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Sah…low.

April 14, 2009 on 9:42 pm | In Chat, Sewing | 53 Comments

Have you all recovered from your weekend? We had a nice quiet Easter. There’s not much excitement going on here in ThimbleannaLand these days. If it gets much slower, I’m afraid that time might stop. I have a ton of projects I want to start, but I’m trying to get some UFO’s done first — I’m tired of them nagging me. Most of the weekend was spent working on “have-to” sewing which wasn’t terribly fun. Then, there were lots of little odds ‘n ends. I finished a few pincushions that have been sitting all cut out and waiting on my sewing table. They’re from the Posy Pin Pie pattern by Jill Finley and they’re perfect for sitting near a cutting mat.

I’ve also resurrected a sweater that’s been maturing in the closet. I was in the middle of a yoke when I put it down and every time I thought about picking it back up, I only had a few minutes to knit and I was afraid it would take me a long time to figure out where I was in the pattern. All that procrastinating for nothing though — it only took 5 minutes to pick it back up. The back and two fronts are now done and I’m starting on the sleeves. I’m hoping to channel my inner Finny and get it done in short order.

I’m thinking this is the calm before the storm. May is shaping up to be a busy month, so I’m hoping to make some big progress while I can. Are the rest of you working on anything exciting???

XOXO,
Anna

53 Comments

What? That sweater didn’t knit itself in the closet?

Cute pincushion. I love the Rosie the Riveter piece!

Comment by Rachel — April 14, 2009 #
Ooh, exciting. What are you up to in May?

Love the pincushion!

Comment by Sandra @ Pepperberry and Co. — April 14, 2009 #
Your projects look very nice. That sweater looks like it’s going to be a real beauty. That color is lovely. What am I working on? It’s more like what SHOULD I be working on, LOL! I am doing a swap with someone and need to get some little pieces tatted up for that. Then I need to finish a TIAS (tat it and see) project that is at a midway point and then there’s another doily thingy. That’s about it! Nothing super duper exciting here, either! :)

Comment by tattingchic — April 14, 2009 #
Your knitting is spectacular!

S.W.A.K.

Comment by Marsha — April 14, 2009 #
I’m doing Jacquie’s Spring to Finish. I started off really good. Not so good the last few days. LOL Need to get re-motivated! Go Anna go! ;o) ooxx`jod

Comment by Jodi — April 14, 2009 #
I have several that I am working on and one in the planning stage that is giving me long periods of daydreaming. But who couldn’t get motivated with Rosie the Riveter watching over. Love the stitching in your sweater.

Comment by Susan — April 14, 2009 #
Love those pincushions! I have two quilt tops finished and am trying to make myself get to work quilting them. (The truth is I’d rather start on another one.) I’m just impressed that you can knit and so well, too!

Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — April 15, 2009 #
Easter was lovely, quiet and relaxing which doesn’t often happen in my house. Good to see the knitting mojo up and running. Great work.

Comment by Alison — April 15, 2009 #
Oohhh! Yummy blue! I’ve just finished the April block of Bunny Hill’s applique basket free pattern series. No-one is more surprised than I that I have fallen so hard for them! Meanwhile Have-To-Do projects languish, undone…..

Comment by molly — April 15, 2009 #
Lovely pin-cushions, the Keep on Quilting piece of fabric is adorable!

I’m familiar with the procastinating! I can question projects for days and once I start it almost always turns out better than expected!

Only exciting stuff going on over here…LOL!

Comment by nicolette — April 15, 2009 #
I love the pincushions. I think that the navy/yellow one is my favourite – the colours are so vivid. I am not making anything very exciting at the moment – knitting a snail but as I have made a mistake somewhere so need to reassess that one and I am also making another little baby blanket with red riding hood!

Comment by Di — April 15, 2009 #
I’m enjoying the calm at the moment …. after such a busy start to the year it’s really nice to catch my breathe!!! Totally jealous of your knitting prowess – I’m a shocker at it LOL. I love your “keep on quilting” pincushion too – what a little ripper – fabulous fabric :o)!!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Comment by Joy — April 15, 2009 #
Hello Anna. I wish I could say something like:
“There is not much exitement in my life.”
I have the feeling the days havn´t enough hours.
I wish I could calm down, but reality won´t let me.
Just when I do my little foolish paintings I am
totaly relaxed.
This pincushins are so cute, I would like to have a big one just the same style for my sofa.
I did some sewing myself and finished my first plush-doll-tomcat. He lookes a little crooked but never mind.
I guess I will try to do a pincushin like yours.
I´m courious what you create next.
It´s always awesome and inspiring
Liebe Grüße
Janine

