I've been finding it so quick and easy to just snap photos with my iphone and upload them at the tap or swipe of a little finger.
So for a long time my sooper dooper DSLR camera has been languishing in its bag. This morning I decided to remind myself of how much nicer the photos can be when I make just a little more effort.
I left the settings on auto and snapped away. I do love this camera.
Saturday, 23 March 2013
sock photo shoot
Friday, 8 March 2013
FO progress report - A cardigan and some socks
I suppose it shouldn't come as a surprise that February is a short month as it is (almost) the same length every year. But February was a month of getting waylaid by projects other than the previously stated FO goals.
I did complete my Shifting Focus cardigan (on 2 March, but that still counts as February right?).
This cardigan was started back in November with the goal of finishing it off in one month for NaKniSweMo (National Knit a Sweater in a Month) but that didn't happen. However it's done now.
I have one other FO to share for February. A simple pair of stripey socks.
So let's sweep the un-met February goals under the Axminster carpet and start afresh with a new set of goals for March.
1. Finish the back and one front of Aunty M's cardigan.
2. Spin a skein of black fleece.
3. Finish the Noodlehead go-anywhere bag (which was partially cut out some time last year).
Thursday, 7 February 2013
FOs and future plans
2013: The Year of the Finished Project.
Wow, we're a quarter of the way through February already as I post my monthly update on the Year of the Finished Project.
January's goals were achieved. I now have a "stained glass" effect curtain in the "littlest room",
a new grey twinset in my wardrobe,
two skeins of sheepy-smelling handspun (probably destined for a cardigan - I have a thing for cardigans),
and a new coffee cozy, complete with a newly acquired skill in steeking.
UFO Plans for February.
1. Finish sashiko embroidery piece (sewing)
2. Finish hot water bottle cover (sewing)
3. Finish Shifting Focus cardigan (knitting)
4. Spin another skein (or two) of fleece
For new stuff, I've got a request from an almost-5-year-old who wants a smart jacket to wear and I find it hard to say no when he prefaces the request with "you're a good knitter aren't you Punci (aunty)?"!
Then today I got a call from Mum to see whether I had capacity to help my aunt out by finishing the cardigan that she's started but got stuck on. I adore my aunt and so I can't possibly say no to that either.
Both of these really need to be done before ANZAC Day (25 April) as I fly off on holiday the next day. I was aiming to not have lots of knitting deadlines this year. So much for my good intentions!
January's goals were achieved. I now have a "stained glass" effect curtain in the "littlest room",
UFO Plans for February.
1. Finish sashiko embroidery piece (sewing)
2. Finish hot water bottle cover (sewing)
3. Finish Shifting Focus cardigan (knitting)
4. Spin another skein (or two) of fleece
For new stuff, I've got a request from an almost-5-year-old who wants a smart jacket to wear and I find it hard to say no when he prefaces the request with "you're a good knitter aren't you Punci (aunty)?"!
Then today I got a call from Mum to see whether I had capacity to help my aunt out by finishing the cardigan that she's started but got stuck on. I adore my aunt and so I can't possibly say no to that either.
Both of these really need to be done before ANZAC Day (25 April) as I fly off on holiday the next day. I was aiming to not have lots of knitting deadlines this year. So much for my good intentions!
Sunday, 20 January 2013
Thursday, 3 January 2013
Hexagonal
2013: The Year of the Finished Project.
I made a page where I can keep track of my progress on this quest.
I have a habit of starting quilting projects with only a vague intention of their end form. These paper-pieced hexagons had such a start in life. I can't remember when I started this - probably about 2 years ago. I pulled it out yesterday and thought that it would make a good "stained glass" effect curtain for the littlest room.
So, part one of my Finished Projects goal for January is to finish the piecing and then turn this panel into a simple curtain.
Part two is to sew up the top and jacket set that I cut out a couple of months ago and has been sitting on the spare bed ever since. My parents are coming to visit in February so it really needs to be cleared away before then.
Part three is to spin at least 1 skein from my never-ending black sheep fleece.
Then I really should get on with my first Steek in 2013 project.
I made a page where I can keep track of my progress on this quest.
I have a habit of starting quilting projects with only a vague intention of their end form. These paper-pieced hexagons had such a start in life. I can't remember when I started this - probably about 2 years ago. I pulled it out yesterday and thought that it would make a good "stained glass" effect curtain for the littlest room.
Part two is to sew up the top and jacket set that I cut out a couple of months ago and has been sitting on the spare bed ever since. My parents are coming to visit in February so it really needs to be cleared away before then.
Part three is to spin at least 1 skein from my never-ending black sheep fleece.
Then I really should get on with my first Steek in 2013 project.
Sunday, 30 December 2012
12 Pairs in 2012
Mission accomplished.
Details on Ravelry.
What's in store for 2013? Finishing up some long-standing sewing UFOs, working my way through Jamie's 15 Minute Meals (which I got for Christmas) and learning to steek (eek!!).
Happy New Year.
Details on Ravelry.
What's in store for 2013? Finishing up some long-standing sewing UFOs, working my way through Jamie's 15 Minute Meals (which I got for Christmas) and learning to steek (eek!!).
Happy New Year.
Monday, 8 October 2012
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