When motivation to complete one project fails, see top right hand corner Shaw's cove, then the ultimate procrastination ensues: doing a little of everything.
I really needed a mindless stash-busting project and lately I've been inspired by Ivy at Pumpkin Spins and Evelyn at Project Stash to start a big blanket. A while ago my mom gave me her entire stash of wool (almost doubling my stash) and I've decided to make a large super warm entrelac blanket. Entrelac is mindless and easy in that I don't need a pattern and its enough to keep my interest.
Next, in the top part of the photo you will see the spinning I am doing for Tour de Fleece. Lets just say, there is a reason I'm not the team anchor, lol. But i'm trying, but its not happening. On the spinning note though, some of you may have seen that earlier tonight I posted that my knitting machine was for sell. I didn't think anyone would want to buy it and I already had someone contact me wanting it. So i'm using that money to save up for a spinning wheel! Soo excited!! I can't wait!
Lastly, the white fabric in the hoop is the beginnings of learning how to embroider. For several months now I've envisioned this intricate bag that mixes quilting, sewing, embroidery and applique and the last skill I need is embroidery.
I've got some good projects started now I just need to build up the steam to finish some neglected wips, oh and that shawl! And the neglected Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers that I am still reading!
I hope you all can join Ginny's Yarn Along and Tamis Amis's WIP Wednesdays.
Your entrelac is looking lovely, beutiful colours! For me entrelac remains the black magic that should not be attempted for sake of my own sanity so well done :-)
ReplyDeleteInteresting project of yours, especially the entrelac.
ReplyDeleteoooh how fun that you're doing tour de fleece. have fun with your blanket - I'm doing just a simple squares blanket - something nice and mindless to do on journey's etc.
ReplyDeleteooooh meant to add, have a knitty wednesday xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely projects, I've just started a blanket for Project Stash, I love that you don't have to think about it, just pick it up and put it down. Wow, you spin your own wool, is it difficult ? I've seen more and more people doing it in Blogland. Deb xxx
ReplyDeleteI am also doing a stash busting wonder blanket and am now really bummed I didn't think of doing the same as yours!!! Oh well I have enough stash to make it. It looks amazing and can't wait to see it grow.
ReplyDeleteYour mom gave you her wool stash!???? Lucky loo. My mom doesn't craft, although there is yarn in her room. All Red Heart.
ReplyDeleteLoving the entrelac idea. That's a nice way to take a regular rectangular blanket and make it unique. And it's not difficult either! Are you employing the "Backwards Knitting" technique? That was the only part of entrelac that kind of slowed me down...
I love all of the pretty projects you have going on! Definitely a little of everything which is great! I'm definitely excited to see how the blanket comes along!
ReplyDeleteWhat a colourful pic, bright and sunny.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are busy, all your WIPs look lovely so far!
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You know, that's the first time I've ever heard of someone saying Entrelac was mindless knitting. The result looks so complicated that I've been afraid to try, but you've inspired me now!
ReplyDeleteFirst...i love the photo of you on your sidebar. So cute! And your spinning looks great, even if your a little behind :) As long as you are enjoying what you do get done, thats what matters!
ReplyDeleteYour stash is so pretty! Your blanket is going to be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love the Entrelac blanket. The colours are lovely. I haven't got a clue how you do Entrelac!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis looks AMAZING!!! Loving the colours
ReplyDeleteYour projects look awesome. I love them all and the colors XD
ReplyDeleteI love seeing a pile of WIPs, so much different, creative things happening - love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, those projects all look fantastic! I'm especially impressed by your entrelac and spinning. I hope you save enough for a spinning wheel soon!
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