An update
March 28, 2008
Wow, I was just deleting some spammy comments and realised how long it’s been since I blogged. I blame real life, it gets in the way so often. So what I have been up to? Well the Aussie Knitters group at Ravelry is doing a Bag Lady Swap, so I’ve been making my pals bag. We had the option of following a basic theme or being stalked/surprised. I chose stalk/surprise so I hope my lack of updates hasn’t made it too hard for my bag maker 
I actually made two bags, I was a bit nervous about my knitted version so I whipped up a little tote style bag at the last minute.
Before we got matched I had bookmarked all these felted bag patterns for options, but it turns out my pal doesn’t like wool so I had to rethink and ended up making up my own (I dare not say design, because it wasn’t that well planned) bag. I hope it is well received despite my inability to sew in a straight line.
Apart from that I have finished a few hats in preparation for winter, my favourite of which is Foliage in Lettuce Malabrigo from Yarnandkisses. Who knew Malabrigo was so deliciously soft and yummy! Unfortunately word got out that it was finally available in Australia and quickly sold out of some colours so we have to wait for a new shipment to arrive.
I also finished the obligatory Clapotis using 2 skeins of 8ply Merino/Silk from The Knittery, but it’s still blocking. I’m now working on Seraphim (lace shawl) by Miriam Felton in Rowanspun 4ply so I hope it will be cosy and warm despite being full of holes
I’ve also been trying to find the time to practice my spinning. Up until now I’ve just been using an Ashford student spindle, having a bit of trouble with merino but then I got two new green jade spindles from Butterflygirldesign at etsy, which I love muchly. They spin so fast! Im trying very hard to resist her 3 month spindle/fibre club.
This is a small amount of brown Corriedale from EGMTK (much love for the yummy fibre store) that I have been somewhat successful at spinning. Those toilet paper rolls are handy!
Otherwise it has all been work, work and work. In fact so busy at work that I took this semester off uni because I didn’t think I would cope with the workload between work and other problems. Anyhooooo, all is well despite the occasional drama
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Hi,
THANK YOU so much!!! I have received your beautiful package today. Thank you for the lovely bags, I LOVE them. You have done so well, despite the lack of information. I love the yarn, the colour, the japanese fabric… I love it all. I will post on Ravelry soon, but please forgive the photos, as we have a dark rainy day today here in the west.
Thank you for your time in taking part in this swap, I am very lucky to have had you as my partner!
CK
You’re most welcome, I’m glad that you like them
Got a chance to work on my sewing skills some more so it was a learning experience for me.
Thank you again, it felt like I was having a birthday the day I received your package. It has been great seeing everyone getting their bags and they are all so different.
Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful creations.
CK