All done! In just over a week too. I am rather pleased with the outcome of this project, so much so that I am considering making another. Analysis of the project Buckram – I used a medium weight buckram for … Continue reading
Ribbons!
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Having spent the last four days creating a ribbon trim for the outer edge of the bonnet, I am a little sick of ironing and pressing satin ribbon. I used a tutorial from Threadsmagazine.com to create the purple ribbon trim. … Continue reading
Je suis malade
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So sick today However, perfect excuse to continue with my hat project. My ability to breathe normally may be beyond my grasp today, but my fingers still work – therefore hand sewing it is! Home from work yesterday as well, … Continue reading
Marvellous millinery
I have taken a leap into the great unknown,…… 1860 millinery in the form of a early Victorian bonnet…. and I’m so excited that I jumped straight in when I got home from work (only stoping long enough to microwave … Continue reading
1860′s in all it’s glory
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Start of the project in earnest after several weeks of research and musing, particularly after visiting the Ipswich Art Gallery, who was showing “Antipodean Steampunk Show”. I have decided to start with the 1860 era, in which elliptical hoop skirts … Continue reading
Hello steampunk!
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I cannot deny it any longer, I have been seduced by all that is steampunk and the only cure is to embrace it completely….. Which means a large and complex project *sigh* All will be revealed soon Victorian costume inspiration/ … Continue reading
2012 Portfolio
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To celebrate my achievements in 2012, I have compiled a portfolio of work featuring the Shawls 2012 project. This digital download or hardcover book also features Creative tanks 2012/2011 Trapped by Design 2011 Available from Blurb.com in ebook (for Ipad … Continue reading
New Year, new project!
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Following on from my yearlong knitting project of 2012, I’ve foolishly decided to invest my time in a new project for 2013 (in addition to continuing lace knitting & painting). My interest has been stolen by the Bachelor of Fashion … Continue reading
Shawl #11 – Stripe study shawl
The stripe study shawl by Veera Valimaki is not lace shawl I know, but it has an interesting structure and I think I need a simple project as a diversion. It has an interesting short row structure, is easy to … Continue reading
Shawl #9 – Summer Flies Finished
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Wow, summer certainly does fly! This pattern was completed in 3½ days! I dare say this was due to a combination of the ease and size of the pattern, plus the use of a heavy dk linen/silk yarn (and a … Continue reading
Shawl #8 – Bigger on the Inside finished
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Phew! What a marathon this project has turned out to be. While I enjoyed working with the fingering weight cashmere yarn (which luckily was lightly oiled), I don’t believe I would knit this pattern again in a hurry. I can … Continue reading
Shawl #8 – Bigger on the Inside
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The pattern for this project is one I came across completely by accident, all be it a happy accident. I frequently sit down (almost every afternoon at the moment during the repeats season) to catch up on Doctor Who while … Continue reading