In the last couple of weeks I've enjoyed making lots of things.
First up was the doll quilt for the swap I signed up for here. My first thought on being challenged to make a mini quilt was to use big patterns. While I was in London I had a trip to Liberty and bought some fabulous fabric that just seemed to sing to me. Here are some of the details:
My swap partner asked for pink, green and orange. I was happy to oblige.
Front:
Back:
I think I like the back better! Oh, well.
Next up was this:
If you can tell me what it is, I'll tell you why I made it!
This is known in my mind as my Wimbledon skirt. The shape is vaguely reminiscent of a games skirt, and the colours are sort of Wimbledonny too, as is the pattern of dots. Plus, I made it while watching Henman win.
And this is my first experiment in the world of machine felting a knitted item.
Good. I think that's enough for now.
01/07/07 @ 22:30