Project-a-month resolution: April

The resolution hit an unexpected and interesting detour this month. Rather than finishing something old, I was working on a commissioned project. Being paid to craft  – how good is that?


I can't reveal what it is it until the client has unveiled it, so will post about it later. But it was fun, challenging and took me 45 hours during March and April, so I've been hard at it.


I've also started a tweed cardigan for myself in this cheery shade:

The weather is starting to cool down here. This always makes me very happy, as winter is my favourite season. Even more excuse (as if one were needed!) to sit on the sofa engrossed in my knitting.

From the craft archives

I was at my mum's place over Easter and she still has this displayed in the spare bedroom. I made it when I was about 15. 

Retro-groovy, or worthy of Regretsy? I can't decide!

In my defence, it was the 1970s...

Whether it's hideous or not, this project taught me a lot of embroidery stitches and techniques I'd never encountered before. I guess I could look on it as the hippie equivalent of a sampler!


I also took a photo of the granny-square rug that I made when I was twelve, and which started my love affair with craft.

 

I like to think my tastes are a little more restrained these days!