Glampervan

I came across this adorable pattern on the Riley Blake Blog. It's a fantastic Camper Van Pincushion.  If you'd like to make one here is a link to the instructions http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Crimea_river

I've got loads of posts to catch up on.  It's been a busy summer, with several community projects coming to an end, a trip home to see the family and new fabrics regularly arriving.  I've not had a chance to do much blogging. 

Tonight's is a little photo show from the library knitting project at Hulme Library, Manchester.  It was part of a larger project to set up knitting groups in several of the Manchester Libraries with each one culminating with a yarn bombing project.  I worked with just the Hulme group and we decided on a creepy crawl/flower themed project.  We (me and Caroline who ran the day time group) were amazed by the amount of work that was turned in.  Most the participants were total beginners.  WELL DONE! 

It was part of the "Hume is Where the Art Is" Festival.  There were loads of performers, food and craft stalls. 

There was a little surprise... I found baggies of drugs under one of the trees. It was very exciting. I had to find the po po and turn it in. Back to the knitting......

This crochet was done by a total beginner.  I'm so impressed.

And some more......

Amazing bird house.......

Sweet little butterflies......

There was a story teller amoungst us.... and you can see our knitting gazebo in the background.

All in all, it was fantastic project and I feel sad it has ended.  Thank you to everyone who took part.



Thank you Zoe and Sally for sharing your sewing projects.  They are both wonderful and sew well made. 

This gadget case is made by Zoe from Buttoned up and Pinned down.  She makes sweet gadget cases, bunting, and all sorts of loveliness.You can find her on Folksy http://folksy.com/items/3220042-Gadget-case- and follow all her makes http://buttoneduppinneddown.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/giveaway-by-stitch-me-lane-fabrics-and.html

The next picture sent in this week is made by Little Sally Waters.  She makes vintage fabric cushions.  Check out the one with the cowboys!  I have a weekend weekness for all things cowboy.  She had a request for a cushion with camera's on it and this is what she made....... nice!  This fabric is one of my newest and is selling like hot cakes. 

You can see more of her work at http://folksy.com/shops/littleSallyWaters

Amazing Knits

Just wanted to share some pictures from the various knitting drop-ins. 

Lecien Giveaway

Very Berry Handmade and I are teaming up this week for an exciting giveaway.  The winner will receive a fat quarter bundle by Lecien Japan and 2 metres of red spotty print bias binding.  These beautiful prints are from the Old and New 1930's collection and are 100% cotton.  I've received a new shipment so please visit http://stitchmelane.com/fabric-by-maker/lecien-fabrics to see the full range.

To enter, visit Very Berry Handmade's website and leave a comment about this giveaway.  If you're not already familiar with her wonderful blog it is definately one to follow.  It is packed full of wonderful crochet patterns (my latest love), sewing tips, shopping guides, yummy recipes and much more!   The site was set up by Ali Burdon and Sandy.  Ali has recently started selling Liberty prints, so be sure to check them out.

For another chance to win visit Very Berry's Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/Veryberryhandmade?ref=ts, follow her on twitter and retweet for an extra chance to win as well.

Crochet update

I recently learned to crochet and am in love.  Oh, no. A new hobby!  I'm currently co-teaching some knitting and crochet classes at Hulme Library.  It will culminate in an outdoor display during the Hulme festival.  The theme is flowers and creepy crawlies.  We've been making bugs, flowers and allsorts.  I thought it would also be nice to have some bunting hanging from tree to tree.  I saw this pattern on line http://lilley.typepad.com/lilley/2010/07/crochet-granny-bunting-a-pattern.html and decided to have a go.  It is essentially a granny square with three corners instead of four.  I've made a few to see how they are looking.  Here are the results:

While I was looking for a bunting pattern, I came across these fantastic day of the dead designs and free pattern.  I can't wait to have a go..... http://www.sharalambethdesigns.com/2011/08/skull-crochet-pattern.html

I love seeing what people make!  When I parcel up fabric to send to someone I always wonder what it will be used for.  That's why I'm always delighted to see picture of what you've made with the fabrics you've bought from my shop.  I've had three send recently and here they are..... I'm so impressed!

First up is the talented Clare Dutton owner and maker of DollyCool http://dollycool.co.uk  She's been making some real lovelies.  This is a pencil skirt out of Alexander Henry Folklorico Fabric.

And this is her uber cool Russian Doll Dress.  It has a true retro vibe.  Check out her website for amazing jewellery and accessories.

Next up are these adorable dungarees from Little Glad Rags.  Gemma makes amazing children's clothes.  They are beautifully made and different from what you find in the high street shops.  You can see loads more of her beautiful clothes on her facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/littlegladrags