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Not so quick!...

Back in January, when my head was full of plans and resolutions, I said I would try to finish some of my WIPS.  Rather late than never: I have finally managed to tick one off my list. Ironically, it is called  "Quick work in thick wool", from Susan Crawford A Stitch in time, vol 2'. I started it before Christmas and, indeed, it was knitted up in no time at all. But, then I put it aside and it took ages before I picked it up again to sew it up, find the buttons and  the right opportunity for a picture. Not exactly speedy!...

It is knitted in Rowan Kid Classic which is incredibly soft and warm to wear. Overall, I am quite happy with the way it turned out. I have narrow shoulders and usually this type of neckline ends up too wide for me.  The raglan sleeves construction meant that I couldn't try it on for fitting until the seams were sewn together (it is probably why I lost interest at the sewing stage: I was too scared to find out!...) But I was pleasantly surprised. All is well that ends well (eventually...)

 

Not idle...

I do realise that sometimes there are large gaps between my posts and I do apologize, but I am not completely idle during these silences.  Sometimes, there is not much to show apart from work in progress (I can be slow!...) or I am waiting for the opportunity to have a picture taken (I have finished one knitted top but the weather hasn't be too good to wear short sleeves lately...) or (yes, I confess...) I have spent too much time on Pinterest to gather inspiration instead of actually making something!... So I will have to shake myself awake and I promise I will try to post religiously on a regular basis.

I am still in my "Let's tidy the home" mood,  and I finally bought a frame for this print I bought in Paris last year.  Better late than never!... I put it up in the dining area in the kitchen, bought a lovely red polka dot oilcloth for the table, in the hope of giving this corner a cheerful French atmosphere. More photos will follow when I am finally happy with the look...

Having bought a new sofa for the living-room and Spring (surely?) not far away, I thought a bright and colourful cushion would be welcome. It am proud to say that I only used left over yarns from previous projects  and an old sheet for the backing. It is an envelope style cushion, super easy to make with minimum sewing.  I need to refine my technique by practising on more cushions using my fabric stash.

The sun has just come out as I am writing this. Spring MUST be in the air... Have a lovely week!...