Sometimes I amaze myself! For my sheer inability to finish things. I started these gloves two years ago. Dragged them out last year - got sidetracked - threw them back in WIP vat. Yesterday's blog featuring crochet glove patterns got me thinking about them. Dragged them out again. Finished in 5 minutes! Good grief - I am a numpty. Originally the sleeves after picking up the pieces after a fight between a washing machine and a cashmere jumper. Guess who won? The resultant densely felted loveliness was not about to be wasted. The body of the sweater became a peg bag - which is now much used and in need of replacement. A shame as I love it - and must remember another time to line with stiff fabric to retain the shape. And the sleeves were destined to become fingerless mitts. So simple to do - I simply cut off just below the shoulder seam, and the resulting diagonal made a lovely shaped cuff when turn...
A caffeine fuelled fabric geek, I design and make my textile creations in my garden sewing studio in Southampton, UK. I add fabric to my sewing stash wherever I go, and I love to combine the latest prints with vintage pieces. I am the Carboot Queen and love to up-cycle whenever I can. I adore fabric and enjoy creating stitchery, appliqué and patchwork designs. Sewing my way through life one stitch at a time.