The actual colours of the SadieandLance cardigan

Hi again all (wow, 2 posts in one day). Following a reference to blue and white sections of the cardigan, here are the actual colours of said cardinan, using a camera not associated with my phone.
Love and kisses

The SadieandLance cardigan

Hi all,
Here is my latest cardigan! I don't really like it. I had grand plans when I received it as a package in the post from SadieandLance, as it's the same colours she's using for Fruit Tingles, which looks terrific. When I was planning it I was inspired by the thought of the coloured blocks I used to play with as a kid, it's kind of Lego colours, so I thought it would all sort of fit together. But there's something that's just not right...I can't put my finger on it. Any advice or thoughts, anyone? This is very much a SadieandLance inspired project - it's also the pattern you gave me! Now, the other thing I need some advice on is how to fasten it. The pattern says to sew on a couple of pieces of ribbon, but I don't have/can't find any the right colour. I thought maybe a button, but I didn't put in button holes...What a dilemma. Sorry about the crappy picture quality, taking pictures at work again. XXX

Peanut Butter Love

No craft to report cause as you know I've been in Noo Zeelund 'ey bro. But on the way home I did drop by Sydney and visit the fam...and was treated to breakkie and a play in the park with our nephew. It was fun, he now knows where all the obligatory body parts are and will enthusiastically show you - hair, eyes, teeth, ears etc and when you ask where his nose is, he sticks his finger right up one nostrol and if you're lucky pulls out a big green booger! You have such snot joys to look forward to with your own nephew Kel!

He also decided that this weekend he would have a small travel pack of peanut butter as his companion of choice - that little packet could not be prised from his little fist for love nor...well peanut butter.


Last time we saw him his companion of choice was a big ugly gardening glove. He is a boy with taste this one.

Score cont...

I was also given a WHOLE HEAP of fabric. Apparently this relative travelled a lot thought India, Nepal and Malaysia and was a bit of a fabric horder (not at all like anyone else who uses this blog...) But she wasn't a fabric horder in the sense that she picked up a metre here and there intending to make a bag, or a skirt...oh no!... I have about 3-4 metres of these fabrics! Apparently fabric was brought with the intention of being able to make a full suit out of it - YIKES. The first two are cotton batik prints, and I have grand plans to make long wrap skirts out of them for Summer. I'll just copy the pattern of the ones I have now. The other three are silk, SILK! Can you picture me in a lemon silk suit? No...I might rethink that one. I really like the brown and blue silk fabric, the brown's almost copper and the blue is really vibrant. I have no idea what i'm going to do with it yet, so any suggestions are welcome! I also inhereted some really lovely silk scarves which I use as head wraps, naturally. I've got a new project on the go at the moment and should be able to finish it off over the weekend - i'm using the wool you sent me B! Take Care, XX

Score!

A little while ago Mr Brown Pants' fabulous Aunt was cleaning out a relatives house and came across some fabulous items she bequeathed to me, and I thought I would show off my loot! Firstly, I love, love, love this dress! The photo doesn't really show the depth of the green, but it's gorgeous. It's 100% Silk and pretty much brand new. Apparently her daughters weren't too keen on it, other than as a drama constume, but she thought that I would wear it (she thought right!) I get a lot of my clothes from Dress Up bins at Vinnies, so it's noting new to me!

Cardigan Completo!

Hi All! In celebration of Kel finishing her Camino, I managed to finish my own (mini) challenge - my first baby cardigan! I found this pattern on a website, here, and used some 12-ply cotton I liberated from the bargain bin at Lincraft. I reckon it's a bit cute, and the pattern was pretty straight forward, although I think I stuffed up the seed stitch pattern a couple of times when I wasn't paying enough attention. I haven't seen very many bulky knit baby patterns around, so I decided to knit this one because it's a bit different. However now it's done I was thinking maybe the reason there aren't too many bluky knit patterns around is because they're quite heavy once they're finished. Not sure...will have to test it out. Had another friend tell me they were pregnant the other day, so it looks like I'll have plenty of opportunity to test out new baby patterns...

Accomplished

I am an almost finisher completer, here I am nearly finished


And hear is the pretty much finished product.


They're baby pants. Do you know of any new born babies who would be willing to try these out size and fit wise before I cut and sew up a bunch of them?

Shamed

Hi Kel - these ladeez here are puttin me to craftin shame! I had a total finisher completer complex last week and do you know what I did??? Started 4 new projects (AGH) AND bought new supplies. HOPELESS.

On the upside I did finish a pair of slippers for the recipient of the baby square blanket (not sure if we can say who just yet - but YOU know Kel). PLUS I baked 2 more batches of cupcakes. This time I really did use Nigella's recipe and they turned out lovely - well lovely tsting...I had to do some more experimenting with the patty cases to get the right size. You see Princess Nigella likes to cut the tops off her cakes so the icing sits flat - who am I to argue? Turns out while I am not an icing rebel I am a butter rebel - didn't even soften it - yep that's right I committed a cake sin and I don't even care cause the taste buds approved. Hardcore rebel.

