Showing posts with label magazine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label magazine. Show all posts

Friday, 4 July 2014

Woolfest 2014

We tried something a little different this year for Woolfest, mainly because I’d decided I wasn't going to go this year and then changed my mind a bit late in the day, so it was a bit tricky finding anywhere to stay.

Mr and I stayed in a camping pod for a night. We were lucky and had nice weather, so we had a campfire roaring all night, with the obligatory marshmallows.

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Our neighbours were some very nice sheep and lambs, which were unintentionally smoked by our campfire.

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The camping pod was super and we were positioned under an old oak tree. It was a very relaxing evening.

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My purchases were a little more restrained this year.

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Some extra cables for my Chiagoo needle set and 7.5mm tips as I don’t own any in that size. The latest pompom magazine, which has quite a few patterns in that I’d like to make.

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I stocked up with lots of buttons from Textile Garden. They really do have the most wonderful selection.

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And my only yarn purchase of the day was some Cumulus from Fyberspates. It was very reasonably priced and feels like a fine mohair yarn but is actually a combination of brushed alpaca and silk. I bought 3 similar shades with the idea of an ombre cowl or shawl.
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Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Embroidery

Not really sure what started it but I've had the needle, thread and embroidery hoop out this week.

I ordered this sampler to embroider and while waiting for it to arrive; I ransacked my supplies. It was like a very colourful bomb had dropped.


I bought the latest Crossstitcher magazine, and wanted to try a little cross stitch. I like the bird cross stitch but didn't have many of the exact colours so after much playing about and matching colours. I found suitable supplies without having to buy anything.

This is my progress so far...


I'll see how much gets done before the knitting bug bites back.