Big Shed Tidy Up

I forgot to take my camera to the knitting day we had yesterday at Annie's house so you can't see great pictures of everyone rolling felt balls, eating great food, enjoying Annie's wonderful (tidy) house, learning how to knit cables (thank you Anne) and generally adoring baby Angus!

Sorry, but thank you for your hospitality Annie.

But I had a big shed tidy day today and here are some photos of the 'after' effects - I would have been too embarrassed to show you any 'before' ones.

Have you gathered that I like pink?

Here is the sewing machine corner - lets take a closer look at that fantastic cotton reel rack shall we.....

I asked my Dad if he could knock together a bit of wood with some nails in to hold a few of my cottons - I should have known that he would create a fabulous design and expertly crafted alternative! Exactly what I wanted! Thank you Dad!!

one of my many 'works in progress' this is rug wool, knitted up quite loosely then washed on 60' with the jeans - originally meant to be a throw - looking like being a cushion - how often does that happen!

Finished this the other day Ali - its about 8'' by 8'' - needs finishing - of course - with some nice backing and a hook. Anyone like to suggest what they think it is? It isn't supposed to be anything in particular - but what do you see?

And finally - by popular demand - one of the 'things' I made at the Julie Arkell weekend from the last post. I hope it makes you laugh as much as it did my boys - all three of them - Geoff quite spectacularly - in that way you know he does Martha.

Looking forward to Tuesday when my girl comes home.

Comments

[Annie]

I had a great time yesterday with all my knitting pals - what a lovely afternoon.
Who would have thought you could have that much fun with nine women and a baby, wool, a bowl of hot water and some soap? I hope we can arrange a similar event soon.

Am very impressed by the tidiness of the shed and love the cotton reel holder. Your dad is a gem.

I think the 'doll' is a delight - more posts please!

love, Annie

[Hanna]

I love pink too! And the wall hanging is so cool, I think of my favourit colours together when I see it! Like your dollie too, and her little cupboard - way to go! Lots of great stuff going on at your house!

[Hanna]

oh, and way to go dad - can I borrow him?

[Lindsey]

You have such a lovely organised shed! Such a great place to work with everything to hand - especially the cotton reels - what a great dad you have :)

[weirdbunny]

Is it a hairy carrot.

I can't beleive that's a shed!!! way too fantastic for a shed. That's the best craft room ever. I would make loads of stuff sitting in there, so insperational!!!!!!

[wendy]

Your shed is wonderful. Lucy must be related to you everything in her world is pink. Can I ask what you keep in the lovely glasses on the shelves? Your Dad is simply wonderful and becomming a bit of a blog hero. I think that looks like a little creature on the move.

[katie]

I like hairy carrot - but I think wendy has it - little creature on the move. I think that is what I will call it!

[filambulle]

Everything so colourful and wonderful! Very nice and inspiring...

[India]

Hey - how about coming to tidy MY craft room? It's the longest WIP I've had!
India

[Ellie]

LOVE YOUR BLOG. Great cotton holder. I could do with one of those for the huge pack of 72 i got from robsonandmason.co.uk- it's ace.

I will keep looking at your blog!To see how much thread you add to it.

I love Arkells work, did you see the SELVEDGE ISSUE that she was in?

Ellie and baby Ezra,