Saturday, 11 October 2025

October Chookshed Challenge - a finish!

 Yes, finished already, although I loved doing this so much it was hard to put down. So here it is - my Sue Hawkins Fritillary thread cutter pocket and matching magnets.



As anticipated there was plenty of thread left over from the cutter pocket for me to be able to make the magnet covers using the same design. Very very happy with these, the colours are so pretty - I may NEED to see what other kits are available in this range!

This is the last challenge of the year - many thanks to Deana for organising us and I am hoping we are going again next year because I have already started my list!

In other news. I emptied the last two dye jars that were lurking in the greenhouse and I am very pleased with the results of these.

Earlier I had used some dead hollyhock petals which I had picked up from the ground. Some were still soft, some dry but they all had a sort of pod attached to the base of them. Although the dye looked inky black the result was this green.


So I tried again using more petals but cutting away the pod. And this lovely blue is what I got.


In the other jar I had put the dead flowers from a deep purple buddleia and I got this lovely greeny brown.


I now have a bag full of threads and scraps which I am looking forward to using next year. 

Meanwhile, this years Stitch Journal continues on it's way - this week I have been playing with chain stitch variations.



My crochet is coming along nicely now - hopefully a picture of progress next week. I also have another challenge to work on and more about that too next time.

Have a lovely week.

12 comments:

  1. Your thread cutter pocket and needle magnet are a pretty finish, Lin. It's amazing the colour dye that results with each flower; colours I wouldn't expect. Such a variety of chain stitches.

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  2. Absolutely beautiful Lin - everything! Your thread cutter & magnet are just stunning & yes, such pretty colours. I have put it on my list to try the solar dying in the New year. I am cross with myself when I think of all the hollyhock leaves & stems I threw on my burning heap recently. xx

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  3. It must be rather exciting to see how the dyes turn out. You will have fun with the resulting bits and bobs. I love your canvas work.

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  4. Your project is lovely and it’s great you have finished it well before end of month. Those dyed materials are amazing.
    Love the colours

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  5. It is so interesting seeing the different colours you get from plants... unexpected too! Lots of lovely stitching... your thread cutter pocket and magnet are just gorgeous...
    Hugz

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  6. Your little set is so adorable - beautiful colours & patterns.

    How interesting all the different colours you get from using the same but different ingredients.

    I am sure Deana will continue on....My ideas are not yet in a list but juggling around in my brain!

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  7. It's hard to slow down when you're really enjoying a piece - but at least now you have them and can enjoy using them!

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  8. What a lovely project finish! And the colours in your dyeing - wow...I really must do this. I have collected a bag of avocado stones and will be using them to dye fabric soon. This was the second lot of avocado stones - the first I left out drying in the sun until I had enough, but then discovered I was supposed to freeze them fresh until I had 8 or 9. So the compost got the first lot, and the second (frozen) lot is ready to use. You always inspire, Lin.

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  9. Cute finish.
    Some interesting dying.
    Beautiful stitching.

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  10. Dear Lin, your chain stitch variations are so beautiful, but I especially love your dyeing samples...
    The Sue Hawkins thread cutter bag turned out beautifully... I can well imagine you'd like to start a new project. Thanks for the link.

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  11. Lovely projects like the colors of your painting projects
    xxx Tilly

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