I have been busily stitching away on my rabbit - my Chookshed Challenge for the month. Here is my progress so far. The front which just needs the addition of some features on the head section
and the back which needs a lower border - todays task.
The scarf will cover the upper part of the wisteria so it won't look like it is sprouting out of nowhere! Next up will be the ears and then hopefully I can get her all sewn up before the end of the month - fingers crossed!
So my Wildshore blanket has taken another backseat this week but as I am not far from the last few rows and as this is a catchup week, I should be ready to start adding the border when the pattern comes out next Friday.
My Stitch Journal activity for the week.
I wrote to Stylecraft regarding the strange repeat in my sock yarn and inviting their comments. I received a reply with a long explanation about knots in the yarn ( I didn't see any) and disruption to the dye sequence. At the end however, I was offered a replacement ball of yarn which I understand is winging it's way to me as I speak! So I am happy and hopefully I can show you what I receive next week.
We had a nice drive out this morning - partly in sunshine and partly misty rain - to deliver some books we no longer need to someone who collects for the Watchet Community Bookshop. The Bookshop is closed until the end of March but it was good to be able to clear away some unwanted books. Anyway, the journey involved narrow backroads with grass down the middle - always a good rural sign - lots of running water and a partly flooded road. Evidently had we wanted to visit earlier in the week we would not have been able to due to flooding. Anyway, the point of this is that it was so lovely to see masses of snowdrops and daffodils happily flowering despite soggy feet. Just beautiful in places.
So that is it for now, I must get back to my embroidery and there is a football match this afternoon to listen to and snooker to watch. Goodness, there is rugby too - well at least I can get my head down if that is on as it makes no sense to me whatsover! Happy Saturday.
Your weekly stitchery is looking beautiful. Can't wait to see the rabbit. Cool project! Sounds like Stylecraft is making the effort to make things right for you. Kudos to them! Have yourself a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the new skein from Stylecraft will be better. The bunny is coming nicely.
ReplyDeleteDaffodils and snowdrops were always a sign to me that the season would soon turn.
ReplyDeleteHaha, its like that here, so much sport on, cricket, golf, rugby, footie.... but lots of sewing gets done as listening more than watching ball by ball! YOu have made good progress on the rabbit. That change in your wool was far more than just a slip - it was a whole colour missing. Good of them to send another...
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You have done a bit of stitching on your rabbit. I can’t wait to see it completed.
ReplyDeleteYour rabbit is looking wonderful Lin & I am excited to see ? him/her come together. I am pleased you are seeing signs of spring in your area. Sometimes it pays to let folk know when a product is faulty - often they are unawares & will rectify it for us. xx
ReplyDeleteGood to hear the new ball of wool is on it's way to you. Your stitching is beautiful. Wonderful to see the snowdrops and daffodils. I have happy memories of sitting under trees surrounded by daffodils in the UK.
ReplyDeleteThe rabbit is coming along nicely. I love the wisteria. I’m glad you received a rely from the yarn company and that you are getting a replacement.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely it must be to see signs of early spring in the form of daffodils and snowdrops. Your embroidery on the rabbit is exquisite, Lin. I can't wait to see her finished. Those embroidery stitches on the embroidered cloth are looking lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou might not notice a knot in the Stylecraft yarn - there's an odd little machine that can do what they used to call an "air-splice", and it doesn't make a knot, as such, just a slight thickening.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress on the Chookshed Challenge and your Journal.
ReplyDeletePleased you're getting a replacement ball of yarn.
Your stitches are beautiful, Lin. I look forward to seeing the rabbit come together. It is good they are sending you replacement yarn.
ReplyDeleteYour embroidery is growing very nicely.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy, stitching away. It will be a beautiful bunny. How nice to see signs of spring.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to reach into the screen and feel that wisteria. Beautiful. Sounds such a pretty drive to the bookshop.
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