Tuesday, 12 October 2010

Knitting and Stitching

On Saturday I went to the Knitting and Stitching show at Alexandra Palace. It was heaving, so no pictures I'm afraid as I couldn't lift my arms to use the camera!

I did buy a few things

this pattern and material

fat quarters

this charm pack which is in colours I wouldn't normally choose but hey a change is as good as a rest

and this cushion pattern as I want to make a foot stool to put my feet up when I'm crocheting. I also bought this book as I want to have a go at machine embroidery, although I have nightmares about never being able to untangle the sewing machine ever again.

Hopefully I'll pluck up the courage to give it a try and if I do you will be the first to know.

Sue x

11 comments:

  1. **Anne**Wednesday, 13 October 2010 at 06:03:00 BST

    What lovely things you have bought. I love the fabrics, especially the charm pack fabric. I like the look of the foot stool, I could use one of those. Have fun creating.
    Anne xx

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  2. SerenataWednesday, 13 October 2010 at 06:31:00 BST

    I've got that book out of the library!

    Sounds like I picked the better day to go then :-)

    Love your purchases - very restrained compared to me ;-)

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  3. Rattling OnWednesday, 13 October 2010 at 07:39:00 BST

    The foot stool looks great, can't wait to see the finished thing!

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  4. Sue GWednesday, 13 October 2010 at 07:52:00 BST

    Looks like you had a wonderful 'fog-clearing' day,
    and you brought homes some lovely things.

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  5. UnknownWednesday, 13 October 2010 at 08:30:00 BST

    It's hard to choose from all the Amy Butler patterns isn't it? They all seem so lovely. I've not seen the pattern for Gum Drop Cushions before - look forward to hearing (and seeing) how you get on making yours.

    Jill x

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  6. Marigold JamWednesday, 13 October 2010 at 08:50:00 BST

    Do let me know how you get on with the machine embroidery - it's something I'd really love to be able to do and have had a stab at but so far without much success though I guess one needs to walk before one can run!

    Love your other purchases too and look forward to seeing some of your projects using them.

    Jane

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  7. AnonymousWednesday, 13 October 2010 at 10:06:00 BST

    I would love to go to such shows, Country Living fairs and so on, but apart from the fact that getting there would present many problems for me, once I did, I know the crowds would have me running for the hills! So it's nice to live vicariously at times through others visits!

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  8. Mousy BrownWednesday, 13 October 2010 at 20:12:00 BST

    I have looked at the tunic pattern but had heard that her patterns can be a bit complicated for a beginner - would love to know how it goes! (Love all the fabrics! :D)

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  9. AnonymousThursday, 14 October 2010 at 08:23:00 BST

    I love Amy Butler fabrics - and I shouldn't have looked at your link to the book - now I want it!!

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  10. AnonymousThursday, 14 October 2010 at 11:01:00 BST

    Sue, do you know how you can tell if a piece of embroidery, like a tablecloth, is vintage or not, and what constitutes vintage, do you know that as well please?
    maggiegray23@googlemail.co.uk
    mrsrunofthemills.blogspot.com

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  11. RosieTuesday, 19 October 2010 at 13:20:00 BST

    Looks like you had a great day out and brought home lots of lovely things to work on at home:)

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