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October is coming to a close already. How very quickly this Spring season has passed. It is warm and sunny here in Johannesburg, and we had good rain on the weekend.
We were really fortunately to have stunning weather during the annual International Festival at work. Each year we host a festival for all the students from outside South Africa that study here. They then cook a meal from their country and share with us. The food is amazing. Each flag represents the students from that country.
With the warmer weather, I have been knitting a bit less on my grey sweater. I did still get the sleeves long enough and am now ready to get to joining them all together. Still not being able to just not be busy, I have knitted a few dishcloths, decided to try my hand at making a small needle book, (it needed to have the corners starched to stay flat), and sorted my mini skeins into large jars. Each jar got a crocheted doily for its lid.
Sweater progress
And since I am still in the mood to stitch, I cut out the next mini bear. Old Blu is already cut and ready for stitching.
Something I have not done for a very long time, is “candlewicking” It is a type of embroidery. I have opted to use a bit of colour, in shades if blue, and not stick to the traditional unbleached creamy colours.
Some stitching ideas being planned
And of course, despite all the busy crafty hustle and bustle Miekie is just relaxing and enjoying the sunny mornings in my bed. That look simply says it all.
Miekie
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