'Mothers day Gift suggestions' by TheFeminineTouch
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I love my little knitting blog! I design / create unique, original high quality accessories. I sell what I make on Etsy and my own web site - thefemininetouchdesigns.co.uk. Some of my creations I have written up in to knitting patterns & kits which are now published on-line. Here on my blog I share what I have learnt, business wise & crafting wise and happy to promote other crafty sellers. You will find some of my personal experiences here too.
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Stuck what to buy for mothers day
Confused as to what to buy Mum this mother's day (10th March , yes so soon)? , want to buy her something a little different , yet special? Today I bring you some examples from my woolly shop.
In the next few days I want to bring a special collection together of other feminine woolly gifts that mum will adore. So if you are selling or know of someone selling that special something (ideally in the pastel shades below) then let me know.
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Monday, 18 February 2013
Recovery
Hi folks
Just to let you know that I'm recovering well from my key hole surgery just over a week ago. Its the first time ever I've been operated on , which I think is quite good for a girl of my age :). Very very nerve wracking though , I don't think I realised how nervous I would be about it.
My daughter drove me to the hospital and was with me in my own private room until they asked me to go up to theatre. At that point she left me and I slowly followed the nurse to just outside theatre at which point I was met by the "team" , who jostled me in to position on the bed , altered all the bedding , put needles into my hands and tried to crack funny jokes (supposedly to calm me down , ha ha). I never got to count down from 10 (I've heard that's the best bit) , probably they just knocked me out straight away because I looked so downright scared.
Waking up was weird I can tell you. I was dreaming , not sure what about , but it was definitely a dream to start with , and then people (the nurses) talking to me. I think I kept drifting in and out. I do remember being wheeled back to my room , passing people in the corridor.
After surgery it took a while to eventually feel fit enough to get up and dressed ready for home. The nurses wanted to make sure I ate and drank before they would let me go. I ordered a sandwich which I reckon took me over an hour to eat , I just kept falling asleep after each bite.
At home now , resting as much as I can. The 1st week I didn't do much , never left the house, had family members do my shopping for me and cook for me. I am now at a stage where I am venturing out and about , slowing trying to get my independence again. I know when I have done too much though. My body aches , not where the stitches are but in my back and sides.
I'm sure all this will have been worth it though, no more gall stone attacks in the middle of the night , that excruciating pain. I will not miss my gall bladder one bit.
Just to let you know that I'm recovering well from my key hole surgery just over a week ago. Its the first time ever I've been operated on , which I think is quite good for a girl of my age :). Very very nerve wracking though , I don't think I realised how nervous I would be about it.
My daughter drove me to the hospital and was with me in my own private room until they asked me to go up to theatre. At that point she left me and I slowly followed the nurse to just outside theatre at which point I was met by the "team" , who jostled me in to position on the bed , altered all the bedding , put needles into my hands and tried to crack funny jokes (supposedly to calm me down , ha ha). I never got to count down from 10 (I've heard that's the best bit) , probably they just knocked me out straight away because I looked so downright scared.
Waking up was weird I can tell you. I was dreaming , not sure what about , but it was definitely a dream to start with , and then people (the nurses) talking to me. I think I kept drifting in and out. I do remember being wheeled back to my room , passing people in the corridor.
After surgery it took a while to eventually feel fit enough to get up and dressed ready for home. The nurses wanted to make sure I ate and drank before they would let me go. I ordered a sandwich which I reckon took me over an hour to eat , I just kept falling asleep after each bite.
At home now , resting as much as I can. The 1st week I didn't do much , never left the house, had family members do my shopping for me and cook for me. I am now at a stage where I am venturing out and about , slowing trying to get my independence again. I know when I have done too much though. My body aches , not where the stitches are but in my back and sides.
I'm sure all this will have been worth it though, no more gall stone attacks in the middle of the night , that excruciating pain. I will not miss my gall bladder one bit.
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Prototyping
After I went on my fairisle course last year I have been wanting to incorporate fairisle into my work for sale on Etsy. Today was the day that I decided to have a play.
I took a strategy I had learnt in my full time work , that of building a prototype , something that could easily be delivered with the tools I had already and that could be shown to people to get feedback and views.
I was going to build a prototype! I always knit a swatch anyway when working with new yarn , knitting new stitches or combining colours together but this time I was going to be concentrating on colour combinations and the pattern and incorporating the whole thing in to a finished article.
I had already knit quite a few fingerless gloves so had the basic shape already in my head.
I had purchased some yarn the other day to knit into cushion backs but it was not suitable so I decided that I could use this is in my prototype.
And most importantly two of the colours matched my new casual coat so I could knit the prototype for me to wear with my coat. I love showing off my work.
I picked up the 1st pattern book with some fairisle patterns in and quickly decided on one that had inspired me.
I liked the look of the 2 blocks of pattern at the bottom , nice and simple. So after knitting the rib I knit these rows.
But I had a problem straight away , the 2 colours I picked , the 2 colours that matched my coat were too similar to each other , they blended in. Not the look I was after at all.
But I continued.
Once I had knitted the thumb , I restarted the fairisle pattern. This time trying to do the top block of pattern.
I decided to incorporate another colour into the pattern, hoping that this would bring the colours to life.
so a little green has been used before finishing off in the mustard and the ribbed top.
And here's the finished prototype and I like it ! it brings my coat to life !
but there is room for improvement don't you think?
Want to see the end result , perfected a few days later? https://www.etsy.com/listing/123611835/rustic-fairisle-handwarmers-womens
I took a strategy I had learnt in my full time work , that of building a prototype , something that could easily be delivered with the tools I had already and that could be shown to people to get feedback and views.
I was going to build a prototype! I always knit a swatch anyway when working with new yarn , knitting new stitches or combining colours together but this time I was going to be concentrating on colour combinations and the pattern and incorporating the whole thing in to a finished article.
I had purchased some yarn the other day to knit into cushion backs but it was not suitable so I decided that I could use this is in my prototype.
And most importantly two of the colours matched my new casual coat so I could knit the prototype for me to wear with my coat. I love showing off my work.
I liked the look of the 2 blocks of pattern at the bottom , nice and simple. So after knitting the rib I knit these rows.
But I continued.
Once I had knitted the thumb , I restarted the fairisle pattern. This time trying to do the top block of pattern.
I decided to incorporate another colour into the pattern, hoping that this would bring the colours to life.
so a little green has been used before finishing off in the mustard and the ribbed top.
And here's the finished prototype and I like it ! it brings my coat to life !
Want to see the end result , perfected a few days later? https://www.etsy.com/listing/123611835/rustic-fairisle-handwarmers-womens
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