Saturday, 24 October 2009

Toddler's Treasure Bag


I had a pack of rather girlie charm squares in my stash, and a granddaughter who likes her dolls. I put the two together and came up with a doll's quilt and a bag to carry and store the doll's necessities!
I used just 39 squares plus some contrasting fabric. The large pocket is great for keeping essentials handy.
It would be very easy to make a non-doll version with fabrics your toddler would love. You oculd even make it in time for Christmas!
Pattern coming soon
best wishes
Colleen

Summer Squares Suite project


At last, some better photos of my Summer Squares project!
There was a breeze when we were taking the photos, so I eventually had the idea to "go with the wind" and let the shawl take flight.
Knit with almost 3 skeins of KnitPicks Shadow lace yarn, blue heather on size 3.75mm needles.
The border is beaded with size 8 triangle beads in fuscia lined blue. I used a crochet hook to apply the beads as I knitted.....easier than I expected.
Thanks Andrea of BadCatDesigns for a great project:)
best wishes
Colleen