A toe in the water....
Hi all, I'm Lynne, and after a long time of reading LLJ's posts, I've finally taken the plunge into the Whats on Your Workdesk Wednesday circle, hosted by Julia of http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/.
I don't usually have a workdesk (OMG, what's she DOING here???) as I'll work on a tray or on my lap, but here goes.
I recently had the idea of making steampunk chatelaines. they were originally going to be mainly functional, for sewing and knitting, as I'm always losing my crochet hook, but the "ctional"soon got overtaken by the decorations.
Having made one for LLJ, here's the one I'm making for myself. I liked the vintage sewing kit/pod I bought, but its enamel is too fragile to mix with all the brass bits, so I'll have to think about what to do with that.
I'll make some earrings from the jade fans. The black and fawn stripy beads looked too interesting to pass, but I don't know what to do with them yet. Any ideas?
I've usually also got some knitting on the go. Having just finished aran jumpers for friends, I needed to knit something fine, so I'm making myself a 4-ply (fingering, I think, outside the UK?) cardigan.
The pattern is a really easy woven stripe stitch from the brilliant Walker Treasury project.
You only knit one colour per row, but the combination of slip stiches and the self-striped wool makes it look more complicated.
Anyway, that's all for this week. I'll contribute as often as I can.
Cheers! Lynne
Hi Lynne, and welcome. I saw the beautiful gift you made for Jan, what a stunning piece that is. And working on your lap is fine- 'desk' is a very fluid concept here, lol. Helen(H), works on the floor, we have someone who crafts on their ironing board, so you are in very flexible company. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #15 XxX
ReplyDeletethanks Shaz, have a great week, too. Lynne #36 x
DeleteYay, you're a desker now!! Woohoo 😃😃😃 I'm loving the combination of bits and bobs on your lap tray, it makes me want to come over and have a riffle through them all! The knitting is fab too, I remember doing a slip stitch colour thing that my mum showed me years ago, I wonder if it's the same? Must follow your link. I like the look of your blog page btw, hope you had fun compiling it! Here's to many more crafting shares 💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 1 xxx
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ReplyDeletehi Jan, you know you can come and have a riffle any time!
DeleteThe layout is still a work in progress, it may change yet.
Mr L and I have had a chat about Llandudno and if he can get the time off work, he'll be there. He of course instantly said he and Mr LLJ could go and look at trains..... I've booked into the Chilterns Guest house, and have left a comment on Julia's site to say I hope to be there.
The Barbara Walker pattern books are brilliant, but the art work is all in monochrome. The Walker treasury project has volunteers knitting up squares and posting them in colour. Have a great week Lynne xxx #36
Loving your things on your tray they look really interesting.
ReplyDeleteI know a lot and your knitting looks really great well done
Happy WOYWDW lilian B #34
Thanks Lilian, have a good week. Lynne #36
DeleteWelcome! I loved the gift that you made for Jan, it had such meaning behind it. It's great to see something so different. Thanks for sharing. Sarah #11
ReplyDeleteOh that's a lovely little trayful of goodies - such pretty things to use for your crafty activities. I am glad you joined us - I will love having a snoop round your desk! x Jo aka Twiglet #37
ReplyDeleteJust had an email from Jan and she pointed me to your desk) no matter if it is a tray or what - Helen usually sends a 'floor' picture) and I am delighted to say how much I loved the chatelaine you made for her. Was so impressed this morning and a little envious of such a wonderful piece of work.
ReplyDeleteBig Welcome to the world of WOYWW'ers - oops, sorry, should have started with that. You will soon have an army of friends on here, they are a lovely bunch.
Not got any ideas as yet as to what you could do with the beads but will have a think, not that I am a jewellery maker or anything like that.
Enjoy yourself - have a lovely week
Hugs, Neet 22 xx
Thanks Neet for your lovely welcome. I'm very much enjoying my 1st day ;-) have a great week, Lynne #36
ReplyDeleteI'd make earrings from the black striped beads - they are so eye-catching... and maybe a necklace to match with just three beads on it?
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the 'no workdesk' bit... just swap 'Workdesk' for 'Workspace' :)
Hope you have been enjoying a nosey around :) I've certainly enjoyed seeing your workspace :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Bubbles #27
Hi Bubbles, many thanks. I really like the 3 bead necklace idea. I've enjoyed seeing what everyone's up to. ;-) Habve a great week, Lynne #36
DeleteTable, desk, tray! they're all the same to us Lol! Just show us what you're up to and we'll be happy. I saw the gift you sent to Jan, it was lovely. Hope to see you again soon. Happy woyww, Angela x16x
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you, Lynne and welcome. I admired the gift you made for LLJ so it's lovely to see how your beautiful creations evolve.
ReplyDeleteI'm always envious of anyone who can knit, a scarf is about my limit, it's a bit double dutch when it comes to patterns.
Enjoy your week
Hugs Lisax #12
A desk can be anywhere! And your jewelry desk looks nice and busy! That sweater does look more complicated than it sounds! Thanks for visiting mine earlier, and welcome to the "deskers"! Lindart #35
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ReplyDeleteWelcome to WOYWW - I'm sorry I'm so late getting round this week but I'm very glad I made it to your 'desk'. I loved the chatelaine you made Jan and I'm very drawn to your beautiful treasures, especially the vintage sewing pod and the jade fans. I hope you have a great week and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work
Diana x #6
Thanks all for your kind welcome. Have a good week, Lynne
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