Last weekend flew by and I completely forgot to post. I had a long weekend, so we grilled on Saturday with my parents and brother. Then we de-cluttered and cleaned the remaining days. I went through a bunch of my crafting things in the basement and donated quite a few things I don't use anymore. I got rid of nearly all my straight needles. I only use circulars and DPNs so there's no need for to me to keep my long staights. I did keep my short ones as I use those for dishcloths. (A pair of US 5s and 6s.) I also donated a few skeins of acrylic yarn I wasn't ever going to use. I had acquired some Lion Brand Homespun yarn and I absolutely hate working with it, so those got donated. I had some other novelty yarns that also went in the donation bin. I got rid of all my printed patterns as well. I exclusively use digital patterns with my Row Counter app, so there's no need for me to have multiple binders filled with paper patterns.
I got a "new" desk second-hand and we got that moved into the spare bedroom for me to use for school. The other thing we've been working on is the big front flower bed. It's not quite finished yet but its ready for me to start putting plants into once it's the appropriate time to transplant. I wanted stones in the very back part next to the foundation. We need to get more to bulk that up a bit.
The last picture is the small bed on the opposite side of the steps we did three years ago. If you can't tell I really like Hostas.
Okay onto knitting! I finished Killer Queen Cowl. It turned out pretty large, but I think it will be good for cool fall evenings, and extra blustery winter days.
I've been working out what I'm going to enter into the County fair, so I started my dishcloth set entry. I used a new mosaic pattern Clean Windmill. I inverted the two colors for the set. I do prefer the dark background with the lighter pattern, but I'm happy with the way the set turned out.
I've also worked more on Holden.
I finished another half repeat last evening after I took the pictures. I have 8 beaded rows now. I need to decide if I'm finishing it or doing another lace repeat. I'll have to dig up some more beads if I do another repeat, ah decisions...
Well, that's about it from me this week. Until later, happy crafting.
-Q
I love your cowl, and your garden beds look so professional.
ReplyDeleteI'll be sure to pass on the compliment to my husband as well. He did the bulk of the work realistically.
DeleteOh wow. I'm so impressed with your beading. I've never tried. Maybe someday. Love the dishcloth pattern but I think I might get dizzy using them (heehee). Your cowl looks great and would be perfect for fall. Such beautiful flower gardens along your house. Love all the trees in the background. What a peaceful place. I also have lots of hostas as they don't seem to need much care. I'm a terrible gardener.
ReplyDeleteBeading is fun and rather addicting. I use the tiny crochet hook method. Using good quality beads with a consistent opening size really helps. Of course, I'm using cheapo ones I bought ages ago.
DeleteLove your beaded piece. It is very time consuming but so worth it. Your mosaic blocks are really pretty. The cowl will be super warm and cozy. Good job on the decluttering. I always find it freeing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful garden work and knitting also. I have never tried beading while knitting - hum...maybe that will go on my next YOP list.
ReplyDeleteWow all that beading and lace, that’s going to be stunning. Decluttering feels great doesn’t it, someone at the Guild knows someone who is decluttering craft supplies but I’m resisting going to take a look. The garden looks lovely and neat. Do you have some friendly frogs or toads eating the hostas?
ReplyDeleteNot eating the hostas…eating the slugs that eat the hostas I meant. Liz (Highlandheffalump)
DeleteWe have quite a few frogs and toads, but I don't think they're making much of a dent in the slug population. The smaller yellowish hosta in the front seems to be more prone to getting gobbled.
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