Hi Knitters,I had to share my binding roll with you. I save up long strips that I have cut off of other pieces. If I want the binding to be the same I cut a fat quarter into 2 1/4 inch strips. I sew the pieces together and iron the fold.
I love the look of the roll of binding, especially on the raw edged and thready side. It feels so good to use up scraps along the way. I am trying to finish up my placemat project this week and I promise will photograph the steps for you. I've gotten a ton of requests for a tutorial.
Here is a preview of my next project for Spud says! It is a cozy wrap made out of Spud & Chloë Outer. It keeps my shoulders so warm. There are lots of ways to wear this one. The buttons are optional. I bought my handcrafted cut branch buttons from this etsy shop called, Wooden Treausres, if you are interested. I have another set waiting for a sweater I have planned. They are gorgeous wooden buttons.
I love the look of the roll of binding, especially on the raw edged and thready side. It feels so good to use up scraps along the way. I am trying to finish up my placemat project this week and I promise will photograph the steps for you. I've gotten a ton of requests for a tutorial.
Here is a preview of my next project for Spud says! It is a cozy wrap made out of Spud & Chloë Outer. It keeps my shoulders so warm. There are lots of ways to wear this one. The buttons are optional. I bought my handcrafted cut branch buttons from this etsy shop called, Wooden Treausres, if you are interested. I have another set waiting for a sweater I have planned. They are gorgeous wooden buttons.The pattern is coming soon and I'll keep you posted as to when it becomes available.
TC finished her baby hat and bootie set. She is incredibly proud which is fun to see.
TC finished her baby hat and bootie set. She is incredibly proud which is fun to see. The hat is from Itty-Bitty Hats.
She has been enjoying her creations and places them in different spots for people to view and comment on. It is pretty sweet.
She has been enjoying her creations and places them in different spots for people to view and comment on. It is pretty sweet. I have to tell you about this series I recently watched and enjoyed while I've been knitting and sewing. I found out about it from Jessica while listening to the Doubleknit podcast (one of my favorites). It is a British television series called, Doc Martin. It is available on Watch Instantly on Netflix, which is how I watched the series. Doc Martin is about a socially inept London surgeon who transfers his practice to the tiny village of Port Wenn to become the villagers' general practitioner. He is a curmudgeonly and rude genius to say the least and the characters in the village are as quirky as it gets. I loved it. Doc Martin, however, is not for children as it contains some adult content, nothing too racy but definitely a few adult topics are thrown in here and there.
I love the Doubleknit podcast so much because they talk mainly about knitting but then they talk books and movies and tv as well. I like the added entertainment reviews. I think I have mentioned this podcast before but it is worth another mention.
Take care, Knitters.
best, susie
Man! Your house is erupting with creativity. :) Love it all!!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely projects are always going on in your house. I hope my three year old daughter is as creative as yours someday! We just discovered the Doc Martin series, too (also when I knit). I love it!
ReplyDeleteShe did a beautiful job on the baby set. What talent!
ReplyDeleteLove the wrap! You are something else with all these creative creations flowing out of your head. :)
ReplyDeleteI watch the Doc Martin series also. Mostly on PBS because I'm a tightwad with the money. It's one of those shows that just grabs you for some reason and you can't stop watching.
TC did such a fantastic job! LOVE your sewing pics, it makes me want to get the machine out.
ReplyDeleteTC is doing such a great job with her knitting. You must be a proud Mama.
ReplyDeleteFantastic wrap! And I love what you've done with the binding idea. It must do your heart so good to have such a talented daughter! (Doesn't hurt that she had your tutelage.)
ReplyDeleteThat wrap is so rich-looking and a perfect color for Fall and the holidays. I can tell it keeps you warm.
ReplyDeleteSuper job, TC! So cute. Will she give it away?
The wrap is great! Doc Martin is a fave of ours also. So fun to see the scenery. We're very attached to the characters. Can't wait for another season to be released here.
ReplyDeleteYou really have a prodigy blooming among you. I love watching it all enfold.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you both!
What a cute wrap, it looks so cozy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute wrap, it looks so cozy!
ReplyDeleteDo you cut your binding on the bias? I have been thinking about making placemats too!
ReplyDeleteI'm holding you personally responsible for my complete and utter lack of accomplishments, becuase I've spent the past two days doing nothing but knitting and watching Doc Martin. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeletethat wrap looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteDoc Martin is wonderful - and so completely different from an American comedy - we checked out all the previous years from my library, then watched all the new ones on tv last year, since we get the Canadian station here in Washington state.
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