Look! I finished a project and I did not knit it. I took an impromptu lesson on penny rugs a couple weeks ago and have been blanket stitching pieces of wool together ever since. It’s so simple and is a nice break from the knitting.
This pillow is definitely country cutesy which really isn’t my style. But it’s seasonal and I can stand it for the Christmas season. I’d love to work up some of my own designs. I see visions of sheep — pumpkins — owls — with an artsy fresh funky feeling. I don’t know when I’ll get to that but it’d be fun. Until then, I’m having fun trying new kits.
There are kits galore for penny rug and applique projects online (no surprise there). I have been browsing the kits at Winterberry Cabin lately. This is the next kit I’m going to try. I also love all of the Wooly Lady applique kits… especially the pillows!
Anyway, it’s been fun to find another hobby other than knitting that is still related to wool. There’s just something about wool.
Posted by CelticCastOn on November 29, 2010 at 8:13 pm
ohhh I do love penny rugs but you must not draw me in Liz, I can only watch from afar!
Posted by essjay on December 18, 2010 at 3:29 am
Fantastic job on the pillow your stitches are so even!
Posted by essjay on December 18, 2010 at 3:31 am
Fantastic job on the pillow your stitches are so even!