Some more finishes for March

I've now knitted 4 of these scarves - they are really quick to do and lots of fun in the variegated colours.

This one has a silver sparkle through it - but the photo didn't pick this up.  It's a honeycomb weave.

This one had the loosest weave of all - and I only used 6 stitches, so it's a very long, thin scarf.

They are perfect for working on while watching  TV as no concentration is required and not a lot of thought needed. 

This one is a fishnet weave - much closer and either needs another ball of wall, or less stitches to make this one go further, but for a first effort, I'm happy.  It'll be warm to wear.

There is also a picture of the little cardigan I knitted for a bear. And, of course, another bear!!

This is Summer Bear made in a synthetic pink fur.  She's very cute.  I'm thinking of some more for the outfit, but as a bear she is finished. 

I haven't knitted in ages.  Decided to try this little cardigan for  a bear.  A very simple pattern, but it didn't sew together very well.  Mmmm!  Pattern or me?  Still trying to work that out!!  Still cute on a bear!

Lots of plans for the school holidays - I've got three quilt tops out - they are at least going to be basted, if not quilted.  I've got bear patterns and I haven't forgotten Some Kind of Wonderful and Dear Jane.  Lots to do and they are talking rain, so may be perfect stitching weather.

Cheers

Another Bear

It's been a big week. Been away with eldest DS trying to get his drivers licence sorted. We thought we'd come back to Bundaberg as this was where he had his first test. He had two lessons last week, another tomorrow and then the test.

We returned home for the funeral of "Nana". It was a lovely service, but very sad.

I've been bear making while I have been away.

I have only totally completed one - just a little fellow at only 14 cm.

The other two were bigger but I haven't finished stuffing them. Also knitted a bear jumper - very cute. Haven't taken a photo of that yet.

So, hoping to get the other two finished for my OPAM tally for March - just a few days away!

Last week of school for the term. Yeh, holidays!!

Cheers

Another finish.

Meet Millie. She's my latest bear-doll. Another by Debbie Amos. She was lovely to make. And I think she is very cute!

Another week gone and another starting

We've only got three more weeks school left and it will be school holidays and 1/4 of the year gone.  Where has it gone?  Seems like yesterday we were getting organised for Christmas!!

We've had another busy week - some get togethers for our kids, sport, dancing - all the usual.  Today, I'm waiting - eldest DS is visiting girl friend at the Gold Coast and as he doesn't have a licence, I'm waiting - so catching up on some internet banking and some blogging.  Haven't been near a computer all week, so have only caught up with bits and pieces through email.

I finished my cream bear this week - the friend I am making it for is sending it to USA for her niece and she wanted a ballerina bear, so the bear now has her very own tutu!  I've also been teaching a friend doll making - not sure I'm really qualified, but I'm happy to teach her what I know, so that meant making up the doll first.  I've made this doll but some years ago now, so thought I'd better refresh my memory.

A doll-bear I started while still in Bundy is now just waiting for a dress - she's all together with her nickers on - but no dress.  Thought I might have got it finished this morning, but decided that this was the day to completely pull the kitchen apart, take drawers out and clean behind them and completely re-organise the whole place.  It wasn't finished when I had to leave, but hopefully by the time I get home, we'll be ready to start putting everything away.  It'll be a tomorrow job as well, I would think.

I'm trying to be very ruthless and cull.  But find it very hard.  I have culled my recipe books - don't think 30 years without making one single thing out of them is being very ruthless!!  Still hard to do.  Hoping to do some further culling with everything else.

I've also been through my wardrobe and culled there as well.  Sent the biggest bag to Vinnies on Friday.  Took it straight there so that I couldn't change my mind!

My parents will be married 60 years on Saturday - so we're having a family get together to celebrate the milestone.  Keeping it simple and everyone is bringing along some food to share, so it shouldn't be too stressful.  Still need to get the verandah looking a little tidier!  Be nice to catch up with everyone.

I think it's going to be another busy one..........

Cheers - hope everyone is having a great time.  Thinking about the people in the south of Australia who are still coming to terms with everything they've lost in the floods.  Australia is a funny country when it comes to water - we seem to be either worried about not having any or struggling with too much.

Marg

PS:  Pictures will have to come later.  Forgot to bring my phone connection!!

First two finishes for March

Firstly a mug bag and matching mug rug. This was lots of fun. Definitely make more of these.

My second finish was another Bear - once again Debbie from The Quilter's Shack. The mug bag was theirs, too. I just made the rug out of scraps.

Tuesday's Treasure

I'm cheating a little this week as my Tuesday Treasure is a will be......  I've wanted to make a Teddy Bear for years and years.  Since learning to make dolls I've wanted to give Teddies a try but have always been daunted. However, I recently bought a kit for Elle Jane and she has sat in my cupboard for a few weeks - every now and again I get her out and have a look and then put her back.

Now that I'm in Bundaberg with my son, I have the opportunity to go to a class with Debbie - who designed Elle and learn how to make a Teddy Bear.  I am so excited.  Can't wait to start.  So here is a picture of Elle Jane as she looks on the pattern:

In a few weeks time, I'll be putting my very own Elle Jane on here for you to see.  So, it's cheating a little, but I know she will be a treasure when she's complete.

Thanks to Melody for organising.  Pop over and visit her - it's a beautiful blog and see who else is playing this week.

Cheers