How does a town celebrate its 900th birthday in 2010? While I was home last month I went to visit my friend Fay, who lives just outside the town of Cardigan (Aberteifi is its Welsh name) in West Wales. She told me the town had celebrated its 900th birthday the previous year with a knitted… Continue Reading
Category Archives: knitting
My first attempt at knitted socks
I found the pattern on Raverly. The sock pattern was called “Elinor’s “Your Feet Are Cold” Bedsocks” from Karen at http://hissystitch.blogspot.com. I used one ball of alpaca yarn, from Knitpicks, so the pattern isn’t that clear, but her pattern was easy to follow. I like the way the socks were knitted from the toe up,… Continue Reading
Tomorrow’s the day
Artists For A Cause is tomorrow. Its been a busy last few days getting quilts and jewelry finished. There were 2 nice write ups in yesterday’s Redlands Daily Facts. We have 14 fabulous artists whose work compliments each other. I was too tired after accompanying Moore Marching on a brief, win the band tour of… Continue Reading
One week till Artists For A Cause
My list update: Mini Christmas wall hangings – 25% (1 made, 2 half sewn on the sewing machine, another cut and ready to sew, 1 ready to hang in Riverside Community Art Association Holiday Show starting on 19th November. Front: 4 inch square Christmas wall hanging – cotton top Back: 4 inch square Christmas… Continue Reading
Art For Heaven's Sake
This annual local art show is a three day event from 16th – 18th October. It attracts artists from the local community and further away. There are somewhere between 50-60 artists in attendance over the weekend. It is held in the beautiful grounds and gardens of the Redlands United Church of Christ and the money… Continue Reading