A Trip to the Attic

My eldest son came home from school the other day and said he had done some weaving in school. He asked for a cardboard box as wanted to replicate the work at home. This reminded me of my old loom. I got a loom for Christmas one year. Actually I asked for a loom. I had seen it on "The Late, Late Toy Show"! I asked my Dad to have a look in his attic to see if it was still  there. He found it today and in the bag with it were a number of other crafting projects I'd tried. I brought the bag home and set the loom up for my son. This is his work below. 

I only ever managed to complete one project on the loom. It was a bag. The unfortuate reason for this was that the wool I was given fot the project was extremly thin and it took ages.I haven't made the same mistake this time.

The bag also contained my old lace making set. I made a few small lace mats and bookmarks. Unfortunately I've none left to show you but for anyone who's interested here's my cushion and bobbins. I even remeber going into town to buy extra bobbins and beads.

I also found a piece of Broderie Anglaise (hopefully spellt correctly) I started. The idea for this came from a really old craft book my granny had given me. I still refer to this book when I get stuck. I never did any more of this but having seen it now I like the effect so you never know.

I have just realise how many different crafts I tried before study and social life got in the way. Now with 3 children to mind I spend plenty of evenings in and have begun to get very interested again. I've always got a few projects on the go or in my head waiting for their turn.

Cushions in Progress

When I finished my table runner I realised I had quite a lot of wool left over so not to let anything go to waste I am after makng 3 cushion fronts. Yes not covers just the front. I intend on sowing on a plain material back, not sure what colour yet. I just finished all the knitting tonight or I should say crocheting, I did the first front exactly the same as the table runner then got bored of that pattern so decided to try some crocherting. I haven't done any in years. I had to get out my trusty Ladybird book just to check my stitches! I just made simple granny squares using the same stripes as the table runner. I'm midway through sowing in all the ends now, such a tedious job! I love it when I'm finished though it's worth the hassel.

I'm already thinking of my next project. I was given some old curtain material my Granny used yesterday. Some lovely material that is grey/brown in colour with hot pink flowers. I'm thinkng of making a rope bag or basket and wrapping the fabric around the rope. Have seen some great tutorials on utube. I also need to get started on the cards for my next class. There just aren't enough hours in the day. Happy crafty weekend everyone. 





Table Runner

I've finished my table runner. I really like it. It's the Alfresco runner from the Rowan website. I used King Cole Bamboo cotton because I couldn't find the recommended wool. I love the colours. I've quiet a lot of wool left so I think I'll make some cushion covers to match. They'll help to brighten up the sitting room. I'm begining to think the room is looking slightly tired but I'm certainly not ready to start redecorating. The thought of all the mess....I also finished the second tea cosy for my parents. I've got to the point where I can't sit down in the evening without a project. I'm really enjoying it though. Gotta go traweling the net now for a nice cushion cover pattern.