This is a freaking fabulous pattern. I love waistcoats and this one is yummy (as is the photo, the styling, the model; what’s not to love here?) I sent a quick note to Emma: “Do you think this qualifies for a Bazinga?” “Most definitely,” she replied. This pattern is design...
My knitting and crochet projects including photos, pattern references, yarn and tips. Search SUBSCRIBE. Subscribe to this blog. Become a Fan I love to knit and crochet! Knit and crochet sweaters, scarfs, bags, mittens and hats including photos as well as sweater clasps, buttons and yarns -...
Love this idea for an alternative way of wearing a bow tie (Click on image for source) I am sure most of you heard the saying; A gentleman is a man who uses a butter knife even when he is alone. Just so, you can’t call your yourself a true DIY -er if you opt for a clip...
Tags: cool weather, I Love It, I Love IT But Will I Wear IT I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Black Tweed Pants November 16, 2022 Black and white tweed. Pull-on waist (which is delightful is you're among those of us who don't tuck in our tops!). LINED TO THE KNEES!!! Pret...
This is why I hate intellectuals Featured Goodbye I started writing here in 2011. I stopped in 2021. Ten years is quite a long time. A child born when I began this thing is now ready to start emerging out of childhood, to start noticing other people in different ways, to start reading...
I have created this blog to share my interest in all forms of stitching, quilting, sewing, knitting, medieval re-enactment and costume making - particularly my love of historical embroidery. I also love travelling,especially when it also involves any o
I got some gorgous Karabella Aurora 8 yarn, which I love, love, love. Can't wait to knit with it again. The 2nd pic isn't the best, but it's the only one for the night out where you can see the tank. Take a peek at my Birthday treats from Chuck and Rory: I'm going to ...
No pattern for this little shrug – it’s just your basic seamed rectangle construction. I used the “fleurette” stitch pattern from the first Barbara Walker treasury. I didn’t love actually knitting with the yarn, but the finished product is pretty much exactly what I was aiming for, so...
I was looking online for substitutes for Brooklyn Tweed Loft (I love Loft, but can’t always dish out for the expensive stuff) and came onto this page. It lists the characteristics of the yarn you are trying to match, and then rates each of several substitutes according to weight, ...
This week I’m reading Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater, having recently gobbled up Ten Thousand Stitches and The Witchwood Knot by the same author. I love the sewing tie-ins in these books, the Regency and Victorian settings, and the light touch of fantasy. It’s funny, though – I’...