It was my sister's birthday on thursday (though we didn't actually see her till yesterday) so I had a couple of cards to make for her, one from us and the other from my Mum and Dad. Plus I made her her presents from us too.
The one I made for my Mum has a 1920s/art deco feel.
Our one had a Japanese theme.
The first present I made for her was a multi-coloured shawl. To make it I used some wool that I brought from the Creative Stitches and Hobby Craft fair I went to last year (unfortunately there hasn't been one near here this year) and knitted it using huge 15mm needles. It was the first thing I'd made with such large needles, which wasn't easy as the wool was so fine. The pattern was a basic garter stitch, starting from one stitch and increasing one stitch at either end on each row. Using the big needles does mean that the shawl grew really quickly.
The second thing I made was a summer top using a pattern that was in issue 27 of Mollie Makes. Unfortunately, I forgot to take any pictures of the completed top (it didn't help that I didn't finish it till half-twelve and we were leaving at 1.35!), so the pictures are of the model wearing the top in Mollie Makes and a picture I took whilst I was making it.
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| Picture from Mollie Makes no.27 |
Next weekend, from 7pm on Friday 21st June to 8pm on Tuesday 25th June I'll be having a sale, with everything included in it having 20% off. The items in the sale will be in a dedicated album on my Facebook page. There are some items in the album already, but I'll be adding more, including some vintage supplies (fabric etc) during the week but the sale doesn't start till 7pm on Friday. The rules of the sale are:
- - it doesn't start till 7pm on the 21st.
- - the first person to comment on each item will have bought the item (unless there's are more than one).
- - payments will be through PayPal.
As usual, I'm taking part in Handmade Monday, pop over there to see what everyone's been up to this week.
TTFN
Louise.
Really beautiful cards and I do like the colours and embellishments you have used. Hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteWow, the 1920s one is so in right now with all the Gatsby stuff flying about. Happy Handmade Monday! x
ReplyDeleteI think I would have bought that wool too as I love multi coloured wool and it has knitted up very prettily.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of your wool. Looks really great, though wonder if it was hard to knit with.
ReplyDeleteThe wool looks lovely. I've heard about a shawl pattern like that before, although not on such big needles - it definitely looks worth a try! Hope your sale goes well x
ReplyDeleteThat wool looks lush, so soft and such pretty colours. The art deco period had such gorgeous designs and what about the dresses of the period so lovely.
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards! i love all the details you've added to make them really special and personal.
ReplyDeletethe shawl and top are so pretty (and the perfect combo for a British summer! :))
I like the look of your shawl and sounds quite easy to knit too. Lovely colours in the wool. Hugs Mrs a.
ReplyDeleteHi Louise, the cards you created are really beautiful. I love the art deco one. What a great idea to make the shawl using big needles. I have a pair of those large needles and I now I know what I can make with them. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards, especially the art deco one. Such lovely embellishments on them. x
ReplyDeleteI hope your sister loved the shawl - it looks very comfy, and how nice to receive a handmade gift. The colouring of your art deco card is fab too.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about crafting in front of the tennis. I love it although if the weather is too good I do feel a bit guilty. Your cards are stunning. I couldn't make them watching TV although the knitting is something I could. Using the big needles gives the shawl a lovely lacy feel.
ReplyDeleteI too am a tennis fan so will be enjoying watching Wimbledon whilst doing some craft work.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely. I'm sure your sister will cherish them and the gorgeous shawl and top xx
Ah yes, my husband is the same about the mess trailing through the house! The answer is to have a TV in your workshop! Love the Art Deco card :-) Simmi x
ReplyDeleteThe cards are really pretty. I always forget to take photo's. The top looks lovely. I bet your sister had a wonderful birthday with the lovely gifts.
ReplyDeleteAli x
Very beautiful cards. I love how the shawl looks and all the different colours in it. I'm just as forgetful at taking photos of completed pieces too.
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