Thursday, October 27, 2011

Going dotty again

Remember a while back I showed you mysterious little piles of fabric? Well, now I can tell you what I was up to.

dotty cuffs
I made a few dotty cuffs for some sweet far-away friends.

dotty cuff g closeup

dotty cuff s closeup
It was lovely thinking about them with every little wonky stitch.

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dotty cuff a closeup

dotty cuff backs
It was fun to plunge into my collection of fabric scraps, mostly lovely Liberty Tana Lawn.

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dotty cuff_Sonia

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dotty cuff_Arounna

dotty cuff_Geninne
I really enjoy this kind of hand-stitching. So relaxing. Quite a bit like knitting, actually.

Wouldn't it be nice to embellish the hem of a skirt or coat with this type of appliqué? One day I might even try my hand at creating a more ambitious Alabama Chanin-style garment. But first I have a ton of knitting to catch up on. To my delighted surprise, the Bookhou knits have been selling well, and I need to send more to Arounna. I guess I'm not the only one who feels the need to bundle up. Brrr... it's getting cold around here!

Hope you stay warm, wherever you are.

15 comments:

  1. Margie OomenOctober 27, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    i am so looking forward to seeing you next weekend and if you like I could take some back with me to deliver to arounna. I am not surprised at all that they are selling well. They are gorgeous and yes it is getting cold in these parts.
    xo

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  2. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    so so beautiful!

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  3. JulesOctober 28, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Very beautiful! I love them all but especially the one with a base of stripes... and congratulations on the joy of your knits being loved by others! I am not surprised either- they are very lovely.

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  4. AnnikaOctober 28, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    These are gorgeous. They must have taken you so long to make!

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  5. CarleneOctober 28, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I love them! How about a little pocket on a cardigan?

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  6. elizaOctober 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    they are lovely! what lucky friends, to receive such beautiful mementos!

    looking back at the knits you made, i'm curious: would you make a pattern for the givre mittens? i think they are quite lovely...

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  7. AlineOctober 28, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    how adorable. I love the dark background fabric in your photo.

    I have been itching to start needlepoint cushions and embroidery...I should be finished by the time the kids are grown up...

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  8. madderOctober 28, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I love all those fabrics...so pretty.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    they are each so very special
    and so gorgeous, in many ways
    ♥
    not very surprised your knits have been selling great !!
    way to go, girl !
    oxox

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  10. AnnieOctober 29, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    These are gorgeous, especially the one with stripes!

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  11. micheleOctober 30, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    these cuffs are so lovely! i think my favorite is the one second from the bottom. your handstitches look so sweet. and i agree - handsewing is so relaxing.

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  12. megNovember 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    How adorable! It is like a fabric charm bracelet. How lucky your friends are!

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  13. Kathleen MaunderNovember 4, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I love the combination of dotty (I know you didn't intend it that way) and wonky in your descriptions. Crazy and a bit off is good!!!!

    They are beautiful and look like they take some patience to make.

    Snowflakes in the air here today. :)

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  14. olga inoueMay 19, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    these are very tender, nicole

    and all your knitted
    things, photos

    thank you

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  15. Our photos + Crosstitch patternsSeptember 29, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    So beautiful!
    Greetings...

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