Sunday, 28 April 2013

Everything was going so well until just a few moments ago! Lets get the bad news out of the way - I have just sat down to continue with the second sock in the pair that I'm making and I've realised that the tricky bit, that I managed to get right on the first one, I've done wrong! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! I will now have to unpick a chunk and work out what I've done wrong, I honestly can't believe it. It was going so well. I was so close, I thought I'd have them finished this week.

Anyway, I have had a couple of successes this week. Firstly, I have finished making some small quilted boxes which I think are gorgeous. I found the instructions for making them at http://seaside-stitches.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/fabric-box-tutorial.html and I'd urge everyone to have a go: they are so simple and yet so effective. This is the first one I made


To give you some idea of size, I took another photo with a mug


I'm actually using this one as a little thread catcher and scissor/thread holder whilst I'm crafting in the evenings. A lesson I learned making this one was that the wadding pulls throughand can be seen a bit if you use a dark fabric. I picked some other fabrics and made these


When I picked the fabrics, I couldn't decide which way round would look best ie plain folded over pattern or vice versa so made one of each! I love them and will certainly make some more. They will be great to fill with sweets as end of term presents for the boys teachers.

My other big success of the week was the card sale I hels on Wednesday. Whilst Mum and Dad were away for a couple of days, I fetched Mums entire stock of cards over to my house and invited my friends, neighbours and work colleagues around for a browse. I sold 150 cards! I was thrilled (though not altogether surprised as the cards are gorgeous). It was also a great chance to catch up with some people who I've not seen for a while, or who I see daily but very briefly on the school run. Thanks to everyone who came!

I think I'd better quit while I'm ahead - having re-read what I've written I can't correct my spelling mistakes for some reason so my apologies for all the errors. I'm going to spend some time catching up with everyone at Handmade Monday http://handmadeharbour.blogspot.co.uk/ before tackling the knitting.

Love Natalie
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16 comments:

  1. Ginx Craft28 April 2013 at 13:27

    The little boxes are really cute.

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  2. Anonymous28 April 2013 at 13:40

    Oh, they are adorable! I might have to have a go. Not sure which I prefer, plain on patterned or patterned on plain, they are both so lovely. And well done on the card sale tpp. Have a lovely week. xxx

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  3. Ali28 April 2013 at 14:04

    The quilted boxes are adorable. Lovely colours. Wow great sales I bet your Mum will be really pleased. Oh isn't it annoying when items go wrong and you have to undo them. I hope you carry on and complete the socks. Have a lovely week.
    Ali x

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 06:55

      I've had another look at the knitting this morning and I think I've got the heel on the wrong way round if that makes sense. I might try and pick up for the instep tonight and see how it goes. Or just sew up the completed one and hop!

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  4. Free Spirit Designs28 April 2013 at 15:30

    Ooooh i really love those boxes, what a fun idea! I'd love to give them a go myself :)

    Well done on selling all those cards, i bet your Mum is thrilled! x

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  5. MadBirdDesignsUK28 April 2013 at 22:53

    Love the bxoes! x Joan

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  6. CatkinJane28 April 2013 at 23:11

    Those boxes look great, and what a good idea to use one as a thread catcher - I'm always leaving a trail of bits around the house!

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    1. Unknown29 April 2013 at 06:56

      It is so handy! And it doubles as a travelling pincushion/needle holder as well.

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  7. Christmas Pie Crafts29 April 2013 at 00:41

    Sorry about the sock - it turns out OK. Lovely boxes - the colours of all of them are gorgeous, especially the first one. Hope you have a good week.

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  8. say it29 April 2013 at 03:20

    Love these little boxes. The plain/patterned combos work well both ways and make a nice pair.

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  9. Louise@ElsieMayandBertha29 April 2013 at 09:05

    I had the same problem when I made my first pair of socks. I did finish them but I've not made a pair since though. Your boxes are lovely.

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  10. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 10:08

    I love thise quilted boxes I just have to make some! I like the light pattern over dark base best!

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  11. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 10:59

    Arrggghhhh (for your mistake!) So annoying. Lovely little boxes - perfect for odds and ends - something I could do with actually! I prefer the plain box and patterned turn down (if you are asking)

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  12. threads 'n' shreds29 April 2013 at 12:21

    love love love the little fabric boxes - they are soooo cute :)

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  13. Gertie29 April 2013 at 13:06

    What a shame about your sock. Leave it for a couple of days then go back to it. Don't be beaten by a bit of wool.....

    The boxes are gorgeous. I'll have to add them to the 'to make one day' list.

    I bet your mum was over the moon with the sale of her cards.

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  14. Anonymous29 April 2013 at 18:11

    CUTE!!!!!!! I love these! I'm pinning your boxes! I love the fabrics you used, especially the one with the large flowers. Too cute!!!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
    http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/04/submarine-sunday-29.html

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