Spinning by the fire, originally uploaded by Claire BadcockMy mother-in-law had been given some lovely soft carded but unspun wool from Waverley, for whatever crafting purpose I could think of. I immediately decided to hand it over to my mother for spinning, of which you see above. Mum has been spinning for many a year, usually wool from their own sheep. I can sit and watch her spin all day, but she soon tells me where to go - she doesn't really like being watched.
So here I was last night just after a feed, starting on a little jumper for the wee girl. I'm making it in the 6 month + size, otherwise she may be too big for it by the time I finish!Oh and take note of the outdated fabric on the lounge chair, these will be changing soon so consider this to be a 'before' photo. Ant chose the fabric years ago, so it's rather bachelor style has seen better days. I'm recovering in a medium/dark grey, nice and monotone and shouldn't date very quickly.
awww shes so cute, makes me almost want another lol I don't knit, my Mum does and when the weather turns cold again ( wont be too long ) then I might get her to teach me
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How beautiful...what a gorgeous photo!!! Nothing nicer than sitting like that after a feed, doing something you love...Dzintra♥x
ReplyDeleteAre you using the wool spun by your mother? Her wheel by the fire is such an evocative image. Tamsyn looks pretty impressed with your efforts so far. As for the upholstery......I used to have curtains in very similar fabric. In my defence they were on special and we had little money at the time.
ReplyDeleteIt is so funny first to see the Ann's post with a June 1st date.
ReplyDeleteIt is still late afternoon on the East coast of the States.
Love the pictures. Both beautiful. The spinning wheel evokes a simpler time. The one with the baby is just so sweet. Enjoy this time.
I am mailing your gift out tomorrow. I finally got my new car and am back on the road. Sorry it is a week later than I thought.
Take care Jen.(and family)
Debra
I meant to say it is may 31st still here in the states. We are about 14 hours behind you. So hello from yesterday.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Debra
Sorry Ann you're right, I should've mentioned that I'm using the spun wool.
ReplyDeleteIn an effort not to make my blog posts too wordy I sometimes forget to include some of the details!
Aaaaww! So glad to see my efforts are starting to bear fruit! Tamsyn seems to approve. I'm still spinning. One hank goes quite a long way!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, contented little princess.
ReplyDeleteJust look at that precious little angel. She is smiling at you with adoring eyes! Lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet photo!
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