garden playmat...

I've had an idea to create a garden play mat for Four Year Old to use with her (many) dolls houses.

She's showing no interest in a crayon/writing folder so maybe this would be a winner...

I'll have to do some sketching... I'm thinking felt, lots of sparkly sequin flowers, butterflies, a pond with fishes, toadstools and apple trees...  vegetable plot? Maybe some flaps with 'rabbit holes' and buried treasure...

Mmmmmm

bags, purses, wallets and pouches....

given my last post I've been looking through lots of lists of bag patterns (Whipup, Meet Me at Mikes, How About Orange.)

maybe I should start small with this... mind you I did handsew this so maybe i should aim a little higher with this...

Knitting - Cosy

hot water bottle cover for a Christmas present using a free pattern on Ravelry by Kaity Von Rader.

Digital Detox

Susannah Conway is having a Digital Detox.  She posted her plan of action on Wednesday. 

I think I too need to cull and reorganise some of my digital reading... must remember not to procrastinate or get distracted rediscovering my forgotten bookmarks...

Sewing - Bag

I'm looking for a new bag.  Previous everyday bags have been messenger style - across the body straps.  Its handy having my hands free. But I've not found one that suits - good colour, sturdy and doesn't cost alot!  It also needs to be winter proof... or at least not look silly with my coat.

I am considering another attempt at a felted messenger bag - my first attempt turned out abit different than anticipated (given that I my wool was too big and then I ran out before the end!)

But then I saw this Lickety Split bag on Made by Rae (there is also a Flickr pool here) which looks really good but not at all what I was looking for! Am I mad to think I could handsew a (large) bag?  I could get access to a sewing machine but I would have to relearn how to use it which isn't something that interests me...

Mmmmm.

I would need 2 fabrics (the bag is reversible - although maybe not with my handsewing!)  I've seen these lovely (colourful) fabrics at Backstitch by Erin McMorris and here and Valori Wells.

I daren't look anymore... so much choice...

Sewing - Hexagons

This weekend I looked out my Hexagons and did some stitching...

I decided on 6 colours of stranded cotton and used a stab stitch, backstitch and blanket stitch around the printed flowers.

Think I'll pick out the flower centres next.

Knitting - to do

1. snow shoe scarf
2. not mobius cowl
3. finish my handwarmers
4. pink hat for Four Year Old
5. I would like to do something with this yarn and this pattern book OR
6. Knit this for Four Year Old with this yarn.
7. AND my new obsession... Balustrade
8. vest, dress, cardigan, socks and shoes for Rosie
9. hair and new face for Rosie too!
10. knit a robot (red, pink and green) for Four Year Old's Christmas
11. knit (at least) 6 doughnuts for Christmas presents
12. knit a baby hat for a Christmas present
13. try out my new cupcake pattern from Little Cotton Rabbits.
14. knit another felted shoulder bag for sale
15. knit a 'woven' effect bag with Louisa Harding Willow Tweed for sale
16. knit some flowers for Four Year Old

I love a strikethrough font!