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Stitches Emporium @ Kyalami Corner in SA

20 Thursday Apr 2017

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Beanies, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Johannesburg, Knitting, project bags, Road trips, Scarf, sewing, Shawls, Socks, Stitch Markers, Stitching, travelling and events, Wrap, yarns

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embroidery, fabrics, Knitting, new store, out and about, quilting, shopping, stitches, stitches emporium, tapestry, yarns

Last weekend was a lovely long weekend, and I was invited along to visit a new yarn shop that has just opened.

The new shop is in Kyalami, at Kyalami Corner, and although not close to my home, a very easy drive, freeway all the way there.

The lovely Gen, the owner of the store, treated us extremely well.  She has a large work table in the store, and there is coffee and tea if you are in the mood to linger and get creative.  Looking at her beautiful yarns and displays I would think many a shopper would be lingering for a while.

Stitches Emporium at Kyalami Corner in SA

Stitches Emporium at Kyalami Corner in SA

Stitches Emporium at Kyalami Corner in SA

Stitches Emporium at Kyalami Corner in SA

Stitches Emporium at Kyalami Corner in SA
Stitches Emporium at Kyalami Corner in SA
Stitches Emporium at Kyalami Corner in SA
Stitches Emporium at Kyalami Corner in SA
Stitches Emporium at Kyalami Corner in SA
Stitches Emporium at Kyalami Corner in SA

I came home with a stunning haul of goodies, and I can hardly wait to get another opportunity to take a drive out to the store again, for a cup of coffee and a chat and some stash enhancements.

Goodies from Stitches Emporium @ Kyalami Corner in SA

Goodies from Stitches Emporium @ Kyalami Corner in SA

 

We were wonderfully surprised with a free gift as well.  Just look at this pretty bag.  It is hand printed fabric, and beautifully lined.

Goodies from Stitches Emporium @ Kyalami Corner in SA
Goodies from Stitches Emporium @ Kyalami Corner in SA
Goodies from Stitches Emporium @ Kyalami Corner in SA
Goodies from Stitches Emporium @ Kyalami Corner in SA

 

 

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Some finished items, a bit of progress and a new project

17 Tuesday May 2016

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Crochet, Knitting, on my needles, Scarf, sewing, Shawls, Uncategorized, Work in progress

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chunky, cowl, crochet, crochet doily, daughter, filet crochet, handmade, Handmake, Knitting, lace knitting, lace yarn, scarf, Shawl, tapestry, tapestry stitching, vintage, vintage crochet, winter

Finally I was able to finish the Leaf border shawl I was working on, and I also finished the Vintage Doily I was working on.  I want to crochet more, this is always such a fun time and one of the crafts I absolutely love.  They both still need to be blocked, but I will wait for a lovely warm sunny weekend firstly.

Leaf Border Shawl
Leaf Border Shawl
Leaf Border Shawl
Leaf Border Shawl
Leaf Border Shawl
Leaf Border Shawl
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Crochet Doily

My little tapestry with the Kitty on is nearly done as well.  Just a few more areas and then the white.  It gets dark earlier now, and I am really only able to work on this little one during the day when I am at home and its bright still.

Tapestry stitching
Tapestry stitching
Tapestry stitching
Tapestry stitching

And I am ready to cast on.  This is such a beautiful yarn.  Warm and chunky with a super cute colourful speckle in it.  It is a little something for my daughter, and it is going to be a super quick knit.

Grey Speckled Cowl
Grey Speckled Cowl
Grey Speckled Cowl
Grey Speckled Cowl
Grey Speckled Cowl
Grey Speckled Cowl

Update on my current WIP’s

19 Tuesday Apr 2016

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Crochet, Embroidery, Johannesburg, Knitting, on my needles, Work in progress

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crochet, embroidery, Handmake, Knitting, lace knitting, lace yarn, Shawl, tapestry, yarns

Summer is slowly making way to Fall here, and I am slowly getting a lot more crafting done.

It is still pretty warm during the day and we still go out as much as we can to enjoy the last of Summer, but I am really looking forward to Fall and Winter.

My Leaf Shawl is making progress, despite having to frog twice.  I do not use a pattern and am making it as I go.  I added some texture to the shawl with this very soft and light blue yarn, that has a little sparkle in it as well.  I am loving the way it is turning out so far.

Leaf Shawl - Progress

Leaf Shawl – Progress

Leaf Shawl - Progress
Leaf Shawl – Progress
Leaf Shawl - Progress
Leaf Shawl – Progress
Leaf Shawl - Progress
Leaf Shawl – Progress

 

My little tapestry is getting regular attention now, and I have completed the background and even substituted the grasshopper with a ball of yarn for the cute kitty.  Kitty is up next and I have the tapestry yarns I need.

Tapestry work

Tapestry work – progress

And I am crocheting again, another vintage look doily.  These are just my absolute favourites at the moment, and when I find myself crocheting, I always look for a vintage look yarn and pattern.  This pattern is from a book I bought about 30 years ago, when I just started working and collecting books and patterns.  It is still one of my favourite pattern books to look for when wanting a pattern.

Vintage Crochet

Vintage Crochet

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