Show & Tell: Purple and Picture Books

Two projects that I'm working on at the moment. On the left, a gift for a friend - purple arm warmers that she can wear to keep her forearms warm while she cycles (knitted with 100% acrylic yarn so they can be washed easily). On the right, a book I've been flicking through in an attempt to get motivated for a certain piece of schoolwork I've been procrastinating over. Little Big Books Illustrations for Children's Picture Books is a beautiful book - if you're interested in Illustration for any audience it's definitely worth a read. 

A ♥

Show & Tell: Stocking Stitch and Fabric Yarn

Welcome to Show & Tell, a new feature designed to inspire me to share more of my little creations and things I've stumbled upon.

I made a trivet out of scrap fabric yarn last week - whether I'll actually use it for putting underneath hot pans, or just hang it on the back of my kitchen door to brighten up the room, remains to be seen! I picked up the cup and saucer in a charity shop near my parents - lured in by the gorgeous colour and the pattern - it's so obviously stocking stitch and as a knitter, I wasn't about to pass that up!

Perfect for drinking hot chocolate and marshmallows out of, on cold winter's nights, which I cannot wait for. I'm not cut out for the hot summer weather we've been having. I'm looking forward to Autumn and blankets and hot water bottles.

A ♥

Show and tell!

Just a quick post - it's been - and will continue to be - a busy few days here! But I just wanted to share these photos of a pouch I sewed last week.

The base fabric is hand dyed and stamped, and the whole thing was so much fun, if a little time consuming(!) to make.

I've got a feeling I shall be making more of these - I think they'll be good birthday or Christmas presents!

I hope you're having a good weekend! I'm going to get an early night so I can be up for work in the morning… Fingers crossed for better weather tomorrow (although I'll be inside, so I suppose I can't really complain)! Ax.