Yarn Along

Finally the rain has stopped here on the East Coast of England so hopefully I can get some jobs done in the garden.

I have had a busy week crafting trying to replace the stock I sold at a recent fair at Tattersall Lakes.  However I have still managed to complete the baby blanket ready for a new arrival in the Autumn.  I edged the blanket with a double picot in different colour yarn, so it looks quite effective, I am quite pleased with the end result.

I had some fun winding the left over yarn into neat little balls, using the vintage speedy wool winder.  It wasn't easy to attach it to the table, but it all came good in the end.

I have started another baby blanket in a beautiful baby blue yarn, unfortunately the photos and light do no reflect the true colour of the yarn.  It has a wonderful fleck in which really gives it depth.  Maybe next week I will get some better shots.

Finally I have been working on some lacy stars in preparation for Christmas, I was determined to get started early this year so I wasn't under pressure like last year.  The wedding is late November also, so it will be a busy time.

I haven't achieved a great amount of reading, I have browsed a lot of books on Florida.  We are planning another trip so are looking for some different places of interest to visit. 

Once again joining in with Ginny for the yarn along.

 

See you soon.

 

 

Holiday Finds

I have been looking for awhile for carders to go with my beautiful spinning wheel, so I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw some at the open pavilion behind the shops at Renningers Mount Dora.  A antique pair at a snip for $18, I was delighted with them.  I do wonder who has used them before and what wonderful yarn they have produced.  If only wood could talk.......

A little tatty I know, but I prefer to think of them as well loved.  Next up is a vintage wool winder from a couple of stalls down, another item off my wish list and a bargain at $5 still in its box.

I haven't tried it out yet, it's on my to do list.  Finally a bag of treasure from Behind Closet Doors which is a shop just before entering Renningers.  A vintage bag which will make a wonderful display in a embroidery hoop when I have completed it.

I did mange to find quite the haul of vintage patterns and buttons but I will save them for another post.  

 

Have a great week.