Even though I thought I'd finished them, I realised I hadn't made ties for the toddler slippers I've made recently.
So the first thing I did for Friday Night with Friends was to make the ties.
I have a french knitting gadget which makes the cording nice and quickly so these didn't take too long to complete.
Having got those out of the way, I pulled out some applique. With the baby knitting, etc, I've done, I haven't done much hand applique lately. I'd already needleturned two of Michelle's baskets for my Lockdown quilt. I completed one more on Friday night and have since completed another on Saturday night.
Thank you so much Chooky for inviting us all along to celebrate your Chookshed's birthday. And thank you to all the ladies for your company over the weekend.
So the first thing I did for Friday Night with Friends was to make the ties.
They're not included in the pattern but I remember last year they were needed to keep the slippers on the small feet a lot better.
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| So now they're properly finished! |
Having got those out of the way, I pulled out some applique. With the baby knitting, etc, I've done, I haven't done much hand applique lately. I'd already needleturned two of Michelle's baskets for my Lockdown quilt. I completed one more on Friday night and have since completed another on Saturday night.
Thank you Cheryll for having us to sew with you on Friday Night :-) Visit Cheryll's blog *here* to see what others got up to.
There was more social shenanigans this weekend with Chooky holding her annual Chookshed Birthday party. A bit different this year with two days of 'zoom'. We had people from all around the world join in over the weekend, everyone coming and going as they were able. It was really lovely to meet people, put faces to blogs/names, discover new blogs, and just chat and share with our common love of quilting and blogging. In between family comings and goings, some stock work and so on, I managed an hour or so on Saturday afternoon and then some more time on Sunday, .
I just did some knitting while chatting; Odie wants another wee vest. This one wasn't supposed to be next in line but was bumped up for the weekend as I'd already made all the decisions on wool, etc so could just pick it up and cast on.
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| This is about the 7th one of these I've made, it's a nice easy pattern. |
'til next time,
happy stitches,
Lovely crafting... proper laces are a good idea dn they wouldn't keep coming undone like ribbon ones do....
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It was wonderful that you could join in the sewing fun.........
ReplyDeletesounds like you had a nice evening with your zoom friends! I have heard about it but have never used it.
ReplyDeleteYour cords look like the "spool knitting" we did as kids, using old wooden thread spools with 4 or 5 nails pounded into the top too hook the yarn over. We'd knit long coils and then sew them together for dollhouse rugs, potholders, etc. Wonder if kids still do this?
ReplyDeleteJust having a tidy and found my wooden cotton reel with nails in one end...and a short length of cord knitting in it! I think that deserves new nails.
ReplyDeleteJust think of all the things we did with them before they started making cotton reels in plastic.
I too had an old wooden reel. Now I have a plastic 'dolly'. I've see the i cord machines, much faster I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good weekend, and good to meet you in the zoom meeting. I'm hoping the next one isn't too far away.
Your applique looks lovely. Are the blocks finished? Or will you be adding flowers or something?
ReplyDeleteChooky's party was a lot of fun, and great to "meet" so many and put faces to names. I did know your face, as have been reading you for awhile now, and this morning have added a lot of blogs to my page. As an ex dairy farmer I have enjoyed your farm news.
ReplyDeleteThe laces are great for keeping the slippers on. It was a great party and wonderful to see you and everyone else from around the world and to chat and stitch.
ReplyDeleteReally cute slippers.
ReplyDeleteSweet slippers Raewyn! And a nice way to keep in touch with everyone around the world! Did the conversation stick to crafty things?
ReplyDeleteHow cute are those slippers. I remember doing french knitting many years ago.
ReplyDeleteThose ties look great - havnt done any French knitting since I was a child!! Your baskets look good too. Maybe we will meet up at the next party lol. xx
ReplyDeleteOh I remember making those cords on a cotton reel. Great for the slippers..
ReplyDeleteGood to have some baskets to applique when chatting as well as a vest to knit...
Was a lovely Zoom Party with Chooky...
we had such a fun time @ Chooky's.
ReplyDeleteLove the ties ...now I know I should keep that french knitting gadget I collected along the way...(if I haven't already ditched it . . .???)
I'm sure you will whip that vest up in no time!
Cute little baskets Raewyn, they remind me of the cane baskets for shopping when I was little, pretty much the same shape.
ReplyDeleteIt was such fun to visit with everyone at the Chookshed over the weekend. Now I'm trying to get round to all the blogs! I love you temperature quilt-interesting idea. All that knitting as well, I haven't done any for such a long time. Stay warm, stitch (knit) one! Blessed Be
ReplyDeleteYou were very productive... & a great visit at Chookys shed too...xox
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to make cords for the slippers. Will have to remember that idea.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun over the weekend, great way to catch up.
Raewyn - just a quick note today - I am visiting my Mom and working through a hotspot - pictures are taking AGES to load. I am sure you had lovely pictures to share. Enjoy your weekend - may it bring you sunny skies and brighter smiles!
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