Tuesday 9 April 2013

WOYWW #201 - stitched warning

Today is Wednesday (well its actually Tuesday because I am five hours behind the UK where Miss Julia starts the revelry that is What's on your Workdesk, Wednesday?), and I have a desk to show you.

My cardi, now has a back and a side.

A new sign I am working on. PLEASE MIND YOUR HEAD. All hand stitched which for me is a work of art as I am not a stitcher! Anyway, the reason for these words of warning is because when we had the loft finished, we moved a light switch so we could switch the light on and off upstairs. However it is now just under the slanted ceiling and because it is all a pale creamy colour (Natural Wicker is the correct name!), we keep banging our head. Hope it will do the trick. I think I am going to machine sew it onto another piece of fabric and then stitch it around a canvas to hang just above the switch.

A small pile of bunting to carry on Small's batman bunting for his room.

And the honour for 'best on table' goes to Pouffe for his splendid cover which is nearly finished, just need to add a few rows underneath to keep him all snug and warm. I am very pleased with this lovely bit of crocheting as I didn't follow a pattern. I just went round and round in a spiral single crocheting and double crocheting and then added a row of slip stitches and crocheted into the back (too technical?) to make the flatness required for the the top and another one underneath to keep it secure.

So that is my desk and now I would like to go and look at everyone else's. it's always a great place to go for inspiration.

 

 

 

18 comments:

Annie said...

Love the pouffe cover....well done you. You always seem so industrious in your crafty space.
Hugs,
A x # 43

Angie said...

I love the cover ....very clever idea...nice to see it comlete...had to smile over the MYH sign....xx#71

Anonymous said...

Ooh look at that! What every self respecting pouffe should be wearing this season! I still like Duck or Grouse for a mind your head sign, always makes me chuckle!

Hugs
Brenda 96 (you're 97)

Monica said...

All that knitting is so great and the cover is really special.
For some reason I get up early on Wednesday to post my WOYWW and low and behold I forget until 2 hours later!
Monica #107

Cardarian said...

Huh lots of projects on the go! Love them all - I like the stitched sign - ha, ha hope it helps with not banging the head! :-)
Lots of hugs,
Cardarian

Jackie said...

You sure are a talented lady so many crafts on the go !!! Sewing knitting etc live the idea of your stitched sign
Jackie 3

Eliza said...

I would of thought after banging your head a few times you might get the hint and realise that it hurts so stop doing it. Ahh some people never learn LOL (sorry couldn't help myself)

Lovooooovvvvveeee the Poufeeee it looks fantastic and your grand will be so happy for you giving it a new life.

Happy WOYWW
Eliza 47

Zoe said...

Oooh I love your stitched lettering! There's a completely different style of creative lettering over on my blog today. I'd love to have a loft, I could convert it into a huge craftroom just for me...*dreams*
Zoe #103

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Wow...look at the pouffe cover!! It's brilliant! You are clever doing that and your choice of yarn is inspired...it works really really well!
Sometimes all it takes is an aide memoirs to jog you out of the danger zone...and yours is going to be a very pretty one indeed :)
Hugs, LLJ 35 xxxx

Maisie Moonshine said...

That's one funk pouffe! Brilliant! And that looks like very neat stitching for a none stitcher! Thanks for your visit - have a great week MMx #67

Clare said...

Hello Famfa! Jumbleberries here.

I haven't been able to pop by for a while, so I have been doing some mega catching up with all your lovely makes. The angry bird cake is fantastic and I love your embroidery on the 'mind your head' sign. Great stuff.

Jumbleberries xx

My name is Cindy said...

Hi Famfa! Ouch, hope the sign helps! The pouffe looks great, very stylish! Happy WOYWW Cindy #63

Unknown said...

Yes I hope the sign works for you too. Well done on stitching the words yourself, I wish that I had the patience to do that sort of thing:-). Love the colour of your cardy, oh boy I will have to pull out my winter woollies here soon ugh! Thanks for showing, have a great week and happy WOYWW.
Janene #77

The Scrapbook Lady UK said...

Pretty stitching! I have now had a glass of wine and I am still trying to visit everyone so my message may be incoherent lol! jenx 129

Deb said...

you look fabulously busy there, love the batman bunting and of course your amazing pouffe cover!
Debxx

Lynn Holland said...

Well done on your stitching. I'm just learning myself as you will see on my blog. I made a pincushion like yours a few weeks ago.
Lynn 49 (I think)

Queenie Jeannie said...

Look at you all busy and fun!! Well done on all three projects!

Happy Crafting!
Jeannie #32

CottonSocks said...

Hi Famfa - I love the crochet cover for your pouffe and the mind your head sign is lovely - as ever you are an inspiration. Cheryl from "Sunny" England xxxxx