My larger wool squares with wool pennies are coming on nicely, only a handful left to go before I have enough for a blanket. But, as much as I've been enjoying the hand sewing, I have been getting just slightly bored of nothing but blanket stitch. And Maria has been a little poorly the last few days (happily much better today), so I've had quite a bit of time cuddled up with her on the sofa, or playing a quiet game with her, and able to do some hand sewing at the same time. So, I decided to get some new wool squares and pennies on the go to let me mix up the stitching a little.
These ones are pretty small, 2 inches square(ish!).
And I'm just doing whatever I fancy with the stitching.
Don't worry, I'm not crazy enough to be planning on using these in any blanket sized project. I'm thinking they'll become a scarf, much more realistic!
But even so, I think I might only be about a fifth of the way through with what I have here, so still a way to go.
mix for the squares, and possibly a greyish, herringbone pattern and maybe a dusky purple too. But now I have these all together, I'm not so sure I should vary the background tone. Any helpful thoughts?
Sally.
I love the variations and the idea of making a scarf with them!
ReplyDeleteI think the variations would be a fun addition to the scarf - maybe instead of mixing them all up randomly it would looks great as a "striped" background? So many handsome striped scarves, and I think it would work well. Glad to hear Maria is feeling better!
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet and would look great however you use them, but if your dealing with a sick child and time is limited, then a scarf sounds the ideal thing. Do show it when it's done. happy new year! X Cathy
ReplyDeleteLook at all those wool squares, beautiful. Can't wait to see the scarf.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear Maria is feeling better.
These are lovely - such fun! I know whatever you do will look brilliant.
ReplyDeleteA bag maybe?
ReplyDeleteIntend to agree with Emma, a tote bag would be adorable X
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