Sometimes we just need a song that talks about being free, joyful and silly. This one is it, for sure! I love the part where it says, "Sing till the back row hears you"! I have a terrible voice, but I can't help by sing my heart out during praise and worship!
I hope this video puts a smile on your face! :)
Slow Stitching
Somewhere in the Internet World I saw a challenge that intrigued me. It was to knit (in my case, crochet) a dishcloth a week. Wow! What a stash buster that would be - plus maybe the would serve as Christmas gifts? I decided my yarn numbers needed to go down.
Plus, I have too much "stuff" in my craft studio - it feels small....
So, here are my first 7 dishcloths! I'm using a white cone of Sugar and Cream dishcloth yarn combined with nylon netting that is commonly used in making tutus.
I made this simple Granny Square dishcloth just because.
So, I guess I'll be crocheting today! I did knit one dishcloth using this pattern. Maybe I'll try that.....
Stash Report.
I've bought so much fabric since my last post that I'll simply post my chart with the beautiful pictures following. Sigh....in the red, in the red....
Fabric
used since last time
|
7.00
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Previous
total
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37.57
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To
Date used
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44.57
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Fabric
in since last time
|
21.125
|
Previous
total
|
38.50
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To
Date in
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59.625
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Net in the red
(more bought than used!)
|
-15.055
|
Yarn
used since last time
|
32.20
|
Previous
total
|
18.10
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To
Date used
|
50.30
|
Yarn
in since last time
|
38.50
|
Previous
total
|
166.80
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To
Date in
|
205.30
|
Net in the red
(more bought than used!)
|
-155.00
|
I hope you enjoy scrolling through my purchases. Most of my fabric purchases were 1/4 yard cuts for my yo-yo quilt!
A friend gifted me this scrap - enough to make 8 yo-yos! I need only 6 to make a flower!
This fabric (below) was only supposed to be a yard purchase, but then one of my favorite sales clerk mentioned that it would make a pretty backing! Sigh...at 40% off, I was a goner!
My final two additions to yo-yos!
Oh! Let's not forget my yarn purchases!
I went back to Micheal's and bought the rest of these reduced babies:
Great purchases!
ReplyDeleteSigh--I also find it hard to pass up on buying more stash when I should be using up what I have!
ReplyDeleteYes....I find it hard to pass up brightly colored fabrics. I started an Attic Windows quilt that I should finish this week (6/11), so hopefully that will help my numbers. Either way, I'm enjoying petting the colorful fabrics! :)
DeleteWonderful dishcloths you've made. Yes, there is something special about crochet Granny Square ...
ReplyDeleteNice to see all your new beautiful fabrics! The Kaffe Fassett fabrics is gorgeous. I love them! :-)
Can you believe that I just discovered the Kaffe Fassett fabric line? I love their bright, bold colors! The Granny Square was the first pattern that I learned and was forever addicted!
DeleteI need to get on the bandwagon and use up some of my fabric and fiber stash. You're a smart cookie to start making Christmas gifts early.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I'm trying! :)
DeleteI usually make that knitted dish cloth - the granny's favorite pattern. So easy. I might have to try a granny square in crochet to change things up a bit. I have a cone of sugar and cream neutral that has yet to be used.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome that you knit AND crochet! I am really liking crocheting with the cone mixed with the netting! I really prefer the texture of knit, though.....
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ReplyDeleteLove all your fabrics, I've got the same problem.....if it's on sale I
buy it. Have a great day!
Ha! Great minds think alike! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteThose fabrics are beautiful. Love the dishcloths too.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm really enjoying the brighter colors!
DeleteI saw washcloth patterns year before last and had to make some and now have several patterns. Love to use them made with the cotton yarn. I also made some soap and was going to sell in my shop on Etsy but never have. I want to make the lye soap, but so far haven't the nerve. Only done melt and pour but love that I can fragrance them like I want. Very nice the gifting of material for yo yo's. Thanks for sharing at Sunday Scripture Blessings.
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That is wonderful that you knit as well as blog! Plus soap making! A lady with many talents! Thank you for stopping by and hosting Sunday Scripture Blessings!
DeleteYour new fabrics for your collection are beautiful. They will make great yo-yos. Great plan for making dishcloths, too. I started saving fabric selvages, cut 1" wide, and am crocheting them into a rag rug with a size N hook. That song made me smile after a difficult day. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments! I love the idea of crocheting selvages in to a rag rug! What size hook did you use! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm blessed to know you smiled.... :)
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