I'm popping in for a minute between disaster I now call life to show you a few pictures and updates.
First, the lonnnnggggg awaited back 
of the quilted wall hanging from the jell-roll knock-off. I think its almost too cute to put against a wall. You can see I found a really close
match to one of the front fabrics. Fun, fun, fun. And since I had no idea how much fabric to buy (because I didn't measure at all, not even a little) I bought way too much. But, seriously, in real life, what do you do with giraffe fabric? No matter now much you may love it? This: 
so when I BBQ on safari (karen, we really DO need to plan one of those some day - after Paris), I'll be ready. (Please, NO, I have NO intention of cooking a giraffe! Really, people.)
of the quilted wall hanging from the jell-roll knock-off. I think its almost too cute to put against a wall. You can see I found a really close
match to one of the front fabrics. Fun, fun, fun. And since I had no idea how much fabric to buy (because I didn't measure at all, not even a little) I bought way too much. But, seriously, in real life, what do you do with giraffe fabric? No matter now much you may love it? This: 
so when I BBQ on safari (karen, we really DO need to plan one of those some day - after Paris), I'll be ready. (Please, NO, I have NO intention of cooking a giraffe! Really, people.)My BWOF skirt lacks only hemming right now. Maybe next week. Fabric is from Fabric-mart (pretty sure....), a pretty green loden with some nice color flecks. Just a tad of stretch. 
It's fully lined with a boring brown you can see peaking out from the bottom. I completely ignored the crappy Burda waist band finishing that made no since to me and seemed to leave a big chunk of the high waist with raw edges. And would be really bulky and heavy - not something my and hot flashes need. I'm afraid it may be a bit too big at the back waist, though. Nice through hips and front waist but wanted to gather at the top of the back waist - I wonder if it stretched a bit? I darkened this a bit to show a little of the front detail.
It really doesn't show well in any photo. But it is a nice design. Oh, and a crappy, 
not-so-invisible zipper.
It's fully lined with a boring brown you can see peaking out from the bottom. I completely ignored the crappy Burda waist band finishing that made no since to me and seemed to leave a big chunk of the high waist with raw edges. And would be really bulky and heavy - not something my and hot flashes need. I'm afraid it may be a bit too big at the back waist, though. Nice through hips and front waist but wanted to gather at the top of the back waist - I wonder if it stretched a bit? I darkened this a bit to show a little of the front detail.
It really doesn't show well in any photo. But it is a nice design. Oh, and a crappy, 
not-so-invisible zipper.And to shift gears a bit. My knitting is progressing. I made this cowl from Malabrigo worsted. LOVE the yarn, LOVED my idea of the pattern,
and like the scarf. This was knit on circ's and was supposed to do the zig-zag the whole scarf, but I think I (1) cast on one too many stitches so it didn't start right. (2) made a mistake so it started zz-ing (3) made another so it stopped zz-ing (4) repeat one or both of the above errors. If I showed you enough close up you could see a few holes. Errgggg. But from walking around distance you can't see them and I enjoy wearing it. Here's a close up of the pattern. 
You can see it's still interesting and can determine what I'd originally planned. I'll try again next fall. Right now I'm trying socks.
and like the scarf. This was knit on circ's and was supposed to do the zig-zag the whole scarf, but I think I (1) cast on one too many stitches so it didn't start right. (2) made a mistake so it started zz-ing (3) made another so it stopped zz-ing (4) repeat one or both of the above errors. If I showed you enough close up you could see a few holes. Errgggg. But from walking around distance you can't see them and I enjoy wearing it. Here's a close up of the pattern. 
You can see it's still interesting and can determine what I'd originally planned. I'll try again next fall. Right now I'm trying socks. 
I love the giraffe print, on the quilt and your apron. Very cool! Nice skirt too. Love the scarf--good knitting. You haven't been knitting for long, and are doing a terrific job. You're going to love knitting socks.
ReplyDeleteSocks - addictive, I'm warning you. The giraffe apron is inspired, just right for BBQ.
ReplyDeleteI love your apron
ReplyDeleteOK, I like the giraffe apron, but if you wore it on safari would a lionesse take you down? And what would you barbecue anyway? Wildebeast? (I'm not making fun of Africa, I just really don't know.) But it's cute. Somewhere I have one that says "I'll grill for s*x." Wouldn't we make a pair. :) K
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