Well my first finish of the year turned out to be a crocheted scarf. I had picked up this kit which supposedly teaches you how to crochet, supports breast cancer, and makes a beautiful scarf. I obviously supported breast cancer and ended up with a scarf. I'm not real confident that I know how to crochet. I remember learning in home ec class eons ago and this was similar but I found the directions lacking. The scarf did turn out great although it has its flaws, which I won't point out BTW. I'm happy because I've had this kit for over 2 years and every time I pulled it out, I was frustrated because things weren't working well. So, I'd pull things out and put it away until the next time I felt inspired.
Back in the crazy month of December, I managed to finish Kisses from Heaven. I love the pattern although I couldn't get the wording to look right in the turquoise color that they suggested. After many frustrating evenings, I began to wonder if it was just the color or if the fabric was playing into my issue. I tried it with white and although it isn't as smooth looking as I would like it, it seemed to work and was readable. I think it would have looked better if it could have been done over 4 threads rather than 2, however, some of the letters would not really let me do that. I tried it in "mixed mode" but I wasn't happy with it. At any rate, I found some batik fabric that I think will look great with this. I plan on making it into a flat fold. I've even picked out the colors for the cording. This is opposed to the Shepherd's Bush nativity that I finished into a flatfold this past November that still doesn't have cording because I cannot find any colors that I'm happy with! Aaargh! Hopefully, I will get that one completed sometime soon.
Happy stitching!
Back in the crazy month of December, I managed to finish Kisses from Heaven. I love the pattern although I couldn't get the wording to look right in the turquoise color that they suggested. After many frustrating evenings, I began to wonder if it was just the color or if the fabric was playing into my issue. I tried it with white and although it isn't as smooth looking as I would like it, it seemed to work and was readable. I think it would have looked better if it could have been done over 4 threads rather than 2, however, some of the letters would not really let me do that. I tried it in "mixed mode" but I wasn't happy with it. At any rate, I found some batik fabric that I think will look great with this. I plan on making it into a flat fold. I've even picked out the colors for the cording. This is opposed to the Shepherd's Bush nativity that I finished into a flatfold this past November that still doesn't have cording because I cannot find any colors that I'm happy with! Aaargh! Hopefully, I will get that one completed sometime soon. 
Happy stitching! 
2 comments:
I think your scarf looks great, congratulations on sticking with it and finishing. Isn't it a nice feeling to have an older WIP out of your stash too? Given we still have so much of winter months left, I'm sure you'll get good use out of it too. So, do you think you'll try another crochet project? Maybe a dishcloth or something?
Kisses is so cute, I love it on the fabric you picked. The wording in white looks perfect, kind of reflects the snow. With the color of the fabric, I can see why the color you were using before might have been more difficult to get right and have it stand out and be noticed. Looking forward to seeing it all finished up into your flatfold.
Sue
Congrats on finishing yoru scarf, and most of all sticking with it! I probably would of given up!
Your xs piece is adorable and I think you picked the right fabric for it!
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