The Week in Wool – 2

Posted on January 30, 2011 by sewtheday

Here are this weeks recycled wool and cashmere sweater projects.

These two black cashmere hats are 3-6 month sized, each with a small appliqued lambswool star, pink and blue respectively.

This ManiMina Elfin Earflap Hat is hot pink wool/angora blend on the outside and light pink cashmere on the inside. The little ball on the tip of the hat is also the same cashmere as the lining. It is a 6-12 month size. The ties are braided natural cotton.

Perfect for a boy or girl, this gender neutral 3-12 month top knot hat is so soft and stretchy!

I made one of these red gnome hats at halloween for Little Bit, I knew I had to make more. :)
This red gnome hat is a 9-12 month size and made from soft felted lambswool.

A little more pink this week and another pointy pixie hat, light pink sized for a 0-3 month old.

This ManiMina is also a 6-12 month size earflap hat. This green fabric is felted merino wool. It is lined in white cashmere and has a little white cashmere star applique. It also has natural braided cotton ties.

One more pointy pixie hat rounded out the week. This one was made from a beautiful fair isle sweater, with pastel pink, blue, green, and tan stripes. It is a wool blend of 79% lambswool and 21% nylon and is so soft!

So that’s what I’ve finished this week. :) I hope everyone is enjoying their last days of January.

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Wordless Wednesday – Leaf Vein Skeleton

Posted on January 26, 2011 by sewtheday

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Spring Peaking

Posted on January 25, 2011 by sewtheday

Spring is peaking out its head a little…

I have no idea what these little flowers are, but they all all over town. We have the purple variety, while some I’ve seen are white. I think they are very sweet and just what I needed to see today.

My early daffodils are right on schedule! They should be blooming in late February or early March.

These are in the front garden.

I put in this bed of lily bulbs and daffodils last november. The lilies have been sprouting for weeks and the daffodils have joined the chorus. I was a little afraid that the lilies came up too soon, but the weather here seems to suit them, even if it is January.

I’m really looking forward to the splashes of color to wash away some of this Washington gray.

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The Week in Wool

Posted on January 23, 2011 by sewtheday

This is what I’ve made this week from upcycled wool and cashmere sweaters….mostly hats, and one lone owl.

3 newborn sized gnome / pixie hats… All made from 100% lambswool. I was destined to spend the rest of the week in pinks… so I’m glad I got some boy-ish colored things finished early in the week.

I had a request for some pink toddler and baby hats from a friend… so I made up several.

This pink merino wool hat is lined in cashmere and has a small appliqued wool star. Made from the ManiMina Pattern with permission.

Another custom, a black cashmere knot hat with a fuchsia organza flower.

Also a custom that went out this week is another pink owl, cousin to the first two that I made last year. I love how she came out. :) Made from cashmere, wool, and wool roving needle felted eyes.

As ever, if you like my owls, you’ll love the owl paintings of Quirky Dame, my inspiration.

I have 3 more ManiMina hats cut out and 2 more black cashmere that are nearing completion.

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Wordless Wednesday – Fish!

Posted on January 19, 2011 by sewtheday

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Day at the Aquarium

Posted on January 18, 2011 by sewtheday

Friday we spent the morning at the Seattle Aquarium. Thanks to Groupon, we were able to get tickets for $10! It turned at $50 day into a $30 day!

Little bit had a great time looking at all the fish and animals, but would absolutely not touch anything in the touch ponds.

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Wordless Wednesday – Snowy

Posted on January 12, 2011 by sewtheday

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More Pointy Hats!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by sewtheday

I finished up a couple more upcycled sweater hats over the weekend!

I’m not really a pink person, but this pink stripe really spoke to me. I think it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day or spring pictures in a garden.

I made 2 hats out of it. The first is a 0-6 month size, and the second is an 18 month to 5 year old size. The stretchy ribbing around the bottom really allows for a great amount of stretch for longer wear. This is the same type of sweater that Little Bit’s green pointy hat was made from. He’s been wearing it since April, and will have another couple of years wear out of it!

And then there is this super fun faire isle hat! So many great colors, it would go with so many cute outfits! It is a 3-6 month size, and upcycled wool of course! :)

I hope everyone is having a Happy New Year!

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Wordless Wednesday – Funky Fun Hat

Posted on January 6, 2011 by sewtheday

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Shop Update Winter Baby Hats

Posted on January 4, 2011 by sewtheday

Right before New Years, I added a bunch of new upcycled cashmere baby hats to my Artfire Studio, White Dandelion Works!

Here are some of my favorites!

So Soft! Fuzzy Mint Green 3 to 6 Months. This is some of the softest cashmere I’ve ever felt!

This Bright red cashmere is perfect for your newest little Valentine! I love this red with the little knot ears! So stretchy, 0-6 month sized.

This is such a pretty color! It looks more blue in daylight and more purple under incandescent light! I call it a purplish blue. :) I have one in Preemie and one in 3-6 months sizes.