It feels good to finally finish a project and lay it out - but not if you're unhappy with the result and know that changes have to be made. I joined all the crocheted hexagons together, crocheted an edging all around and gave it a light press. This was the result! It's intended to be a baby blanket but, with the hexagons being quite big, the result is a bit floppy, and I don't like the uneven sides.
There was no easy way out so I just had to 'bite the bullet' and start unravelling. It's better if I do it immediately so it doesn't end up on a pile of unfinished items that taunt me every time I catch sight of them. So, straight away, I undid the edging and sat down to work out how to make half hexagons that matched. Once I'd worked it out, I luckily had enough yarn left to make six of them to fill in the gaps on the sides. I had to find another similar yarn to make the edging but I think it works well and I'm now much happier with it.
I've had the crocheting bug recently and have almost finished another baby blanket. I did have it finished once, but - you've guessed it - I was unhappy with the result and am in the middle of a re-do.
The colours are a bit muted for some reason in this photo (my rubbish editing skills probably!). It's my attempt at dressmaking for the first time in over 20 years. I made it up in size 18, but 16 would have possibly been enough; I didn't want it too tight, though. This was the only suitable fabric that I had enough of and although it's not my favourite I didn't want to waste some new, expensive fabric with my experimenting. All I need now is some sun!
I don't know if I'll have much time for crafting or blogging over the next week or two. I'm doing a
craft fair on Saturday and then the mad week of rehearsing and performing starts for Anything Goes. Why I booked a fair in the middle of all this, I don't know - it seemed like a good idea at the time.
After it's all over, I think I need to do a bit of reorganising at A Time for Stitching. My profile is out of date, I could do with a new banner photo and, with the imminent demise of Google Reader, I need to get something sorted.
Bye for now
Teresa x
5 comments:
Yes - so much nicer - well done for not abandoning it xx
Wow, I'm impressed. The blanket turned out so sweet. It's like you totally changed the look of it. And your top is so springy and pretty. Stay sane the next couple of weeks and take lots of pictures! :) I hope it goes well....or break a leg.
That baby blanket looks lovely, shame you had to do some unpicking but at least you're happier with the result. You summer top looks great too! Have you been watching Sewing Bee? I think it's giving us all itchy fingers to make some clothes. Hope you get some warm weather so you can wear it xx
Just found your blog and I think you are like me trying to start sewing again after 20 years. I do like the top pattern, where did you get it
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