Then why am I sewing so much? We could blame the weather, but I almost never leave the house.
Sewing
After yesterday’s exercise in frustration, I needed a sewing win. Enter the Tekura Tee. This pattern popped up in my inbox from I Think Sew and I was drawn to its simplicity. I had some Born to Knit fabric left over from a Melba Dress, and decided to sew a “muslin” with it. I didn’t have enough fabric for a seam allowance, but I went with it. It’s a little snug. Adding a seam allowance for the next one should rectify that. I’ve got more knitting tattoo print interlock that will be perfect for this pattern, and maybe I’ll make a navy and white polka dot one as well.
I also finished sewing a shirt for Bob this week!
Dyeing
I dyed some Virginia cotton and wool blend yarn with tansy from my garden using an iron mordant this week. You can read all about it at this link.
Knitting
On the knitting front, I picked up my Hansel Hap for TV knitting. I’m almost ready to start the center square decreases. I also started the colorwork on my 2 Spooky Halloween Hat.
This has been a Year of Projects (YOP) update. You can read my updated list here, and my original list at this link. You can find out more about the group on Ravelry or Backstage Kath’s YOP bloggers list.
Snakes & Cranes 
A busy week and what cute tops you’ve made. Good to see you continuing the Halloween theme. You will be top to toe Halloween by October 😃
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That’s the plan! 😁
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Oh Wow!!!
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The tops you have been making are all so cute. You have done such a nice job on all of them. You have had a busy and productive week.
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Thank you, Marsha!
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Love the fabric you picked for the shirt – how fun! I think we all get in our grooves and if you’re enjoying sewing right now, I say run with it. 🙂
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I think the top looks great and of course the material is perfect. Interesting the way the yarn took the dye. Kinda a yellow sheen versus yellow color. Looks like some fun colorwork to keep you busy.
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The tee looks like it is a perfect fit and all your projects look shop bought!
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Thank you for including the link to the dying page. That yarn almost exactly matches the dress I’m currently wearing, made back in May: https://kayak2016blog.wordpress.com/2022/05/12/finished-sewing-projects/
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Oh wow! Yes!
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This is a really cute top! I need to sew more, but just have too much else going on right now. You’re providing some great inspiration, though! And I’ve been stalking the patterns you’re making. I’m going to try some of them myself (eventually).
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That’s such a lovely top. Im trying not to be tempted down the route of sewing but the fabrics are just so fabulous.
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That is a great tee! Also your hap and Halloween hat look awesome 🙂 You are having a busy making week!
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Thanks Marilee!
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What cute fabric! Yes you were born to knit (and to make clothes)!
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What a darling top! I love the yarn you dyed from the tansy…what a great color! I tried to use the link to the Hansel Hap but it didn’t work….it loks very cool whatever it is and I love T.V. projects.
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Thank you. I’ll check that link!
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