03 April 2006
I spent most of Sunday making gifts for various people, and this is one of my favourite results:
It's crocheted from Noro Silk Garden, and the colours are a bit brighter than I would usually like, although I do really like the pouch. I'm most pleased with this:
It's lined with a Rowan print, and I just happened to have a zip that matches perfectly. The construction of this pouch is probably better than any I've done before. I machine sewed the lining to the zip and then used the tiniest, most invisiblest hand stitches to attach the crocheted outside. Looking at it makes me feel supremely clever, and I almost wish I could keep it, but it's going to be happily winging its way to America soon.
Now it's time to talk about something that's rarely discussed on this blog: exercise! Er, well, running and charity, really. Nobody really knows why, but I've signed up for the Race for Life, a 5k which is happening on June 4th in the city. That means I've got exactly two months to get fit, or at least fit-ish. Something not unlike fit, let's say.
It's a fund-y raise-y type event, and I've set my fundraising goal at £125. I can't decide whether this is daunting or not, but if you'd like to, you can donate by clicking here and then doing whatever it asks you to. You will earn a special place in my heart for all time if you do. I'm also planning to make some special prints and other various crafty wares to sell, the proceeds from which will go towards my goal.
Here's hoping I can do it!
That is truly adorable!
posted by Gemma at April 3, 2006 09:06 PM
Anyone who can invisibly sew like that can certainly raise the monet they are aiming for in a charity run!
posted by cally at April 4, 2006 12:23 AM
Man -- what don't you do well, girl!
posted by Alicia P. at April 4, 2006 06:53 PM