I wanted to try an entrelac Scarf. The anticipation paid off. The results are stunning! I purchased three balls, but will probably increaseit to four or five for an extra long lucious scarf. It is stunning! The pattern is written up and will be used in an entrelac class coming soon to Kniterary. Then it will be available for sale at Kniterary and on-line in Ravelry (I am going to figure out how making patterns available directly on Ravelry works). This may not be the best pattern to try it out on, since there are tons of entrelace scarf patterns, but it will be useful as an experiment.

Just look at how it shows off the colours!

I feel some entrelac handwarmers to complement the entrelac scarf coming on.

Some Stitching and catching up on some photos

I recently went to a wedding shower dinner, theme personal. I thought I would try my hand at a nice little monogrammed sachet. A few letters, bullion roses and my first attempt at hem stitch. It worked out quite nicely.













And a photo of Madison's socks on Madison's feet. Next weekend I should have a photo with her whole outfit. I really hope they fit for a while, you never know for growing young ladies.












And since these photos were in the same location, I will share the entrelac market bag (from XRX) and a "teacup cozy" (still need some experimenting). Forgot to get a photo of the felted items before I gave them away. Am going to make a felted mitred bag next from the yarn that never ends. Will take photo of that.



And, in progress, and entrelac scarf for a class at Kniterary. I am soooo loving entrelac and mille colouri. It is just stunning! Photo next week.

Argyle Socks

Where has Vickie been? I've been doing a bit of finishing off; a lot of working; and enough knitting and stitching to make me happy but not ecstatic. There just hasn't been enough time.

I wanted to share a project I am particularly pleased with. Madison and her parents came into Kniterary in the spring looking for modifications to Highland Dance socks. With some searching we found an online store that sells the wool and pattern; and after taking delivery of a kit my turn came to knit the socks. They have been a great challenge and a skill building exercise (I knit intarsia in the round for the first time) and they are very near completion. With a fitting on Saturday and if all looks good, finishing the toes and blocking, Madison should be dancing up a storm in her Royal Blue Menzies very shortly. I will get a photo of her all decked out and post it as well.

As a treat for me, Madison even showed me some of her dancing on one of her first visits.

Cross Stitch Stockings

I didn't manage to get the stockings into the shop, but here is a photo of the stockings I made 15 years ago, when Katie was born (Don't ask me how I had the time with a newborn, all I can say is determination!). I made the stocking out of quilted fabric and made a cuto fit the design each person chose. Dave's was a mixture of designs as was Kate's. Mike's and mine were designed specifically for stockings and I believe Jim's was from designs.




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November 8th - Hardanger Class

In honour of the 1 month anniversary of the class :)

(okay, I just got around to it, connecting the cable to the camera, to the computer and making sure the battery is alive and well is lots of work!)

Thanks Joanne for a wonderful class!

Photos of a successful and happy group of hardangerers.

Models in the Shop

After a long gap, I am getting back to blogging.

Marj and Wendy have generously provided models for Hedgehog Stitchery. We are showing "Take Time to stitch and Take Time to Knit" from Jeannette Douglas, and special Stitcher's Habit design, both from Marj. Since I took these photos Marj has provided some hallowe'en treat as well. I will put photos of these up next week.





Wendy has provided stitched samples of Teresa Wentzler, Butternut Road, Blackbird designs













And what is on my needles, at the Trillium Embroidery Guild Esther lead us through stitching and making name tags! And I have begun to stitch the Seasonal Birdhouses from Xs and Ohs, a design that will always be pleasant hanging anywhere. It is coming along nicely, and is one of those nice modular pieces where progress is easily tracked.

Kniterary and Hedgehog Stitchery will be at Sheridan Nursery on Sunday from 6-8 for the Ladie's Christmas night out. Thanks to Marjorie for representing Hedgehog Stitchery, as I have had to leave town on business.

Blackwork Finished, Blackwork Class

I have finished the blackwork sampler.... and it is at the shop .... and I didn't take a photo (will do that on Saturday and post a photo). This technique is great for big things, small things, any colour (not just black), so for the blackwork class on December 13th, we will do an item that can be used for decoration or a gift tag. It will work up quickly and you will learn blackwork. It is so fast and fun you will likely be able to finish it in the afternoon. Photos to follow!