From sketches…. ….to window displays! But we do need to take down the autumn window display (that I totally made back in March and forgot to post, shh), and put up the winter one. Next step: fill it with some good books…. That seems a pretty good selection! Now let’s go back inside, it’s too…… Continue reading Seasonal Window Displays
The Chaos Jumper
…. is what I like to affectionately call Petra’s newest jumper, because none of the four pieces that make it up match. This yarn is a very old member of my stash, and I really like the colour combination – especially the mustard. I’ve also (finally!) perfected the slightly wider neckline on these knitted jumpers.…… Continue reading The Chaos Jumper
My First Beanie
This rainbow beanie did get finished a while ago, but it’s only now cold enough to reasonably wear it, so! Here it is! The pattern came from a Simply Crochet magazine, and had this front post/back post half treble ribbing, which was difficult. But I love how it turned out! The pompom turned out a…… Continue reading My First Beanie
Project Roundup
I impulsively decided to use some of this yarn from my stash to make Petra a very mismatched jumper. At the moment, I’ve just finished the first body and sleeve pieces, and I’m hoping this one will have a lower neckline than the two previous jumpers. I do really like the colours in this yarn,…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Tiffany’s Birthday
Today is Tiffany’s birthday, and I was informed this time last week that she wanted to make a cape for the occasion. A few days of pattern-making, designing, and sewing later, and I came up with this: Isn’t it just the cutest? Though it is just plain navy on the front, the inside is lined…… Continue reading Tiffany’s Birthday
Petra’s Pants
I have this nice brown fabric in my collection, and I thought it would look nice as a pair of pants for Petra. These pants are a lot like her grey ones, with the diagonal pockets and loose fit…. ….but also not, because they have a Velcro fastening (not an elastic waistband) and a normal…… Continue reading Petra’s Pants
Palace Library Updates
The main floor of the Palace Library now has a small display table! At the moment, one end of the table has a few fantasy novels…. ….and the other end is spotlighting some Doctor Who novels. This display will definitely change in the future, probably to a display that takes up the whole table. In…… Continue reading Palace Library Updates
Project Roundup
The second group of eight squares is done, so now I have one side of the cushion cover! It’s not sewn together yet, obviously, but I reckon the squares look pretty good all laid out. I’ve also started a pair of pants for Petra: I want them to look like her grey ones, but in…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Let There Be Light
The upstairs room in the Palace Library is getting really close to being finished! Perhaps the most noticeable change in the above photo is the lights, particularly this floor light. The shades for both lights are the same technique as the wall ones downstairs, and they also both have this little chain that you pull…… Continue reading Let There Be Light
Beginnings
As I mentioned in my last Project Roundup, I’ve started crocheting a cushion cover. These are the yarns I’m using…. ….and these are the first 8 squares! What a colourful stack! I’ve started making the next 8 squares, as you can see. As of typing this, I’ve finished two more squares, so I’ve made 11…… Continue reading Beginnings
My Life in Miniature 