Crochet squares...

I patched the smaller squares and made eight larger ones.

Using the slip stitch,I joined the larger squares together..Now, I have to work on the rest of the pattern. I still do not what size I want this to be. I think, that all depend on the amount of yarn I have in the colour scheme I have chosen. So far, I manged with Bernat yarn (100% acrylic made in Canada) which I have gathered from thrift-stores. I still have few balls left.

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Yard Sale finds !!

My neighbourhood church recently had their annual yard sale. Here are few that I useful things I got.

Cost for the yarn lot was $4. The dish is stoneware from Japan, which is well made and has a nice design to it. I just chose a random over for it. They both were 0.25cent each.

The green and brown bag is from a Canadian designer (googled and found out) anatomyofaskirt.com

it was 0.50cent. and it is very new.

The flowered one has a Cath Kidston label. (which I know a designer from UK) It is bit discoloured on the side, and was also 0.50cent.

And, the new cotton rug was$1. 

 

That is all for today,

Thanks for stopping by for a peek,

till next time,
Gaia

Update on a Thursday...

I have almost completed the applique part of the spring saree quilt. But, there quite a lot of stitching still to do. I would like to see it finished, at least by the end of spring; if not it will be 'summer' quilt.

The small embroidery piece is also coming along. 

On crocheting..
I made a wallet, inspired by this pattern that I came across in one of the "Crochet" magazine, it is from spring of 2012.

I followed the stitch pattern but changed the assembly part of it. I stitched the both sides and made it a pouch like, also opted out the inside pocket panel. I want mine to hold all sorts of membership and rewards cards that I have, the one I have been using has fallen apart.

I covered a simple white button with cotton fabric to make it bit more cheerful, also it adds contrast.

I am happy with the final result.

Thank you for stopping by for a peek,

till next time,

xxx,

Gaia

Footstool ....

cover....make over (crochet)

This makeover was done with cotton yarn that I have collected from the thrift stores.  The original cover (above right) has nice indian embroidery work with mirrors, but the colour is quite pale.( for my liking) I have had it for few years now, and finally I thought of giving it a new look with crocheting.

I am pleased with my attempt, and I am loving the new colours too :)

a happy Easter and Passover  weekend!!

Thank you for taking time to stop by,

till next time,
xxx
Gaia

Second day of spring...

spring saree quilt...

adding colour to the applique...

Putting the crochet squares together...

For this project, I  manged to collect few BERNAT (brand) super value yarn balls from the thrift store over several months. I hope they will yarn last till the end of the project.

A crochet flower  to wear on my spring jacket. Since, I took the picture I have added two leaves from this green yarn and have worn it several times now.

Otomi Embroidery?( or not?) I was given a bag of scrap material by a friend, and this embroidery piece was among the material. I had not seen this type of work before, so I searched the internet for images and information. I think it is Otomi embroidery (images here) from Mexico. I am thinking of making a cushion cover out this.

Looking forward to  leaves and blooms !!!!

Thanking you for stopping by,

until next time,

xxx,

Gaia

continuing...

I had a busy last month at my work, which led to little or no time for creative work. When ever I got few moments to spare I indulged myself in, on the projects which I have started.

small embroidery piece, going at snail speed...

crochet squares....was able add couple more to the lot, still a long way for what I have planned.

spring saree quilt...

applique part is more or less done, now I need to figure out of rest of the pattern in order do the quilting.

Thank you for stopping by for a peek,

till next time,

xxx,

Gaia

Saturday..

I tried a bit more of darning on jute.. a paisley design this time.

Saree quilt  is coming along too..

Crochet Squares... I am not experienced in crocheting,(this my second year of learning) but I feel that the pattern has either a printing error or an editing error. Because when I followed the instructions I could not figure out after the 2nd round.(or may be I am wrong) I had to keep referring to the picture many times, and I did change stitches in couple of places. 

Crafts for V.Day....

Jute hearts , used tea bag envelope  and  letters  made out of naturally dyed fabric.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!

Thank you for stopping by ...............

till next time,

xxx,

Gaia

A bit of darning...

My current sewing projects seems never ending, and I much needed a break from them, and this what I did; a small darning piece on jute/gunny sack.

I have done applique before on jute also darning on cotton material, but this is the first time I tried darning on these.

On a recent visit to the thrift store, I also picked up two bags of colourful tapestry wool and I wanted to try  something with them. And, this project seemed ideal for that.

.. there is more room for improvement;

Thank you for stopping by for a peek,

till next time,

xxx,

Gaia