The Mock Turtle

Wiggle wrote: ↑Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:58 am Wendy, thanks for the recommendation to use Happy Days; they really are good

I’m glad you like them!

That’s an excellent pile of decorations Kleio!

I finally finished P’s owl picture. So fiddly! Pattern from Etsy seller Griffin and the bear.

Lovely rosy! You must have the patience of a saint!

As a bit of fun, I made R's older grandsons (13 and nearly 15) a pair of very loud pjs for Christmas. It seemed a good idea at the time, but I'll be very surprised if they actually wear them! Oh well.

Moving my posts to the right thread!

I finally got round to attempting a crop top for Sproglette. The fold over elastic has been there for months but I finally braved it.

Also, some lounge wear because I didn’t see why Sproglette should be the only one with leopard print leggings.

I wanted to try some different styles of knit fabric dresses so made this dolman sleeve one and another with a fake placket.

I’ve also made a cardigan with some yarn my mum gave me.

rosy wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:24 pm I finally finished P’s owl picture. So fiddly! Pattern from Etsy seller Griffin and the bear.

How long did that take rosy?

Really good, Wendy. I love your leggings. How was the gold over elastic to sew?

I finally bought some navy Georgette for my top (like this pattern that Tex came across)

That owl is so cute, rosy. Is that English Paper Piecing?

That pattern is amazing, Marth. I can't believe there was ever a time when one could buy a Vogue pattern for £1.60!

It's lovely isn't it. Tex posted it and it inspired me to try and find similar

wendy james wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:09 pm

rosy wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:24 pm I finally finished P’s owl picture. So fiddly! Pattern from Etsy seller Griffin and the bear.

How long did that take rosy?

About six hours all told, I think. It was quite fiddly with 14 pieces each made up of between three and nine smaller scraps of fabric!

I have 2 industrious children at home today. :tree:

They look lovely!

I’ve just done some finishing off and cleared most of my WIP.

A cord dress and a fold over waistband skirt made from stretch cord. I’d bought the latter for leggings but it didn’t have enough stretch.

And another dolman dress but shorter. Elvis has matching leggings. I also made (not pictured) jogging bottoms to turn my pink leaves short set into something more suitable to lounge in with my family (and finally hemmed the shorts!).

And one of the girls in their cat top I made for Christmas.

I finished my jumper before the year was out.

It’s variegated wool with honeycomb sleeves.

That is stunning Wendy!

I finished my temperature scarf this morning; the daily average temperature for each day of this year (for where I live) including a couple of extra rows from for the hottest days of the year and when the Queen passed away. I'm really pleased with how it's turned out and it's been a really interesting project to complete.

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Wow Wriggle, what a totally cool project. That's brilliant

That's such a lovely idea!

That's amazing! Will it be worn or displayed?

Thanks! I plan on sewing it up (to hide the mistakes) and then drape on my book shelf.

I’m thinking about a temperature quilt now, but maybe with an extra dimension - like a month by month thing. I saw this but it’s not quite what I’m after.