I figured out how to use my sewing machine! Because all I need is another hobby and the ability to find vintage fabric on ebay....
She also has a bunch of accessories to jazz it up, but I figured you all only care (assuming you do, even) about the sewing project part. With the whole shebang going on, she looks pretty groovy. And most importantly, she's feeling pretty groovy.
Otherwise, back to knitting at home again. I have one finished sock from the Cape, a cocktail and a new project in the works. The cocktail is a vodka and apricot -mango spritzer and the new project is the Ella Rae cardigan pictured below. I am going to leave off the bobbles and use some vintage buttons on it. (since I have how many now??) The yarn is the Louisa Harding Nautical Cotton, which is exactly on gauge.
behind Ella's photo, you'll see a pattern for a great shrug, which I found on RAVELRY. Am planning to do it out of the leftover Cotton.
But Ravelry - I got in past the waiting list, thanks to a friend who sent me the invite - and gotta say, I'm hooked. what a great site. Set up amazingly to browse for ideas and patterns and see what others have done. I'm only scratching the surface so far, but am really intrigued.
Am afraid DSS may have to step in when the kids are wallowing in their own filth, but in the meantime they seem happy to be ignored and I'm happy to surf away.
6 comments:
Super cute cardi. Will it have the same feel to it without the bobbles? It might lose the Lily of the Valley look and just be lace v's. Have you swatched it with the pattern as written?
Have a super fun time with Maya's party. What creature will you be dressing up as?
Ravelry?? I'm sooooo jealous! I'm on the wait list but probably have months to go.
Would love to see the whole mermaid shebang! She looks great just in these photos.
Excellent mermaid tail! Years ago, I got roped in to making little mermaid themed costumes for my sister's kids and their friends, who were marching in the local "kiddie parade." I made Ariel, King Triton, Ursula, the Gull, and the Crab all in about two days, using lots of hot glue as well as the sewing machine. It was madness, but fun for everyone.
Much better mermaid tail than the store bought ones!
And that drink... I think I have to try this out, even if I don't have the exact amounts.
Dude, so love that costume! Great job!
love that mermaid costume!
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