I have been very good lately at restraining myself at one project at a time... BUT, the approaching Summer with all this sunshine (going to my head) and the constant inspiration from Blogland have changed all that!!! I feel like a butterly flying from one flower to the next. So I have to keep my head cool and get organised!
Christina is growing nicely on my needles and is reserved for evenings in front of the TV. The back is done, so is one sleeve. I love the constant changes in stitches, the work progresses in stages, I am happy...
The beginning of Christina's left front
Everytime I go to the bedroom, the sight of my granny stripes blanket feels my heart with a sense of warm happiness. I have decided to give her a twin sister to go on the other bed. It won't be an identical one but the colours will be more or less the same. This project will be for the long Sunday afternoons I will be spending watching the children cricket matches this Summer.
The very first stiches on the Twin...
Finally (I hope), I have been literally dizzy with all the sewing achieved by all the talented ladies on Sew Retro. Through these posts, I have discovered some truly inspiring blogs. I have been bitten by the sewing bug and must do something about it!... I am a bit of a novice in this subject so I have to start by something not too ambitious. I have bought a pattern for a blouse from the 50's era. Strangely enough, I have seen a similar blouse in a shop recently. Is the fashion turning into a retro mood?...
The pattern. Note: it says "Simple to make"
I am waiting for the pattern to be brought to me by the postman. I have already got the fabric which I think will do just nicely. When will I have the time for this project??? Well, I am sure I will find it...
Pink gingham for a retro look. What do you think?...
I love all of your WIPs! Great stitch pattern on Christina, love the colors in the afghan and the gingham is perfect. Can't wait to see the finished results!
Posted by: Sandra | May 19, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Your crocheting is so pretty and your Christina looks very summery and cool.
Yes, fashion is a bit retro at the moment, I love the Sew Retro site and am inspired by all the sewing too. Good luck with your blouse!!
Posted by: 2paw | May 20, 2011 at 12:58 AM
Love love that creamy Christina wip.
That blouse pattern is so pretty! The collar and the gingham is a perfect match.
Posted by: erin | May 22, 2011 at 02:43 PM
Je t'ai remis un award sur mon blog !
Posted by: Dorothée | May 24, 2011 at 05:39 PM