Transfix! Complete!

 

"Transfix" 

Yarn:  Berroco Boboli Lace (a DK weight yarn)

Pattern link can be found HERE.

 

Sometimes it's really fun to make an easy project using the yarn recommended in the pattern. No guess work; this pattern and this yarn are a perfect match!  The yarn and the pattern are both from Berroco.  The pattern calls for using two balls of Berroco Boboli Lace and casting on 60 stitches on US Size 7 needles. I used just one ball of yarn and cast on only 30 stitches.  I wanted a narrower scarf.  My scarf is plenty wide and plenty long.   It took me about a month to complete this simply because I am not find enough time to knit lately.  I do love how this turned out.

I-Spy

I Spy... a blue heart!

I-Spy... zebra!

I-Spy an ice cream cone? Do you?

I-Spy a ruler and a clock!

I-Spy a dinosaur bone!

I-Spy a racecar!

I-Spy a seahorse.  Do you?

 

A little "hook & loop" tape keeps it all together.

The other day, I stumbled across a fun looking sewing project on Facebook, a fabric I-Spy book.  The tutorial is found HERE at Fish Sticks Designs.  I immediately dove into my stash of fabric scraps and fat quarters and went crazy.  I made enough squares to make two similar books but have completed just one book so far. As I was making the squares, I got more and more creative with the piecing. I did not have to purchase any fabric for the project; however, I did purchase a 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 hard plastic square so I could cut out the finished squares to precise measurements with my rotary cutter.  Also, in case you are wondering, there is a layer of fusible fleece sandwiched between the book front and back sides. 

When I was done with my book, I was so tickled. I truly believe is the most fun I have ever made making a sewing project.  With a project like this, you are only limited by your imagination.  Endless possibilities!  I have so many ideas for other books. I am sure this will not be the last fabric book you see here.

Check out the Fish Sticks Designs blog/website for more amazing sewing inspiration!

Crocheted Ruffle Scarves: Red Heart Boutique Sashay Scarves

Over the past few weeks, I've whipped up a few ruffle scarves to add to my Etsy shop.  I love crocheting these scarves; I can make one in an evening.  These novelty yarns are so pretty and colorful.  I had a hard time taking nice photos.

The top two scarves are Red Heart Boutique Sashay "Boho" and the third scarf is Red Heart Boutique Sashay "Sequins".  The top two scarves have quite a bit of metallic gold thread along the ruffle border as well as lots of very tiny gold sequins.  The last scarf just last little purple sequins along the border.  You can't see the sequins very well in the photos, but they add a lot of shimmer.   I really love the "Boho" line. It's so new, I am not even seeing it on Ravelry yet. 

Fun!  These would make really great gifts. I don't care to wear ruffles myself but I always think these scarves look great on ladies.  I wish I could pull off ruffles. 

Striped Infinity Scarf in Zauberball "Burnt Almond"

One of my favorite patterns... Striped Infinity Scarf by Michelle Hunter. 

This time, I used "Zauberball" by Shoppel-Wolle in the colorway "Burnt Almond".  It's always a treat to use Zauberball.  I think I am ready for autumn.

Zauberball contains a lot of yarn in one ball. This scarf can be worn doubled up or tripled up.

Love this pattern.
Love this yarn!

Morning Walk on Friday

 

A few snapshots from my walk yesterday. We are off for another walk in a few minutes. We are so lucky to have so many beautiful places for walks. This is Pathfinder Park in Florence, Colorado. It runs along the Arkansas River but there is also this pretty little pond.

 

I snapped four photos of the little sunflowers and couldn't decide which photo I liked best so I am using two of them. You just can go wrong... yellow sunflowers, blue sky, fluffy white clouds, with mountains in the distance.

Hope you have a great day.  Puppies are calling me... time for a walk!