Tuesday, 12 March 2013

I've been . . .

  • sewing

. . . putting the finishing touches to my new "vintage" dress


 I'm so chuffed with how it turned out and even if I say so myself, it looks way better on than it does on the hanger . . . . but it's just way too cold right now to put it on and have my pic taken : - )
Picture it teamed with a little cardi, a narrow belt and a pair of summer flats.
And at the weekend I bought more fabric (navy blue with large cream dots) to make another one.

  •  knitting   
a fabulously fun flower yarn into a soft & snuggly cowl


 a gift for a friend.

&

(yet another) pair of cabled fingerless mitts

 

These are so super-duper-easy to knit and a great way to use up your yarn stash.


  •  tidying 
 my little craft room

 

  to make a space on the table for my new toy


 a wonderful anniversary gift from my lovely Hubby.
I did a little "Getting to know your Overlocker" workshop last Saturday, and I'm reading the instruction manual, so can't wait to start using it.

  • staying indoors 
cuddling the pups


and watching the "Spring" snow fall.


 One minute the sun's shining and the sky is blue, and the next minute it clouds over and a blizzard arrives.
Seriously- what's that all about ? Although the locals keep telling me, it's not that uncommon to have snow here in April too.


So, besides the icy cold east wind and the general weather conditions, this is shaping up to be a fun crafty week . . . and it's only Tuesday : - )

 'til next time,
stay warm and be happy
xoxo



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55 comments:

  1. Acorn to Oak12 March 2013 at 18:28

    Looks like your week is off to a great start! I like your dress. I can totally picture it with the cardi and flats on a warm, sunny day. I bet you can't wait! Have fun crafting this week!

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:45

      Thanks, and you're right, I can't wait for it to be warm enough to wear it!
      Have a great week too,
      xx

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  2. thriftwood12 March 2013 at 18:53

    Lovely makes Gilly! The dress is gorgeous, all we need is sunshine now!

    Love Claire xxx

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  3. Plain Jane12 March 2013 at 18:55

    That dress is making me think of Summer already - did you use a pattern? Lovely x Jane

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:47

      Thanks Jane - yes I did a workshop at Sew Me Something in Stratford-upon-Avon and we were measured, then had the pattern cut for us. It was designed I think by Jules who owns SMS.
      xx

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  4. liniecat12 March 2013 at 19:05

    The dress looks smashing as does the knitting............whats the yarn please? its delightful!

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:49

      Thanks :-)
      The yarn is called Flower uni, by Four Seasons Gruendl. I bought it at a craft show in Malvern - their website is: www.knitncaboodle.co.uk.
      They have some lovely other colours too.
      Happy Wednesday xx

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  5. Bev12 March 2013 at 19:23

    Such an adorable dress! Can't wait to see you model it!

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:50

      Thanks Bev - need the outside temp to rise considerably before I do!
      xx

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  6. Unknown12 March 2013 at 19:28

    I love the dress!!! xxx

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  7. Lynne12 March 2013 at 19:30

    I love your dress! I bet you will get a lot of wear from it once the weather gets nice.
    I have an overlocker too. It's still in the box though. I think I'm a bit afraid of it. Guess I need to take a class like you did. Have fun with your sewing!

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:51

      Thanks Lynne :-) Definitely you should try and do a little workshop, it was so helpful and informative, I really enjoyed it.
      Have a good week,
      xx

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  8. Wendy12 March 2013 at 20:25

    Your dress is fabulous! And oh boy am I wanting an overlocker...you lucky girl!:)

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:52

      Thanks Wendz - I didn't realise that I really wanted one until I made the dress!
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  9. My Norfolk Life12 March 2013 at 20:33

    Your dress is amazing. So very very clever!
    Claire

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:53

      Thanks Claire - the workshop was very user-friendly, so the true test of whether I was paying enough attention will be when I try and make the next one on my own!
      Have a happy week,
      xx

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  10. Anne12 March 2013 at 20:43

    Have fun with your overlocker, Gilly. Soon you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. :o)

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:54

      I can't wait to try all sorts of things with it!
      xx

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  11. Unknown12 March 2013 at 20:44

    Your dress is great - I can really picture it with the belt & summer flats :-)

    Sarah xo

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  12. Shortbread and Ginger12 March 2013 at 20:49

    Love your dress - it looks great!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  13. the linen cloud12 March 2013 at 21:26

    Gorgeous dress ... I am sure it is very pretty on ... and I love the flower yarn cowl ... great colours ... Bee xx

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:55

      Thanks Bee - and the yarn is so fun to knit with.. am probably going to need to get more in another colour too!
      Have a happy week,
      xx

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  14. September Violets12 March 2013 at 21:45

    That is one 'breezy' looking dress! Very summery ... and the sound of your next fabric sounds great! You've kept yourself busy as a bee again :) Give the pups a cuddle for me please! Have a great week Gilly. Wendy

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:55

      Thanks Wendy - and cuddles duly distributed :-)
      Have a great week too,
      xx

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  15. Patricia12 March 2013 at 22:10

    You have been busy and I love all your makes. The mittens look warm and cosy and just the job for our current weather. Have fun with your new over locker . Have a good week.
    Patricia x

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:56

      Thanks Patricia - and I have indeed worn the mitts already and am half-way through crocheting a matching cowl!
      Have a lovely week too,
      xx

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  16. greenthumb12 March 2013 at 22:17

    Looks like you been busy love the look of you new dresses and it's still looks sos cold.

