It’s beginning to feel like fall. Kelly is back in school, our tomatoes are screaming to be picked, and there is lots of fiber prep happening and maybe a little discipline, too. We also discuss planning for possible new projects.
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Marsha’s Projects
Foundation Blanket: Finished! I made the Cross Bar Check blanket using Harrisville wool in the colors Loden Blue and Mustard. I finished making the fringe, wove in the ends and corrected a few mistakes. I used a plastic storage bin filled with hot water and Dawn and then climbed in and stomped on it like grapes, then rinsed and dried. I did this twice to get the fulling I liked. When the blanket was dry I then brushed with a stiff brush. Surprising how much effort it took to full the blanket. Can’t do that with merino sweaters! I love the blanket and how the washing and fulling soften it.
Dimity, Diaper, Damask Blanket: I wove a blanket using 5 colors of warp and a single color of weft. I wove a bird’s eye twill which falls in the Diaper category. I’ve woven in the ends and started the fringe. The fringe maker I ordered is a life saver! I still need to wash.
Garden Cardigan by AnkeStrick. Using Kelbourne Woolens Scout in the colorway Moss Heather.
Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart. Using by handspun from a braid by Alexandra Art of Yarn
Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. Finished first sock and cast on second.
Silver Bags: Sewing bags with pacific cloth to protect silver. Sounds posh. 😉Experimenting with the embroidery feature on Bernina to make a label to identify contents.
Patio Furniture Pads: I’ve sanded, primed and applied three coats of paint. The paint is really hard to use and get a smooth finish. Coverage is terrible. I was trying to get the chairs done before the garden party but gave up…not enough time and I had to pick my battles. I’m not happy with the paint finish so decided to take a break and figure out what is best to do.
Weaving Studio: It’s a work in progress.
Garden Redesign: I’ve created a project page. More plants and “finalize’ design fence on deck and railing
Kelly’s Projects
Finished charity hat #8 for the year using the leftovers from the hat I made in Vermont. Both were brought to school for the free table.
Still poking along on the red-orange poppy colored Boxy sweater made with spirit yarn (Shibui Pebble). Some progress at Dr. visits and hospital related to Robert’s gallbladder removal. Almost finished with the body
Finished the East Friesian singles for weaving. Almost 400 grams of yarn that will become a blanket.
Lots of fiber prep is in various stages of the process.
Planning Alice Jacket.
Naturally dyed blanket planning has begun.
Corrie x BL fleece leftovers are being spun on the Salish spinner.
2KnitLitChicks Retreat
Lake Tahoe, NV September 24-27