I am busy working on a few things for the new little baby who is due at the end of next month. I did order some yarn from Mary Maxim but for some reason it is held up and so I went to the Len's Mills in Toronto - just to look around - and this is what I picked up.
It is soft and suitable for either a boy or a girl. There is just a little hint of yellow in it. I did have a turquoise blend in my hands but I put it back and picked this one instead. I may just go back to get some other yarn that they had - or perhaps some backing fabric for the quilt. I was a bit rushed so I didn't really look at the fabrics all that much. It's nice to have a Len's Mills in the area. Better than travelling to Guelph.
I just had to start the sweater yesterday. It was searching for the correct size needles that held me back but I finally found the size 4mm that I was looking for. I thought it was nice that the bottom of the sweater started off in the green - totally unplanned. See the yellow?
I'm also cross stitching a card. Little Luc got a card when he was born and his mom framed it along with some of his baby pictures so I figured his sibling needed a card too. This one is a different design and I do believe it was a kit that I won in a giveaway.
Continuing on with the doll quilts, I came across a small baggie of these little one and a half inch squares of fabric. I think they were a freebie from some manufacturer. Anyway, I sewed them up in strips and will be adding some solid (or print) fabric to make a top for a little doll quilt. Talk about using stuff from my stash - this is a bit ridiculous but I just wanted to see how far these little squares would go.
I am linking up with the
Needle and Thread Network so pop on over when you've got a minute to see what other Canadians are up to this week and go see what's on
Esther's blog for WIP for Wednesday.
Loving the baby wool! and the little squares! It's good to use up stash methinks.
ReplyDeleteLovely wool. It looks very soft and I think the colour is perfect. I had forgotten that Len's was now in Toronto...:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely time, knitting up baby things. Bliss...
ReplyDeleteNice yarn and cute little squares. I was not aware that there is a Len's Mills in Toronto. When did that happen?
ReplyDeleteLove the wool, Mary Maxim and Lens Mills...I miss these stores. We have nothing like them in my area of Quebec :(. Lucky you. Oh, I'll go to Guelph any day...grew up there ;). Have fun stitching. Cross stitching is always fun!
ReplyDeleteI like the wool! It will look lovely once it is knitted up.
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea with the card.
Three diverse and delightful projects - I particularly love the yarn you chose for the baby.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh so nice to be looking forward to a little one!!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting yarn Dolores! I look forward to how it works in your creation.
ReplyDeleteI knitted for the first 3 g-babies, but have decided not to bother anymore. Fourth one coming soon... I really enjoyed making the little items, and love how home knits look on babies, but my daughters apparently don't like home knits, so I'll not be wasting my time with it again... Pity really... Such darling yarns, patterns...
That yarn is indeed pretty! The sweater is sure to be loved, even if it fits for only 5 minutes due to baby growth!
ReplyDeleteYou're quite brave to sew those wee squares together...and have the strips match up in the end. I salute you!
Gee, Mary Maxim's is an hour from my house, shall I go give them a kick to get your yarn to you? LOL. I love that place.
ReplyDeleteEverything is so darling, Dolores, love the little sweater yarn...can't wait to see!
Very pretty wool, I love going to Len's Mills. Lots of fun stuff there. Oh I have a bag of those small squares too. LOL.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy knitting.
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ReplyDeleteI love the baby yarn you picked up, that bit of yellow should make it PERKY! I keep hearing about Len's Mills, but we have nothing like that out here in BC, I wonder if its worth the drive? hahaha!
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ReplyDeleteYou've got lots of things happening at your house. Love teddies, just too cute. The baby wool is so nice and baby clothes are fun to knit.
Cheers, Anita.
That will be a lovely sweater for a lucky baby. I'm curious to see the doll's quilt as I have plenty of 1 1/2" squares.
ReplyDeleteHmmm - didn't know Lens Mills carried yarn. Not that I've ever BEEN to Lens Mills - just seen their booth at the needlework show. Pretty yarn!
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