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Old Lady Update presents…Weaving!

Posted in Finished Object 2009, Weaving, tagged , , , , , , , on November 3, 2009 | 24 Comments »

Yarn:

Warp – Noro Silk garden (1 ball)
Weft – Noro Silk garden (little less than 1 ball)

Length: about 72″ (not counting fringe)
Width: 5″
Loom: 16″ Ashford Rigid Heddle Knitter’s Loom
Dents Per Inch: 7.5

So after my hectic week of travel, work, and team training, I finished the week off with an all day weaving class at the [...]

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Peacock Apron & CathrineHolm Pots

Posted in Finished Object 2009, Sewing, tagged , , , , on October 23, 2009 | 21 Comments »

My obsession with Cathrineholm has finally been satisfied to a sufficient enough level for me to refocus my obsessive nature back to decorating. However, the amazing colors have now saturated all areas of my creative mind and are popping up all over.  One direct result of this infusion of color is my new peacock apron. [...]

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Peacock Collection ‘09: BWOF 02-2009-112

Posted in Finished Object 2009, Sewing, tagged , on August 4, 2009 | 32 Comments »

Pattern: BWOF 02-2009-112

Pattern Description: This shaped jacket with contrasting print is as classy as a fitted jacket and as sporty as a trench coat. The sewing pattern comes in petite/half sizes because this style is particularly suitable for shorter women.
Pattern Sizing: Burda sizes 17-21.  Increased to a 23
Fabric Used: Canary Yellow [...]

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Finished Object: Clapotis

Posted in Finished Object 2009, Knitting, tagged , , , on June 29, 2009 | 20 Comments »

Yarn: Knit Picks Shadow in Amber Heather (yarn held double)
Inspiration: The Infamous Clapotis
Needles: Size 6 needles
Yardage: 4 hanks (approx. 1760 yards)
Modifications: Added about 4 more straight section repeats, added fringe
Enjoyment Factor: 8
Knit Time: 4.5 months!!!  That is an all time slowest..LOL!

The Good:

This is my second Clapotis ever.  The first one was a bust because [...]

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