And now for some fabric porn...



And just cause you did Brownpants, here's Caccie keeping my lap warm a couple of weeks ago while I was on the computer. See how she squeezed herself on my lap and wedged herself under the desk. Willful cat that.



By the way can we please visit this place next time I'm in town. Don't go without me though or I'll cry. Bel from Taylor Street told me about it and it sounds like mine and your idea of heaven.

I know it's not strictly craft...

Buzzie often thought 'If only I had fingers...I'd show that BrownPants girl how it's done.' Or at least that's what I think she's thinking...who knows!

Brown Pants Rocks!

Hiya

Well Brown pants, you are definately my craft guru this week! The shawl is wonderful and the booties are coolio!

As Brown Pants mentioned, she was very hungover at S'n'B. I had alot of sympathy for her, becuase she was not a happy/well camper. I have never seen her like it, quiet and not crafting, it was a shock!

It was such a great day, Kimba, Sam and Carmen are awesome and hopefully they will be regular crafty ladies. Carmen misses you alot, and I get the feeling she is really proud of you and what you are doing (I think we all are!). She told some great stories about the Dance world, a couple of Sabiha stories (not as good as the ones you have told!). It was alot of fun!

I promise I will post again soon, and upload some photos as well.

hogs and quiches

Shazmina

And finally...

This is my most recent shawl, for The Boss. Shaz wanted me to post it so she could see how it turned out. I love this pattern, and I think this one worked well with the 12 ply mohair - most of the other ones have been 8 ply, but I like that this one is a bit chunkier. The Boss tells me she wears it all the time, which is all you really want when you make something for someone else, isn't it!
Am off to crack the whip on Drunk-Boy's punishment (dishes and vacuuming, mwa ha ha!).

New Bootie Pattern

I've mentioned to ya'll my new found bootie pattern, and this is my first pair (am V proud). These went to a cousin of MrBrownPants, who I did try and be cranky at, but he just laughed at me and said 'you can't stay mad at me'. Damn him and his infectious smile! I so could have had the higher moral ground for the rest of the day. I find this pattern very quick to knit and I like them because they look like little shoes, rather than tiny little doll socks. I tried to start making another pair of these yesterday, but was so disgracefully hung over that I kept effing it up and frogging it and then effing it up again. By the end of the day, after about 5 hours, I had about 3 rows done. Carmen and Kim were very funny - they kept wanting me to have booze so I felt better (I think your mum really misses you Kel, having a young drunkard around must have reminded her!) All in all a disgraceful craft effort.

Blanket O' Love

Hi Ya'll!
As promised here is the photographic evidence of the Great Blanket Lay-Out Day. I couldn't remember which one we decided on, or if we did at all, so here's 3 versions. Please cast your votes, laaadies. Shazmina and I picked up the backing from Kimba yesterday, and it looks fantastic! Patchwork squares sown together in a similarly eclectic way. Speaking of Kimba, Congratulations Aunty Kel! Bianca, 5 weeks (or was it 8?) and 7th January. Looks like Blankets O' Love are all the go at the moment. I think that the most current update on our next project is that it would be great for Bee to get the wool, Shaz will determine what size needles and the cast on/number of rows. How does that suit everyone? Looks like Mr Brown Pants has finally fallen woken up (out with the rugby boys last night) so I must go and scowl at him.
XXX

I think i've figured out how to do this

Heya Kel!
I think i've finally managed to figure out how to post on this thing. This is a picture of the cardigan i'm knitting at the moment. I never thought it would happen, but knitting the rectangle squares got me a bit addicted to the small needles. Sorry for the crappy picture quality, I took this on my phone yesterday to send to MsBee and I thought I would add it in for you. Not sure who this one is for, but it may take a while to finish given that I suspect I lost one of the needles at the pub last night (totally shameful, I know, I'm a knit sinner). Drinks were for netball end of season and we had a big cheers for you! Love Brown Pants

I have finally made it!

Dear Kel,

Just a quick post, I am at work and am feeling a bit knackered. I am so busy in this new role, busier than I have been in a long time. Feel like I am cramming 2 days into one every day! which makes a good change.

I have the feeling that lots of good things are around the corner for me personallly and professionally, so stay tuned!!!

Things I promise to do for you this weekend:

1. Appreciate living in Sydney, it is so beautiful here at the moment. And yes, Kel, I will have a beer for you!! :)
2. Start a Blog of my very own
3. Bake. That Sadie and Lance girl is putting me to shame!
4. upload some photos for the lovely Sabiha

I will keep you posted with how I progress with my goals for the weekend!

Shazmina