Miss Millies Chicken Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 What lovely colours in the quilt. Did you use jelly rolls/fat quarters? Great idea to use a cheap duvet cover for the backing. I'm thinking about trying my hand at some quilting. I'm not brave enough to try something so large as a first project may try a cushion cover. Thanks for the utube link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Do have a go. If you want a quick easy start try sewing strips together for a cushion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 What lovely colours in the quilt. Did you use jelly rolls/fat quarters? I used a layer cake - Jelly rolls are good though - those videos are great! Yes you must have a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I'm currently knitting with the most gorgeous wool ever Sublime extra fine merino, it was a birthday present from my MIL (in January) I just hope I can make a jumper that does it justice When you are knitting with £40 worth of wool, you really feel the pressure I won't even knit with it if I've had a glass of wine Of course, if it works, it'll be a gorgeous garment.... But I reckon, as a rule, I prefer my bargain wools from eBay and purple linda sales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 But it will be extra special and worth every worrying moment- Pictures please when done.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 The back is done and I'm about a third of the way through the front. I've kept it a very simple, ribbed bottom and stocking stitch body. I will share pics when I'm done My biggest worry when knitting is always the necklines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 It's finished.... It's a bit on the short side, but with high waisted trousers it'll be fine. Although it has confirmed that I feel far more relaxed knitting with cheaper wool I've already cast on an Aran V neck jumper which will be stripey! The wool was far more reasonable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Wow you are a fast worker Space Chick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 So where's the pictures of your exotic jumper, you can't tease us Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Wow you are a speedy knitter. Chrissie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Decided to wear it to work today, so here you go! Sorry I look rubbish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 You are very clever. It would take me a year to knit that up SC. looks very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 That is really lovely - I would not remember how to do all that these day s - used to make all the kids stuff! many many moons ago. You look fine and it is a good fit. Love the colour too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 You don't look rubbish It's a lovely colour and the neckline is good. Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I need help a dreamt a knitted dress pattern last night and I reckon it may work!! Jotted it down on the train Now need to finish the jumper I'm working on and then can start it. Have ditched the cardy idea for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Finished the jumper neckline looks messy on the photo, but doesn't in real life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Love the colours it suits you and you have done it fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Agree the colours are really good for you. Smashing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Well done Spicy - you will have overflowing drawers soon with jumpers jumping out everywhere! Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Millies Chicken Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm just amazed how fast you knit space chick. I must be the worlds slowest knitter My mother taught me to knit when I about five and I have been using the same method of holding the knitting needles with the yarn in the right hand ever since. I was wondering whether to try and learn the continental method where the yarn is held in the left hand. The old brain will definately need reprogramming as it wont come naturally. What methods do you all use to knit. Do you think its worth the effort to try and change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 New patchwork quilt of 2.5inch strips with cats on for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Gorgeous quilt I'm a wool in right hand knitter I'm now 82 rows in on a dress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 My summer jumper I knitted for last year, but only just got around to sewing up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Wow fabulous design, all that fancy stitching. Nice colour as well. I've not seen detail on the sleeves before lovely Blackrocksrock great quilt, I think your cat's going to like it Is the pattern rail fence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Very good handiwork everyone. Haven't done anything for ages. Can't get to my stuff as number one son is home - for a couple of months and now it's turned into 6 months and no likelihood of him moving out yet either. I'm getting frustrated and got withdrawal symptoms. Just as well attention is focused on the garden and the house revamping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
