Showing posts with label dyeing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dyeing. Show all posts

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Day 6 - Creative Space + A photo a day in August.



Killing two birds with one stone today as Im run off my feet with the kids. Today amongst looking at houses to rent, shopping for kids clothes and sending mail, I captured my desk atm, a hive of mess and creating. A little shrug knitted for an order, yarn dyed by me of course hehe I love it, just finishing off the dress to match this little cute number!
For more creative spaces pop on over to Kootooyoo's Blog
and for more ' A photo a day in August' posts, skip over to The Byron Life's Blog!

look at me multitasking!
enjoy the evening
tea and yarn
Courtney xx


Saturday, March 28, 2009

a Saturday.

A saturday afternoon and I've been busy in the pot as usual, getting the last few customs out before I hit the cauldron full pelt for another yarn club. And as you can tell, Im fashioning pink fingers today, goes oh so well with my red top!

I woke up this morning to a lovely pm for a lady on ravelry, who creates these amazing samplers from Indie Dyers all around the world, she has invited me to become one of the contributors! 

Im really excited to be asked and Im currently planning my samples to send off to her! If you havent ever heard of it definately check it out! Phat Fiber

On tje creative front, Im on the hunt for a beautiful frame for my new found love, this little card from mandy! It needs to be displayed on the walls of my room! 
and in front is the workings of my scrappy square blanket! its totally getting there, almost 6 squares done, they dont take much at all, but its finding the time to just sit and selfish knit! Below are three squares that have been joined. I have found several little balls of wool in my drawers that will make a square, its amazing what you find when you actually look! 

and another work in progress, My little Lily's circle blanket, slowly its coming along! I hope to have it finished by winter! the pattern is called Rippled Stone, and its crocheted, works up fast just time I never have lol! I want to make it really big so she will get some decent use out of it! the colours besides the purple have been in my stash for over 4 years! so I thought it was time to use them up! Im loving it though, its really easy to sit and just crochet along.

I shall leave you with my new tea tin, which I adore beyond words and the blend that has captured my heart! Stockholm, I am utterly addicted and my small 50gram bag is dissapearing before my eyes! I hope tea central do mail order or Ill start getting the tea shakes! hehe
enjoy the evenings of your weekend, knit and be blissful...make a pot of tea..I know I am
Tea and Yarn Courtney xx

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

a little bit of lipstick

lipstick in the grass...destined for the shop, never been a big lover of pink but this is just a tad HOT!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

little bits of love

Tuesday already! I seem to lose myself through the days lately, with dyeing wool like there is no tomorrow I lose many hours! So whats been bubbling in my crafty cauldron this week! well a custom order I've been knitting away. The outfit will be to die for when its finished! Its such a pleasure knitting little girls clothes, dont know what it is! but I just love it!
In between dyeing for my yarn club, Im also working on a store stocking! Two pretties that came out of the post last night are the alluring 'Sea Priestess' a stunning cashmere and merion sock yarn, thats oh so soft! and would make a cute pair of socks, or even a one skein shawl!
Every lady must have a man, and the priestess is standing by the 'Heart of the Ocean' a more boyish blend but still would look really beautiful when knitted up! I was playing with colours that I dont normally use, I think stepping out into the unknown world is brave, bold and ends up being beautiful.
On the home front, my Lily is 6 months old..this came like a slap in the face when the nurse rang up to remind me about her needles! my little goddess is growing before my eyes...soon she will be playing dress up and teaparties, of course mummy will take much delight in playing with her. Shes a little bit of hubby, and a whole lot of me, and Im so glad. She's currently addicted to wheatbix! hence the complete mess of herself in the below piccky.
Another little shop update, as the colder months draw near, when you seek out layers and cute berrets, scarves and all things squishy and knitted, my little nook will be offering a limited amount of hand knits. in stunning colours, with buttons and embellishments and everything you may desire this winter...so keep an eye out for such lovelies.

now I must go and start the dye cauldron back up, and get some work done,
enjoy the bliss that is Tuesday.
tea and yarn
Courtney xx