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Tuesday, 2 June 2015

A Really Crafty Week/Yarn Along

I have been off last week for the half term break and had an amazingly crafty week.  We did lots of excursions with the boys including a fabulous morning at Southwater Country Park, a day at a llama park and swimming.














But I still managed to do lots!
I sewed a cute little elephant using an old vest of Thomas's.

I love him and he is a momento!
I made the muslin for my outfit along, a tunic top and finished up my wrap dress.  I also had a tutorial in a magazine to make a fascinator, which I have duly done to match my dress.


I saw a tutorial in one of my magazines for making jewelry using salt dough, so here are my first attempts. I am really pleased with them and so cheap and easy to do.

On the knitting front, I realised it is about a month to my SIL's wedding, so I am working frantically at finishing Fragile Heart and the bag.











I also cast on Rhombing around since finishing my Aiken last week.
Oh, and some socks - Hector by Rachel Coopey in Heather by the Knitting Goddess!
With all this I have not read much - still on Me before You, but progressing nicely as when I do get to pick it up I can't put it down.
What are you knitting or crafting?
Linking up with Nicole and Ginny
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16 comments:

  1. Jennifer Hays2 June 2015 at 15:56

    You have a lot of nice knitting projects on the go. I love the purple yarn you're using; purple is my favorite color. I'll be linking to the Yarn Along tomorrow but I'm working on a small crocheted throw and am now reading The Girl on the Train, finally - I've had it on hold at the library since about January and my turn with it finally came this week!

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  2. Stefanie2 June 2015 at 21:18

    That is a creative way to save favorite baby clothes, like the function of a T-shirt quilt. I can't wait to see your whole outfit for the wedding. The fascinator is fun.

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  3. Ravenna2 June 2015 at 22:30

    Oh my goodness, you worked on so much this past week! I love all the colors you've chosen. Can't wait to see how they turn out.

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  4. Donna3 June 2015 at 15:04

    I love crafty weeks. It is hard to balance all that and read a bunch. I have been listening to audio books for the most part.

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  5. mamasmercantile3 June 2015 at 18:01

    Wow, such a lot of projects. I am so impressed with the fascinator, beautiful.

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  6. Unknown3 June 2015 at 18:29

    Wow, those colours are beautiful! :) and your wee elephant is adorable! :)

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  7. Sarah3 June 2015 at 20:09

    That's a lot of knitting you've done this week! Lovely projects, and your salt dough jewelry is so fun!

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  8. Lilly's Mom3 June 2015 at 23:38

    Oh, I love the projects you are creating. The yarns and patterns you are making look so lovely. I'm sure they are a fun knit, too.

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  9. Unknown4 June 2015 at 13:39

    Fragile Heart looks amazing! I hope you post your finished photos with your SIL wearing it. I love Boo Knits shawls. I knit her Dragonfly Wings for my mom.

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  10. Sam I Am......4 June 2015 at 14:16

    You do it all and amazingly well I might add! The boys are growing and so darling. I love the elephant...simply too cute for words. A "fascinator" which must be similar to all those at the Royal wedding? Your projects are all coming along and I hope you get it all done before the wedding (I know you will). Glad you had some time off to enjoy with your family. I'm busy painting and landscaping although I manage a little handwork in the evening and some reading. I'll have to look for that book. Take care ~ Sam

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  11. karen4 June 2015 at 14:52

    so many pretty knits on the needles, and I am sure you will get the knit finished in time, fingers crossed!!

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  12. Gill - That British Woman5 June 2015 at 18:38

    lots and lots of projects, you are a very busy lady.

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  13. Elizabeth5 June 2015 at 23:09

    Honestly - how do you get so much done?! Am I less productive because my boys are smaller? I blame the toddler ;) Your projects are all so lovely.

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  14. Tiny Toadstool Cottage6 June 2015 at 02:11

    Wow, you have got so much on the go! The wedding ones are looking truly beautiful. And I love that little elephant - tooo adorable!

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  15. Becki6 June 2015 at 16:35

    I love that you took an old piece of clothing and turned it into that cute elephant. Love all the pictures. The one with your boys takes me back to a simpler (it seems now) time. ;^)

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  16. Julie's Lifestyle7 June 2015 at 01:27

    I live all of your projects! Thanks for stopping by!

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