Patterns For Needlepoint & Cross Stitch at Etsy

I have purchased the upgrade for a (very expensive) program that converts pictures to cross stitch or needlepoint patterns. I had it years ago and it didn't work on my new computer so it went by the by...

The patterns I'm making are chosen after much trial and error and deliberation. Some things just don't work end most things need quite a bit of tickling. So don't imagine it's a quick process and how dare I charge anything for them!

The idea is, if you want a photo of your loved one (people or pets or anything else) then you send it to me and I'll convert it

Go to my Etsy shop for a look at all patterns.

Vintage Aran

This is the most amazing thing I've seen! I want to knit it, but imagine I'll use 5ply? Waddya think? It won't work will it. But... I hate the feel of cables done in thick wool. Even 8 ply can feel a bit chunky. I have a cone of Cobalt Heather (JaggerSpun). In fact, the whole idea was to make a cabled jumper with it, hence the search for a style.... now I wonder if I ought to make it in a pale colour. This is why I spend so much money.

I do like a fitted jumper though.
Anyway, this book ought to be in every knitters library. It gives a bit of a history and some design patterns (not jumper patterns). She has preserved a culture that is sadly gone.

The Traffic Stopper

I'm going to have to set up a Fairy Floss stall, we have so many people stop to say how beautiful his work is! And it is! He's a star!

Sadie's Hanky Box

The underside.

The inside base.

This photo is of my mother holding me, taken up at my Granny's hotel in Yackandandah. Mum would have been just 25. Younger than my youngest. I showed Dad and he remembered taking the picture!

My little grand-daughter wanted a hanky box the same as mine, and here it is. A little girl version of mine at least. I bought the hankies before last Christmas, knowing I'd make her a little box eventually. I did think to make it for her now, but really, the idea was to make it while she was with me, to inspire her to follow in the family footsteps and become a mad sewer... but once I got started it... I couldn't stop. I'm keeping it for Christmas because she'll be that bit older and won't trash it perhaps. Luckily, if she does, I can just as quickly make another..

I'll make a little book while she's visiting one day, to let her see how it's done. I don't remember learning to crochet and I want Sadie to have the same tools. That's what Grandma's are for.

TUTORIAL OVER HERE FOLKS!

Wazza!

Made at least 20 years ago out of beer cans and 8ply knitting wool. He loves it too. Makes the wife proud!

Having Fun With Hard Rubbish Collection

At the centre of a roundabout in Boronia. The person I sent to get a picture could have had a bit more try... there was a coffee table with mugs on it, a doll in the high chair, cushions and a big soft person/creature all watching tele. We laughed! Must have been quite a job to get it there!

Who The Hell Is That Old Lady?

The Disclaimer: Fair dinkum, I have never been so fat in all my life! But I am 51 going on 52, so you get that. Plus, the One True Love cooks and we eat and we live a voluptuous life. I must be getting mellow, otherwise there's no way I'd add the photo (vain).

So, the jumper is FINISHED! Paperdolls by Kate Rice. Yay!!!!!!!!!!! I want to begin another version immediately!