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Last night I was graced with a bag of butterscotch chips, and decided to do something I almost never do...make the recipe on the back of the package! They were oatmeal butterscotch cookies, nice and crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I didn't follow the recipe exactly, I cut out about a third of the sugar. Before and after pictures:
Then I started a new hankie project, intended for my mom for Christmas. I used a template from Sublime Stitching. You can barely make out the design on the fabric, with her initials (t.q.) and I am very happy with the color I chose. Although these hankies always turn out nice, they are very delicate and probably will never be used as intended. I am now on the hunt for a nice handkerchief weight linen that can be both dainty and practical. Here it is so far:
This is my sunglasses cozy so I don't lose the suckers in my gigantic bag. It is stretchy since its a knit so should accommodate even Paris Hilton's sunglasses! So, here's how to make it! I used size 9 needles and Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Earth & Sky.
Cast on 22 stitches
Work even in stockinette stitch until piece measures 7-1/2"
Bind off 11 stitches
Work even with remaining 11 stitches in stockinette, forming a flap, until the whole piece measures 10-1/2" in length.
Bind off remaining 11 stitches, fasten off.
Fold the piece in half lengthwise with right sides together. Sew bottom and side up to where flap begins and fasten off.
Weave in loose ends.
Can be finished with a button or velcro to keep flap closed.
If you want to keep nicer glasses in this cozy, I would suggest using something softer than Super Saver.
The End!
I made this awesome hat for a friend's baby. Its the Lil Critter Hat pattern from the Knit Knack Kit by Kris Percival. When I casted on, I guess I had too much tension going and was afraid that the hat would come out small. So, when binding off, it let it be a little loosey-goosey and it came out fine. I added a stripe of blue/brown variegated yarn on the front so that it wouldn't look like weird hair, hahaha.... it happens! I have no babies in the household small enough to model the hat, so Food the bear will have to do!
I started a second handbag on Sunday, but this time I used a thicker twill for the outside. I had fabric left over from a pair of pants I started years ago, and then lost some of the pattern pieces! When I turned it from outside in to inside out, it was difficult because the fabric was so thick. The result: my seams opened up at the curves, where there was the most stress.Last night I revisited the handbag and added a trim to the top...I know it has an unfinished look but that's what I was going for. I still need to add the handle strap.
One day all of a sudden I got the stitchery bug and immediately had to have supplies! I was fortunate enough to come across this amazing book, Sublime Stitching. It has lots of colorful pictures and information, which was great for me as a beginner, but would also be nice for someone more skilled who is just looking for cool patterns. In the back are tons and tons of patterns, it's a pretty good portion of the book! They iron transfer onto your fabric and can be used more than once. Here was my first attempt. The front looks pretty good, and the back is ridiculously messy. My first hankie from scratch! I did a simple straight stitch around the edges. Very pleased.
Like many people, I have attempted the lined zipper pouch without a good tutorial, and ended up wanting to tear my hair out. Then I found this, a beautifully illustrated step by step showing how to do it. The result was this lovely pink creation you see, complete with confusing felt appliquéd hills and a moon and stars on the side.The outside is all felt, and the inside was from a fat quarter from Joann's, along with 7" zipper, making this a pretty inexpensive thing to make.
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