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'Birthday' fabrics sent to me by my former flatmate in Philly.


And other good stuff too.


Including these fabulous drawing pins. I love that she sent me these. They are from Target and can't have cost more than a couple of dollars, yet they are perfect and I love them and she knew that I would.



amamama's book bag. There are pockets on both sides of the outside and the denim means that it will be really strong and practical. The babycord is very strokable, too.



But this is what I really love - the lining and the inside pocket. So much fun.



There are no words. *swoons*



Detail of the knotwork.



The pages are A4 folded in half lengthways in a mix of cream, pale pink and pale green with randomly applied gold leaf hearts. The journal is hand stitched. The cover is bound with leather. It is all beautifully done with so much care and thought. It is perfect.




Socks I made last weekend for Sock Madness. The pattern is written so that you knit the leg and foot first in a tube and go back to do the heel afterwards. Halfway through the first I decided to do the heels in the contrast stripy yarn. Halfway through the second I realised I could do the toes in the contrast yarn too. Now I can't decide which one to go back and redo. Thoughts? More pics (with close ups of heels and toes) here.

Comments

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

Pretty pink things!

The sock madness socks: is that what's called a Turkish heel? It's what I'm supposed to do on the ones I'm struggling with now because of my bad hands. My lacy tube is now approaching the toe, so then I'll have to do the picking up for the heel. I had to knit two rows in waste yarn ready for picking up the stitches. Is that what you did? Was it tricky?
I love the contrast heel and toe on yours, so I'd redo the plain one.

[tdu000.livejournal.com]

Berte's gifts are lovely. I'm especially impressed by the journal.

I like the odd socks. Not having matching toes adds character.

[stmargarets.livejournal.com]

Lovely gifts! I love the fabric from Philly - so you.

Berte's gifts are perfect and perfectly thoughtful (just like Berte). The book bag is practical and pretty and the folder with the paper is stunning and unusual. I know you'll cherish them.

Love the contrasting heels of the socks. I've never knitted, but it does look like a fun hobby.

[amamama.livejournal.com]

:-) Thank you - I'm really happy you enjoy it. And if you still think it's an embarrassment of riches, think again and think of it as an early birthday present as well as a PIF gift. Your embroidery is just so incredibly beautiful and well done, this doesn't even come close. I'm actually thinking about framing it, because there's just no way I'm able to use it as a pillow - it's way to pretty and delicate.