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.

A Sampling of Rings

Silver, copper and steel rings....with glass beads.

A Literal Book Bag

Inspired by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4RFH0q0Osk.

Hip Hat

Obsessed with Knitting Hats

I think it's because they are quick (therefore satisfying) projects.

Recyling Pants...

...bought a pair of pants at the thrift store for about $2 - plan to make a bag from the top part and this hat only used part of a leg.

Aidan's Birthday Cake & Party

In honour of Aidan's favourite toy at the time (a gecko) - I made him a gecko cake.At the party, I made a game (inspired by a child Japanese game) where people had painted faces on fabric (that doubled as the take-home bag of goodies and the game) to place felt face parts on - with a blindfold. This is me demonstrating....

Layered With Controversy

My first hooked rug. It was part of a large project - to read about it, you can visit here.

stick one hand in my pocket...

I have a stack of back pockets left over from all my previous denim projects (from friends' retired old jeans)....and I was inspired by a picture I saw in a magazine (a few years ago?) called ReadyMade. I'm sure you don't know what this is supposed to be. It's a potholder/oven mitt.

fishy multi-purpose bag

I was experimenting to see how easy this concept for a bag was, in case the kids could make some this summer. not a chance. not if you want the inside to look nice and finished.




And - I finally got myself some labels so people can remember I gave them something. It's taken me a long time to be okay with this - so best you not question it quite yet. The Japanese and Mennonite combination of cultural humility is haunting me.

i give a hoot mittens

I somehow felt compelled to make owl mittens this week. The owls are not identical - but what two owls really are? I knit too tight. I thought I'd make a lining and keep them for myself but at best, they are going to fit one of my 8 or 6 year old kids.

Experimenting with 'my little mochi'

Super easy and super cute. I found it at http://mylittlemochi.typepad.com/my_little_mochi/2007/07/its-a-snap.html.