Sock Day

I've begun too many socks. Ravelry is dangerous that way. I can see many examples of completed projects made with patterns in my own library. I can see many examples of completed projects made with yarn like that in my own stash. These are only two cross-referencing features on Ravelry. Yikes! I want to knit knit knit knit knit knit! However, when I finish the 3 (more) pair of socks I have going, I will NOT begin any more for a while. That second sock is just a bugger. I do allow myself up to 3 years to finish a pair. Longer if I deem it necessary.
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Cotton & Wool socks with lace insertion

Mountain Biking socks

(Old) Scrap Vest photographed for Ravelry

Play Family House

All of the Little People have moved to their own place; PlayFamilyHouse, where they can spread out ~ Fun is always in style is looking a bit forlorn, but not for long.

Primary Colors

vintage button cuff

handknotted pearl necklace

Opal Zebra II

Now I can make any color... that's power.

Thrifted - eeek!! - $5

Opal Zebra; yawn.

I've been admiring this Lorna's Laces Sock yarn -

and socks made with it -

I do not need any more sock yarn -

So I'm going to add some red to this . We'll see.

Thumb Socks

Coincidentally, I happened upon this on Ravelry. The pattern is free :)

Thumb Socks

Here's a random piece of history; I came across it in my sewing box today. It's called a thumb sock, & it's almost guaranteed to help your child quit sucking his or her thumb. Awww, it's so cute. & little. The 'sock' fit over the thumb, & the elastic strap went across the palm. I think they did help...who wants to put a little sock in their mouth?

Spring & summer stitch markers

How to Build Modern Furniture - thrifted

Classic Spinnerin

"You're right! We can keep an eye on the kids better from here."

"Let's split up. We'll meet back here at the end of the day!"

Skis? check. Yarn? check.

"Can I touch your hair?"

"Do these pants make me look fat?"

The evil Dr. Porkchop.

"Your long lashes drive me crazy!"

"These wool slacks say 'Dry Clean Only', but I say you only go around once!"

Mid-Century Monday

Summer nightgown drawn from the project pile.

I've been saving this silhouette for several years & haven't framed it, so I decided to use it on a nightgown. Yes, I'm jumping on the silhouette bandwagon.

I was trying to make something similar to a dress pattern given in Blueprint magazine a couple of years ago. The construction is very simple; a straight tube of fabric, gathered at the neck with a drawstring. I used a white XL t-shirt.

For the Blueprint dress the drawstring was made of soft cotton rope, but since my project will be a nightgown, I wanted the drawstring to have some give, to be soft, & to be plain; no big bows or knots. I dug out a perfect piece of soft cotton knit (vintage!) which matched well. I did have to add some wide eyelet to the bottom; my girl is tall these days.

Here's the link to the original Blueprint article & instructions.

Roadside Projects

I am completely dazzled by this artist's work. Jayme MacGowan.

The secret life of scissors ~

Where would we be without them?

Visions of Birdcages...

Since I began making bird cages, I've wanted to make a Calder - style mobile out of them. I've never accumulated enough cages at one time to try it, but I'm closing in a little. I want to make some much smaller & a bit bigger too. My largest cage to date (Ashes) was @ 6" tall. Right now I'm working on a tiny one using an old metal cap about 3/4" across...

I also think it would be interesting to use one in a diorama. I adore dioramas.