Comment by Janine — April 15, 2009 #
I’m making an early start on summer tops and dresses for the girls; the pieces I cut out last year and didn’t get around to sewing are still sitting in *my* closet …

Comment by dottycookie — April 15, 2009 #
I’m working on not taking a deep sigh everytime I see your gorgeous knitting and wishing I could do something with a pair of knitting needles!!!!!
Kimx

Comment by kim — April 15, 2009 #
Oooh lovely knitting. I am as usual working on way too many projects but they are all for me!! I am slowly knitting a cardigan, slowly crocheting a granny square blanket and of course putting together a few (ten?) quilts. We are also doing home things – we are drowning in ‘stuff’ and are having a good clean out. Plenty to keep me busy here!

Comment by Louise — April 15, 2009 #
Cute, cute pin cushions! I always amazed with knitting.

Comment by Carol — April 15, 2009 #
Love that you added Rosie! Very cool!

I just cut out a pattern for a dress for Aubry. So far, so good. Sewing clothes is not my strong suit, but I am trying!

Comment by randi — April 15, 2009 #
Those pincushions are fab! And I’m VERY much in awe of the clever knitting! Lucy x

Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — April 15, 2009 #
The Rosie the Riveter pincushion is so cute!! I love the WW2 propaganda posters…the allied ones of course:) Especially Rosie.

I am really not doing anything productive around the house. I have a list a mile long, but I am putting it all off until after tomorrow afternoon. Instead, I have been studying like mad for a 19th Century Europe final. After tomorrow at 6 I will be free!!! I really can’t wait…My first stop may be to the local library, I haven’t quite decided.

Comment by Lisa — April 15, 2009 #
great pincushions, I love the fabric you used. Clarice

Comment by Clarice — April 15, 2009 #
Love your pincushions. You can never have to many!

Comment by Pat — April 15, 2009 #
I am slowly recovering…though I still struggle getting up in the mornings. There is something about a 2.5 hour drive (5 if you count there and back) that just wipes you out. Not to mention the family drama, etc.

Comment by Stacy — April 15, 2009 #
I’m glad you had a good Easter!

Comment by Blond Duck — April 15, 2009 #
That sweater is beautiful Anna? Is it for a little person or a grown up?

Love the pincushions–they are scrumptious.

Nothing at all fabulous going on here in the world of craft. In the world of Victor though, everything is fabulous!

XO

Comment by Jill — April 15, 2009 #
Those pin cushions are so cute. I like the way you photograph your projects.

I haven’t been working on anything exciting because my taxes have been eating up my attention and free time. I hope to start working on some new projects soon.

Comment by Stacy — April 15, 2009 #
I have loads of that ‘have to’ sewing to do :-( Curtains, cushion pads, taking up trousers. I want to play! x

Comment by Kitty — April 15, 2009 #
#1 – I love the Rosie the “Quilter” pin cushion – that is quite appealing. Normally, I’m not interested in fancy pin cushionness, but for Rosie, I could give in. Where did this fabric come from? I feel like I need some, now.

#2 – While I may be knitting this current sweater a little quicker than usual, it is by no means finished, which means it is by no means going to fit or do what it’s supposed to do because most of my knitting projects are obstinate and do not listen to mama. (That’s me)

Good luck on your yoke!

Comment by finnyknits — April 15, 2009 #
I’ve got 4 sets of legs and bums sitting looking at me at the minute and a quilt on top of a dresser which should have been done months ago — maybe May should become the FO month ?
lisa x

Comment by periwinkle — April 15, 2009 #
I love the little detail of ruffle around the button on your pincushion, and Anna those cables are so pretty, makes me feel like knitting.

Comment by Shawn ; ) — April 15, 2009 #
Love the pincushions. Those I “might” be able to make but that knitting………..well you know!

Comment by Sharon — April 15, 2009 #
…maturing in the closet…LOL. i’m working on small projects this week. and i almost broke down and started a new quilt today. i. am. weak.

Comment by amandajean — April 15, 2009 #
Your pincushions look quite lovely, the colors and prints are great, and I love that vintage bit mixed in. The sweater yarn is a really pretty blue.

I’m working on my Spring to Finish projects, but had to stop this past week due to my back going out on me. I did manage to get all 60 of my siggy swap blocks done and mailed. Tonight I’m looking through my stash to see what needs to be done (as in “finally” completed) so I’ll know what to work on tomorrow.

