welted fingerless gloves

welted fingerless gloves
Originally uploaded by megan_n_smith_99

pattern from churchmouse yarns and teas on bainbridge island. the yarn is manos silk blend, color 3019, dove grey

i love the yarn and the welted cuffs. i think if i knit again, i might do the thumbs differently. i had a hard time keeping the increases tidy. and there are some gaps that were at the spaces between needles on the garter stitch portions -- i need to work on that! i do really like this pattern so i will make it again. i am trying to decide if i will add the buttons to the cuffs that were suggested as optional. i think i will make a matching scarf and/or cowl or scarf-let.

house ornaments

house ornaments
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i spent part of this week sewing and quilting and beading on these little house ornaments, which i have listed on etsy!. though now it is clearly autumn and i think it is time to put away the threads and beads and take a long cozy nap...

creation

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Originally uploaded by megan_n_smith_99

this is an original pen and ink drawing of mine. from it i made 25 prints and it has been my best selling print. i found 2 that i had set aside for a client who never claimed them and i have listed them on etsy. i also decided to sell the original, also on etsy. if you missed your chance before to get this print -- well, act soon :)

debbie bliss luxury tweed swatches

debbie bliss luxury tweed swatches
Originally uploaded by megan_n_smith_99

i am taking a class on november 1st at churchmouse yarns and teas on bainbridge island. we will be picking our patterns in class and adapting them to suit us. these are my swatch samples.
yarn: debbie bliss luxury tweed
color: eggplant (360006)
dyelot: 0609
needle size: 7

below: stockingette stitch
above, top to bottom: seed stitch, stockingette stitch, moss stitch

any suggestions of other stitches i should try?

art journal page

art journal page
Originally uploaded by megan_n_smith_99

another art journal page. i have not been feeling terribly well this week but managed not to miss much work. however the only art i have roused myself to work on is drawing in my art journal and some knitting. i finished the 1st of a pair of fingerless gloves, in dove grey, manos silk blend, which is a dream to work with and very soft and comfortable. hopefully i will get going on the 2nd of the pair this weekend.

another cloth doll

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Originally uploaded by megan_n_smith_99

well, the only person who read my previous post about making more imp dolls and responded was my friend kathy. but she said i should! and i value her opinion highly -- so i will! wait and see what i do. here is another one from the archives.

autumn folliage

autumn folliage
Originally uploaded by megan_n_smith_99

i took a little walk at lunch. this is just a little tidbit of what i saw .. the golden colors of autumn. now i wish my body was not starting into hibernation mode! just like a little dormouse, i am.