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I have recently got the knitting bug again and this time I am knitting a shawl. I started with a little one in shades of brown and copper. Then I looked at a video by Stephen West (a very good tutorial on the daisy stitch and twisted rib) which I then managed to incorporate in my shawl. So here are some photos of my new shawl.

Please ignore crumpled bed cover.

The small bobble stitch really painfull on my hand. I was going to do more rows but couldn’t manage it.

So on this projects I learned three new stitches. Very chuffed with it. I think the tassells really add to it as well.

Daisy

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I trust everyone is enjoying the Easter break, not too much chocolate!!

I have completed quite a bit of sewing on various projects so without further ado for this sew-a-long this is where I was last time

And this is my progress

A super cute little Easter Mouse.

Well that is all for this post, Please take a look at all the other members projects listed below.

Daisy

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I hope you are well. I have been beavering away at several projects one of which is this sew-a-long project.

Here is my progress …

This is the November Block. One more Block and then I can iron/press and block all sewing and start the long job of stitching the whole quilt together. I am still in love with this quilt. For those who are new to my site it is a quilt design by Mandy Shaw from Dandelion Designs and is called “The Redwork Basket Quilt”.

Well that is all for now

Daisy

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below

Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, Daisy and Laura

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This is late so my apologies to everyone.

I have however made some progress with the books on the shelf. Some of the stitches are intricate and some are just basic back stitching.

Here is where I was ….

This is my progress ….

Well that is all for now.

Bye

Daisy

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I have been practising my knitting again. I approach knitting in the same way I approach quilting in that I never work on any one knitting project at a time. This used to be that I ended up with UFO’s of knitting all with the back done as that is where the knitting patterns start. Consequently when I eventually finished the knitting project I either no longer liked it or it didn’t fit me any more. In those cases it was decades later.

However, I have been learning and studying via Youtube how to knit a shawl. I started with an easy cast on at one edge which becomes the neckline and proceed in a garter stitch. I am not a great knitter. fact! The wool was Scheepjes Whirl fine Art in Dadaism. I loved the rich browns and copper . It is not large just drapes over shoulders or around neck.

Next one more complicated but fun. I found Stephen West online. Some really fascinating creations and great tutorials which I have adapted into the next project.

Also downloaded a paid for pattern for some socks. Never knitted socks before. Also a paid for pattern for a pair of fingerless mittens. Both of these from Thread and Yarns Ravelry site.

See what I mean about bulk knitting projects although to be fair I have only started the two shawls at the moment

The only other project is a knitted blanket which is what brought the knitting mojo back from its long hiatus.

Well that is it for now!!

Daisy

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I apologise for being late to the party again!!!!

I thought that I had scheduled the post but obviously not. Anyhow, I was quite pleased to find that not much more sewing before I start stitching it all together. The redwork at the moment is for October, and I am pleased to say that I have completed it and ready to start November’s.

Some of the blocks are sewn together in rows others awaiting sewing but not much to do on that front.

So here is where I was last time ……

Here is my progress ….

Here are some more photos ….

Lots of pressing to be done as well.

Well that is me this week, please peruse the other members blogs as we all work on different topics and use different skills.

Bye

Daisy

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I have a new start today, it is a blackwork design by The Steady Thread and was originally a sew-a-long in 2024 called Spooky Shelves. I like certain aspects of Hallowe’en but not others (especially spiders) so was pleased this design didn’t have any. I think I like the celebration of All Hallow’s Eve when we celebrate the dead and departed rather than the commercialized Sweets and knocking on doors. Each to their own, I just don’t join in. Maybe I’m a Hallowe’en party pooper!!

On to the blackwork design, I had the paperwork design as a paid PDF, but suddenly realized that I didn’t have a piece of 14 count Aida or enough black DMC thread so hurriedly ordered both online. Disorganized!!!

I have started the design from the left hand corner so here is my progress so far..

There are loads of different patterns within this blackwork design and I am loving it!

Well that is me for this post. Please peruse the other members projects as we all work on different designs.

Daisy

Avis, Claire, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,  

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, 

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

Firstly my condolences to Clay and family.

Secondly this is going to be quick today as computer is having a wobble again. I’m trying to eek it out until this September. Might have to buy early Birthday present.

This is where I was …..

This is my progress …….

Maybe a happy dance on the horizon.

We post every three weeks our progress so why not grab a brew and peruse the other members blogs to see how they fared.

Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, Daisy, Connie and Laura

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I am doing a Happy Dance – yes I have finished the Spring Project I was sewing. So it is not the best image slightly crumpled but I wanted to get it out to everyone.

And now for the new project that I have chosen, It is by The Steady Thread and is a Hallowe’en project. I know it seems early but hopefully I will be able to finish it by the end of October. (Do not hold me to ransom on that point).

Well that is it from me, please check out the other members projects as we are all working on something different and post on our progress every three weeks.

Take care

Daisy

Avis, Claire, Gun, Christina, Kathy, Margaret,  

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, 

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen