Red Cedar
More apocalypse, less angst
First finished item of the new year.
Love this little scarf/shawlette – made from leftover yarn from the Raincoast Juliana. Started on the 29th of December, finished January 1st to mark the new year (and the fact I am bed-ridden due to a cold and thus had lots of time yesterday). Since I’m also home today I’m reading for the start of my course next week, as well as starting another one of these quick beauties for a swap-gift.
I had all sorts of ambition to start sewing a new coat on New Year’s Day – but, illness made small things infinitely more desirable than spending hours on the floor pinning patterns and cutting fabric. I’m aiming for a creatively productive 2013, and so pleased to start off with a finished item – illness or no!
I resolve….
…..To judge less and love more in 2013.
That is all. Happy New Year!
The Raincoast Juliana
Likely my final finished object of 2012 – The Raincoast Juliana – which is currently blocking along with Husband Sweater for Christmas morning gift-giving. Love the colours in this one, I hope my mom does too.
The Husband Sweater (unblocked)
I left this one for the end of the week because it represents the most amount of work in one item — and also, because it isn’t quit finished yet. In my haste to get a photo during daylight hours I had to snap this before it was blocked. On the other hand, Brian did try it on the night I finished it and it fits him impeccably and actually looks pretty good!
But still, he doesn’t get it until its been blocked and labeled – which means it will actually be a Christmas present, not a pre-Christmas present.
In the end I altered the cuffs, collar and bottom-band from the original pattern because somehow it just wasn’t working for me. I think the single-crochet finish is more understated and works better for Brian than a ribbed cuff would anyway. I’m looking forward to getting this blocked and gifted – and I’m pleased with how my second sweater ever has turned out!
(And in case you missed my earlier post on this – here are the reasons why I don’t think the sweater-curse applies here.)
The Step-Daughter Quilt
My step-daughter turned fifteen this week, so no little-kid themes for her! I took leftovers from a wedding quilt I made in the summer and put them together in a windmill pattern, spent five hours densely quilting the damned thing – and voila! a bed-topper to go with a new duvet and cover for her room. 60 x 60 – I figure it makes for a mature enough gift that she might even use it as a couch or lap quilt as she gets older:
Red Cedar 