Yesterday, when I needed to mend my jeans, Jude (Robert's mum) got out "Aunty's bag".
Aunty was Robert's great aunt, she was a spinster and it turns out, she was right into tapestry and cross stitch. Her bag is full is old wool, needles and the cross stitch fabric stuff.
I've never done cross stitch or tapestry and really, lets face it, I'm no natural stitcher. So my first few attempts (pictured) are pretty bad but I am going to persevere and make someone some sort of Mexican wrestling themed patch.
There's an added bonus that when I'm stitching with the embroidery hoop I feel like I'm in Jane Austen.
I also started knitting some wrist warmers - but don't have a classy pattern like Flair. Maybe someone could post a link/reference/pattern for your cool wrist warmers?
hello Roast, that looks super cool. Spinster Aunts are the best! I have a fingerless mittens pattern I can post if you want that (the grey ones Claire is wearing in one of these posts) but I think Flegg's pattern is simpler - so let us know which you want.
ReplyDeleteI've got some more pics to post but I am relegated to the baby computer tonight and I can't upload pics on it, so I will do later....
Lots of love!
You have a sublime stitching pack - that is so exciting! I love that stuff - the lady that sells them makes embroidery art too! I love that patchwork bag too. Our blog is turning in to a love in! I can do my wrist warmer pattern if you like? I think I can remember it, I had to make it smaller than the pattern because they were huge! I am doing some embroidery too Rose, I'm loving it and yes the hoops are great! I thought I would try and produce some art seeing as I can't write an album...x
ReplyDeleteYes - Sublime stiching packs are cool - fancy having a whole one dedicated to Luchadores!
ReplyDeleteMaybe Flegg's pattern would be best as it seems easiest - when you have the time...
Steph - there's a cruel southerly blowing in Wellington that cuts right to the bone. In Janaury! Make sure you let Richie know! xxx