My first aran socks!

Fortune napkins

I was imagining folding it so that the fortune is on the inside - for people to see after they've claimed their napkin.

Cards

For the first time, I'm experimenting with a fabric reusable card (see below):

Laptop case

This one is very padded - designed for medium sized laptop (like my 15-inch macbook) - and a added case for the power cord. I made it for a friend. I took the measurements and wanted the case to be relatively snug. I underestimated the bulk of the inner fabric and the computer was too tight....so, I never surprised this friend with this case. I was too grumpy to attempt a second case. I'm waiting for the occasion to give it to a friend whose computer DOES fit into this.

Fabric Boxes

Felted Purse

A Christmas gift for a friend...lined with cotton fabric and closes by a metal/magnetic snap.

Maya is modeling for me.

Pen Pal Set

Maya is pen pals with a good friend who moved back to Ontario - for him, I made a kit with space for a notepad, envelopes, stamps and a pen.

Crass/Funny Napkins

Stripey Mitts

Felted Slipper/Booties for Candace

Winter Hat for Tash

Hat for Ada

...tried on by Maya...

Sweater for Bertha

This is made from an impulsively bought yarn called Eco-Ways (by Red Heart) - 30% recycled polyester made from plastics found in soda and water bottles. Now Maya wants a matching sweater. She'll have to wait. I need a break from knitting.

Cardigan for Aidan

I took a chance and used a basic sweater pattern and incorporated a few basic cables down the front, sleeves and back. I used a forgiving bulky yarn to cover up any small mistakes. This is it.

My first fabric box

This Chinese-take-out-box-themed box is intended to 'unsnap' (is that a word?) and become a place mat....for a picnic lunch/supper.

So, my hands are always 'froze'

My hands are always cold when I sit for a while - either at my computer or sewing at the machine. So, after some self-mockery I decided to make arm warmers. It incorporated an owl on each hand.....

Scrap Fabric Project

I used remnants from previous projects in my scrap fabric bin to make a bunch of triangles. They are double sided connected with biased tape. I'm thinking to use this as a festive decoration for parties at our house. I put snaps on the ends in case I want to connect them to each other for more length.

Felted Basket

It's the size of a shopping bag. It's sturdy. I used various types of felt-able wool...they didn't all felt the same amount though. I'm keeping this project. Not totally giftable and was more knitting than I'd probably do again.

Felted Handbag

It's brown felted wool with a retro purple and brown lining....and a magnetic snap to close. Still contemplating a felted flower on the outside.

Felted Bowl

I didn't measure it but I'd guess it to be approximately 8 or 9 inches in diameter. Before I felted it, it looked like a ridiculous oversized hat.

A "Magic Bag" in the shape of a cat

You know - the bag that's filled with something that you can heat/freeze for a sore back or injury, etc. I made a bag filled with pearl barley and made a flannel case (purple polka dot on one side and blue on the other) to remove and wash if wanted. Made it for my aunt who loves cats....to drape over her shoulder.

Dying my Wool

I bought some Atlantic wool and dyed 3 different colours - of which the yellow is my favourite (used tumeric). Below are pictures of (1) the yarn drying after being (2) soaked in cold water after being (3) boiled in water with salt and tumeric.