Comment by Junie Moon — April 15, 2009 #
Just found your blog and I love it!
That pin cushion is adorable, so creative and colourful.
Jodie
x

Comment by Jodie from the team at cherrymenlove.com — April 16, 2009 #
Enjoy that quiet – cuz you know it never lasts, LOL. Love your pincushions, can never have enough of those and the color of your yarn is BEE-U-TI-FUL. I have a Rubbermaid tote full of UFO’s that will be broken out after we move – still love them so I guess I should finish them.

Have a great week Ms Peep – Ms. Farmhouse:)

Comment by Karen — April 16, 2009 #
I’m hoping to get some knitting projects done next week. March and April have been so busy I’m hoping May will slow down some. I’ve yet to make a sweater for myself or anyone and I’m not really sure why I haven’t…I must be a bit intimidated by it.

Comment by Judy — April 16, 2009 #
Your pincushions are lovely!

Comment by Andrea — April 16, 2009 #
Your knitting looks immaculate, and I love the pincushions. Good luck wrapping things up!
Karen

Comment by Karen — April 16, 2009 #
Hi Anna! Your pincushions are fabulous!!!! Where can I buy that pattern? Is it online?

I have some ‘ideas’ in my head of things I want to make, however I promised myself I would not make anymore messes until my “spring cleaning” is all done. Honestly though, a girls’ work is NEVER done, now is it?

LOVE your bunnies in your other post. Too…tooo….tooooooooooooo cute!

Happy day,
Becky

Comment by Sweet Cottage Dreams — April 16, 2009 #
We had some lovely, lazy days. Not much sewing, only a few stitches!
Things are back to normal, which is fine!
Lovely pincushions, and I look forward to see your
sweater finished!

Comment by May Kristin — April 16, 2009 #
The sweater looks wonderful. And I love your pin cushions. Not slow around here this month – too darned busy.

Comment by MichelleB — April 16, 2009 #
Hi Anna,
to things:
1. My plush-tomcat is postet.
2. By the way….. I gave you an award!!!!!
If you want to know more you have to visit my blog.
kindest regards
Janine

Comment by Janine — April 16, 2009 #
Hmmmm . . . what’s NOT exciting about raising five children? lol

One thing that’s exciting in a good way is building new friendships in our new neighborhood. It’s going great! :o)

Comment by Annalea — April 16, 2009 #
Good luck with the sweater Anna! I’m still (thinking about) working on that knit chicken. I have his little striped body and neck done, need to start his leetle head!

Comment by Penny — April 16, 2009 #
Like you I’m working on a UFO at the moment. A cross-stitch sampler that has been around for at least 7 years! Almost there now though:)

Comment by Rowan — April 17, 2009 #
My latest project is my project list. It grows and grows, and I’m seeing less and less free space on the top of my worktable. And now you taunt me with that darling pincushion (and I love how you got Rosey in there).

Comment by happy zombie — April 17, 2009 #
Love that word “maturing”, as if that sweater will grow itself if you water and fed it. Although I’m not so sure it’ll be the wool stitches that will do the growing. He he he! I’ve got a pile of projects to-do too, but I’ve been good with the finishing, except for a cushion cover that’s also “maturing” on the sewing room floor. :-)

Comment by Jade — April 17, 2009 #
love it! I’m really trying to finish things off too! especially as I found a bag full of knitting from oh you know 2003! uh oh

Corrie:)

Comment by corrie — April 20, 2009 #
LOVE the pincusions!! I need to make one, I’m still using the red pincusion my mom bought for me in 9th grade for home ec.

I’m always amazed at any one who can even start a sweater! Great stuff.

Comment by Dee Light — April 21, 2009 #
Great pin cushions.

Jody

Comment by Jody — April 21, 2009 #
Hey I know Jill Finley. She lives not far from me and we had booths next to each other at a local quilt store event. She’s very sweet. A good sales person (much better than me!) and so available to give suggestions about the big wide quilt world.

Comment by Nanette — April 22, 2009 #
I love the quilt you chose for the show! It’s simple and crisp. What wonderful memories it has for you-that makes it even better. It already looks like a treasure.

Comment by Sinta — April 22, 2009 #
YOU. ARE. AMAZING. i can’t believe how much you get done while still working… and quilting, and sewing, and cooking and just being you!!!!!
i’m so going to copy those pincushions!
love the knitting.
:waves madly

Comment by brigita — April 29, 2009 #