Catch Up

February 28, 2011

Catch Up

I don't like it when I get behind on my blog.
In my defense I did post last week, I just mistakenly posted it here http://vintageswaps.blogspot.com/2011/02/last-few-days.html#comments

The last week was both very busy and very lazy.

But very first, I am so proud of Oliver.
He is Student of the Month for February.
On February 23 we celebrated Oliver and his fellow Students of the Month at a breakfast in his school library.
The breakfast was at at 7:15 am and we all woke at 6:30 to get ready.
Freya said it felt like we were going on vacation because that's the only time we get up early.






Behind Oliver is the school principle Mrs. Logan.

I've been knitting more triangles.

I still need to learn a few basics such as purling.... a big one I know.
I'd like to share the tutorials my friend made that taught me to knit.

Very easy casting on!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RgRzNi_M2A

I'm also sewing a hand bag.

It started with a doily sewn to a feed bag ...

and is finished like this.

I'm still working out the lining and bag shape.
I want to gather it at the top. (Maybe).

My friend Joan (from my new favorite antique store) recently purchased three antique samplers at an estate sale.

One of them sold for $800 dollars.

The other two are not in great condition.

Joan remember how much I love samplers and sold me the pair for $3.

What should I make?

Besides sewing projects, I've been spring cleaning.

These suitcase once houses packing labels downstairs.

I though they would be put to better used holding vintage linens, ribbons doilies and such.

I promise to be a better blogger this week!

P.S. We found a great BBC sitcom recently.

It's super hilarious and streamable on Netflix.

It's called The IT Crowd.

For a good time check it out

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-it-crowd