Friday, December 31, 2010

alpaca



I started this one May 11th and finished today.
I love the yarn, oh so soft and cozy,
and the simple lace pattern.
I liked knitting the yoke on circular needles
so there was less finish sewing needed.
A really nice pattern!
As usual with Rebecca patterns
there is much left for interpretation in the instructions,
but that helps to keep those neurons firing.

Happy New Year!

Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas!


I have been working on this felt decoration for a few weeks
and finally finished it this morning!


These are new kirigami and other paper decorations that
my daughter and I made recently.
Oh the fun you can have with paper and scissors!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Ho Ho Ho!


These felt hearts are filled with dark chocolate kisses.
They're for my co-workers.
I need to make eight more tonight.

Monday, December 13, 2010

make


Here is a holiday decoration project that is in progress.
The pattern is from a Japanese book so I am guessing at the instructions.
Each year I like to make a new addition to our festive displays.


I made these stars years ago and place them in a bowl this time of the year.
This lovely bowl was made by my daughter.

Saturday, December 11, 2010




I bought a big bunch of Julkarva at Julfest last weekend in Poulsbo. Today I divided it up and tied it onto lots of trees throughout the garden for the critters to enjoy.


My beloved holly is incorporated into the elaborate holiday displays at The Bloedel Reserve.


I just started to pull out the decorations today.
My favorite thing to decorate is the sweater tree.
I'm working on a Japanese felt pattern as a holiday decoration.
More on that later.
I've also been working on Tord Boontje inspired paper decorations.
I absolutely love everything that Tord creates!