Threadworks

The stranded cotton doesn't seem to run when wet, so I shall use it for postcards, ATCs and stitched cards. As you can see, it has dried slightly lighter. I had Photoshop open when I scanned it, so I couldn't resist a quick play; if anyone wants a teabag tile, background pattern or whatever, please snag it.



I have finished the first pair of space dyed socks. I did a simple 3/1 rib on the instep and leg, and only used two balls of wool, so have enough for another pair. I cast on and knitted up to the end of the toe shaping of the second pair last night, or should I say early this morning, as I stayed up to watch Enigma, and it didn't start until 11.30pm. There was continuous rubbish on TV last night. The Eurovision Dance Contest kept me enthralled for all of 30 seconds, and I was not at all surprised to find that UK came next to last and Switzerland came last...I'm sure we have better things to do....I for one have to decide which lacy pattern to use on the next pair of socks. Something easy to remember without having to look at a crib sheet 5 times a round...

I've made a couple of cards this morning. Variations on the Geisha girl I did early last month. I still had the second sheet that I printed then, having not checked the size of the image (US letter) against the size of the printing paper (A4). I disguised the fact I had cut off one side by putting it tight to the left hand edge.

I am struggling with this months ATCs. Theme one is Weddings and theme two is Men - for or about. I don't want to go down the "stick bits of paper on" route unless I get really desperate, but it may come to that. I have been stuck before, so made the decision that it might be a good idea if I made the cards before I signed up for the swap each month. I did this last month...made the cards, then forgot to sign up...