No real WIP Weekend Update this weekend as the knitting was not that exciting. I finished the two sides of the Doctor's Bag after getting my shipment from WEBS and I am now reknitting the bottom. Should be seeming next week. The apricot sweater is progressing nicely as well.
What I will distract you with are my new purchases. Now this has been over the course of a few weeks I just neglected to blog about them. So here they are:
The highlights of my recent purchases were the Phildar Magazines which I got for 40% off and were received really quickly after placing the order. Items I plan to knit are:
I also got Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters which I think is an excellent resource. I have other finishing books but each one has their own unique perspective on things. I figure if I get two or three new ideas from it, it is worth being in my collection. This one has a section on lining jackets, zippers and taking care of garments. Yeah you can get this on the internet or from a variety of other finishing books but I like the presentation in this one.
Confession time...I have very little news to share on knitting because I have been doing this:
Amy Butler Clutch from In Stitches
My excuse is that I started my 16 week beginning sewing class this weekend. I temporarily have to bug for sewing. I think it may go back into hibernation come Monday but for now, I hope to finish this bag this weekend.
6 Comments:
Excellent aquisitions at excellent prices.
I have the same finishing techniques book, and I agree. You can't have too many as they have all proven useful in one way or another.
Oohhh books - I love them as much as yarn and fabrick. Very great purchases!
I'm going to check out the Fast Quilts From Fat Quarters book... I've been on a sewing kick lately too. Also, must get AB's In Stitches. :)
Interweave arrived to me on Friday and I have been drooling over the Half Dollar Sweater ever since. You should start a knit-along!
Monique. I just bought Finishing Techniques. I just bought yarn to make the Dollar and A Half Sweater! Too spooky... When are you going to start yours?
Looks like some lovely books, I like the Weekend Knitting, just have never purchased it.
Have fun sewing!
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