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:57

      Thanks.. and it IS still so cold. Maximum 5C degrees today and that's the warmest it's been all week so far!
      Hope you're enjoying some sunshine,
      xx

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  17. Sweet Posy Dreams12 March 2013 at 22:32

    Love the dress. It will look so cute. It's snowing here right now. Really snowing. What's up with that?

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:58

      Thanks :-) I know, this whole snow in Spring is most annoying! Hope it warms up soon,
      xx

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  18. Naturally Carol12 March 2013 at 23:19

    A lovely trio of finishes! Looks like you'll need those fingerless gloves right now with all that snow about!

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 15:58

      Thanks Carol - I have worn the mitts already and am almost finished a matching crocheted cowl! It's just too cold here still :-(
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  19. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~12 March 2013 at 23:25

    Great pictures Gilly! Love all your new things!! Soo pretty! xo Holly

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  20. Mack and Mabel13 March 2013 at 10:26

    Love the dress, Gilly :) and I'm so excited that you've got an overlocker too... and it's the same make as mine, so maybe we can share some tips. I have to say I have a love-hate relationship with mine. When all goes well, it's great, when it doesn't, I've been close to throwing it through the window. I think Mr. Nutt is fed up of me coming in to the shop with mine asking for a bit of help!

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 16:00

      Ooh, that's good to know. I shall make you my first point of call if I get stuck ;-)
      Have a lovely week,
      xx

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  21. serendipity13 March 2013 at 11:29

    Love the dress, how talented you are. Your dogs don't look happy with the snow, hope it warms up soon! xx

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 16:01

      Thank you :-) The pups love the snow usually, but I think they're a bit annoyed that it's not deeper this time!
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  22. Elisabeth13 March 2013 at 16:33

    Love, love, love! Those knitted mitts are lovely - the colour of the yarn is so pretty. I have to admit I'm a little jealous of your overlocker :) I'll look forward to seeing all the beautiful things you do with it. Elisabeth x

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 17:17

      Thanks Elisabeth - I too am looking forward to seeing what I'll manage to do with it ;-)
      xx

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  23. Mylittlepieceofengland13 March 2013 at 16:37

    You've been so busy, dress is gorgeous. Wonderful gift from hubby, I'm feeling a shade of envious green :) xx

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 17:18

      Thanks Cheryl- I'm a lucky girl, I know.. just so happens to be our anniversary soon so it seemed like a good idea!
      ;-)
      xx

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  24. vintage grey13 March 2013 at 17:02

    Your dress looks so beautiful Gilly!! Okay, I bought a similar overlocker, and I can't figure out the correct tension! So, it has been sitting waiting patiently for me to take the time to figure it out. Let me know if you have any good tricks, because I would love to know! Have a great day! xo Heather

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 17:24

      Thanks Heather :-) It helped me to do the overlocker workshop - previously I've been terrified of them! I've got the tension set on 3 for all four of the threads. At the workshop we had to thread them with 4 different colour threads which made it easy to see what each one did and then we could adjust the tension of each accordingly. Does that make sense? If not - try 3 as a start ;-)
      Happy Wednesday to you too,
      xx

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  25. Anonymous13 March 2013 at 19:17

    Love the dress - one day I will find time to do some dressmaking! I don't want to worry you, but I remember it snowing in June .......

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    1. gilly13 March 2013 at 21:44

      Oh no, please no... I couldn't bear that ! Snow in June - seriously?

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  26. Perfectly Printed14 March 2013 at 10:42

    I love your dress!! Polka Dots..my favorite!!

    chris

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  27. Lesley14 March 2013 at 16:19

    Your dress looks fab Gill! You did a great job :-)

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  28. Derrith14 March 2013 at 17:08

    Your dress is SO cute...retro fabulous. I'm looking forward to the pics!

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  29. Helen Philipps14 March 2013 at 17:33

    Your new dress looks lovely, and I love the textured yarn for the cowl! Your overlocker looks amazing....I look forward to hearing how you get on. We haven't had snow here but I was amazed to see pictures on the news of it in other parts of the country! It IS very cold though!
    Keep cosy!
    Helen x

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  30. Yarni Gras!17 March 2013 at 20:49

    Wow, love the serger! The dress is cute cute....cant wait to see it on.

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