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30 Friday Oct 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in 2015 Swaps, Embroidery, General, Johannesburg, Knitting, My home, Road trips, Socks, Swaps, travelling and events

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African Expressions, Aran wool, buddy, Curry Cup, cushion cover, daughter, Ellispark, embroidery, Emirates Park, Enchanted, fireworks, Johannesburg sunset, Lions, madelinetosh, Rugby, silverspun, socks, Winners, yarncakes, yarns

Summer in Johannesburg is in full swing.  We hardly had much of a Spring to enjoy, days are already hot and long and sunny. Normally we would have had lots of rain by now, but this year the rain is late.

Hot summer days did mean less knitting and crafting.  I have been working on the odd project though.  I finished the embroidered front cover piece for a small cushion, and now I can start the construction of the pillow case itself.

I also finished the very dark purple socks for a swap buddy, and they are making their way across the ocean to their new home.

And I even caked some yarns for future projects.

Embroidery
For a Buddy!!
Silverspun
Madelinetosh

So when I am not crafting, what am I doing?  Of course, the obvious would be yarn shopping.  I got a few very pretty local skeins, and these “Enchanted” skeins from African Expressions are really living up to their name.  Also got a 400g ball of Aran with Wool for a small blanket for the cooler Fall days.

Enchanted
Enchanted
Blanket

And then, like many a South African, we love our Rugby.  I have been supporting the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup and watching games on television.  Plus I spoiled my daughter and got us tickets to the Curry Cup Final in Johannesburg, with our regional team, The Lions, playing with “home ground advantage” and winning the Cup.  This was her first live match, and attending a Final is always so much better. I loved the fireworks that went off each time a goal was scored.

Lions
Lions
Lions]
Lions
Lions
Lions

ps:  I have been good, and even cast on the blanket last night.

A Little bit of Everything

08 Tuesday Sep 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in 2015 Swaps, Embroidery, Knitting, on my needles, Socks, Swaps, Work in progress

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buddy, cross stitch, cushion cover, daughter, embroidery, Knitting, notions, pixel socks, socks, swaps

I have been busy with a little bit of this, that, and everything inbetween.

The Pixel Socks for my daughter is coming along very nicely now, and I only have a few more inches to go before the cuff and cast off.

Pixel Sock Progress
Pixel Sock Progress
Pixel Sock Progress
Pixel Sock Progress

Then I had a very quick swap, with included a little something handmade and knitting notions.  This was loads of fun, as I visited my LYS on the day they were unpacking new goodies.  So my swap buddy got the latest in needles and needle cases, and a row counter.  I also got her some stitch markers, and other local goodies, like one of my favourite magazines, and of course, sweeties.  I made some goodies that presents the upcoming seasons, Teatowel with Fall colours, and potholders for the Winter Festive Season.

Knitting Notions Swap Goodies
Knitting Notions Swap Goodies
Knitting Notions Swap Goodies
Knitting Notions Swap Goodies
Knitting Notions Swap Goodies
Knitting Notions Swap Goodies

We had a chilly weekend, and it was the perfect excuse to relax again with some embroidery.

Embroidery time

And as usual, what would a knitter be without more socks in the future.  I have a buddy to knit for, and she really loves dark or bright colours.  I found this really nice, very deep dark purple, for socks, of course.  And I knitted her a little bag in the meantime, I think it needs a little zipper to close it.

Swap Goodies (Sole Sister)
Swap Goodies (Sole Sister)
Swap Goodies (Sole Sister)

WIP’s

25 Tuesday Aug 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Embroidery, General, My home, Socks, Work in progress

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cushion cover, daughter, embroidery, home crafts

I took a break on Sunday, and decided to relax and watch the Airshow planes pass my house.  Annually there is a lovely Airshow at the local (very small) airport just up the road from my home.  They literally fly by my home, and I can watch them from the windows, and of course, hear the noise of the Fighter Jets as they come swooping by.

I took out a little embroidery I bought recently, to make a small cushion for the house.  It was a great break.  I did not get as far as I had hoped, but it was really a pleasant break. I had to stop when the sun was starting to set, as the light was no longer good enough, and the electric lights are just not the same when it comes to doing some fine work.

Embroidery
Embroidery

My daughters second sock is progressing so much faster that the first one.  I think I am now getting the hang of the two yarns.  I would think that by the weekend I would have turned the heel even.

Second Sock

Embroidery time

04 Monday May 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Cross Stitch, General

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cross stitch, embroidery, fairies

Fall is settling in beautifully around here, and I am planning to enjoy the last comfortable days before the winter arrives.

I am planning to get some crafting done before the really colder days, and this is one of the projects I am planning to work on before its to cold for the fingers to work nicely, and only want to knit or crochet. 🙂 Or even less, like just sitting with a cup of tea and a book or magazine.

(got the pretty kit and floss as a give-away) floss all rolled and ready to start.  Need to be able to work during the day when the light is good, as it is getting darker earlier now and needlework (for me) is limited to daylight.  🙂

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Fairies
Fairies
Fairies
Fairies
Fairies
Fairies
Fairies
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