When it’s quiet here on the blog, that usually means that it’s bizzy behind the scenes. I wish I could do it all: family time, work time, me time and blog it all the while, but let’s be realistic. Layer in the vacation prep (we leave in just a few days!) and my plate is overflowing.
I thought I would fill you a little on some of the bizzy-ness buzzing around the BWHQ. (that’s the Betz White Headquarters, heh.)
Still sketching, experimenting, allowing myself to play with color and DRAW. Perhaps a print design will emerge? We’ll see…no pressure. ahem.
Knitting and plans for more knitting. (I’ve got to load up on knitting for vacation you know.) I started this Waterfall scarf, thinking I finally found a home for my Noros Silk Garden Lite that I’ve stashed for a few years. Hmmm…still not sure, I need to keep at it a bit before I decide.
I’ve got my eyes on a few lovelies featured in the newest issue of knitty.com. I bought this Mini Mochi yarn for the Coquille shawl. I chose the same colorway, Fern Rainbow, as was used in the original pattern. Click on over and view what these unassuming balls of yarn will become!
Then there’s the Lanesplitter skirt. I’ve been wanting to knit a skirt and this is it! Funny though, I decided that the colors used in the original were too bright so I bought this colorway instead (Noros Kureyon #270). Oh yeah, this yarn will make a subtle understated skirt for sure! What can I say, ordering yarn online is tricky, especially when it comes to Noros colors. Zoo wee mama!
Last but not least, I got my next 3 Make New or Make Do™ Sewing Patterns back from the printer! I’ll be packing wholesale orders today and getting these out before I leave. I’ll be blogging in full about these new babies when I get back later in July with all of the details and where you can get them. Plus, look forward to a new workshop announcement at the end of the month. I think you’ll be excited about this one, I am!
(BTW, are you on Ravelry? I’ve been a member for ages but have just finally gotten around to adding my projects. Friend me over there, won’t you? It’s a lot of fun!)
Those sketches are incredible! Such amazing colour.
Enjoy your vacation!
Those drawings are gorgeous!!! I can totally see them on fabric! You really are a wonderful artist!!! And I love that little whimsical house ornament in your new patterns! So cute!! I wish I could knit, or had the time to learn. That skirt is going to be wonderful! Make sure you blog a picture when it is finished!!
Your new patterns look amazing! Cannot wait to hear more about them. Have a great trip!
Hermosos colores!!…muy potentes!!!
besos
Marta
Your photography is as great as your flowers. I would love a fabric with those colors in a small print for dresses for my granddaughter!
Wonderful sketches! Yummy yarn too!! 🙂
Vivienne x
The skirt looks fun! I hope you have a good vacation.
Las flores son preciosas, ¡me encantan los colores!
Hopefully, you’ll develop a print design featuring those poppies. They are lovely.
LOVE the shoulder bag pattern!
ahhh…so nice to know that I am not the only one who just MUST create! Sometimes I drive my husband crazy, and myself too, with all the projects I have started. My passions are knitting and makingn jewelry, and now my newest interest…blogging 🙂
I love the poppy drawing! they are so pretty.
and the yarns are gorgeous colors too.
U r xlent….supurb madam!!!
Love the new sketches also.. should make for beautiful fabric or something.
Thanks for the kind words re. Coquille. I love the idea of your make new or make do patterns.
Your drawings are really gorgeous, stunning colours! And I can’t wait to see your Coquille Shawl!!! I finished mine yesterday – you’re welcome to have a look at my blog 🙂
Hi, Love that greeny/brown wool. cheers Marie
i love those bright colors of your sketches. glad your busy. i know that’s a good thing! 🙂
This looks like so much fun…and work. Enjoy that vacation. See you at creative connections.