Merry Christmas-Deck the Halls

I am sitting here listing to Christmas carols and chilling rushing to finish this blog before I hit the sack. I've been trying to do t his post for days, I don't know why the computer gods are messing with me. However, despite all these minor obstacles and challenges in my way , I've been keeping very
busy. I made this crochet boloro for Purls of Hope, a Charity I contribute to on my job, this was my last project for the year. This pattern is from Bebbie Stroller 'Happy Hooker" Stich N Bitch learn to crochet book (p168) . I should have made it in a solid color to really show the beautiful pattern, next time maybe. It's the holiday's so I made my self a Kwanzaa project tote & bag set. The fabric is from leftovers African print in purple & gold.
This is the inside of the bag, I made pockets and it;s fully lined.

I had so may sock patterns I printed off the webb, and then Necia (Thank you necia) sent me about an 90 pages so I decided to cover a portofolio and made a album to put them in. All you need is a little imagination you don't really need a pattern , I used the portfolio a guide to make the pattern , 1 yrd of your favorite print some batting, fabric glue, lace, ribbons etc. and your imagination.

At the moment there is very little on my needles due to the holidays, I just finished a pair of socks it will be on my next post, I am finally knitting my self a scarf I needed it too.

That's it folks
Here is wishing you guys a very



Merry Christmas from our "Village to your Village"

The KENNEDY'S
Marva

Someting old and Something new

Something old, something new

I have taken an hiatus and did not updated my blog for what seems like eons. It's not as if I've been posting every week, LOL.
Now I'll be playing catch-up. Lets see where to start.......

I went to Knit Festival in Union Square Park for the first time and I had a ball. When I got home I joined Sit & Knit meet-up group. I forgot to reboot my camera when it died on me, so no pic.

I finally finished my 2 knitting project I was working on my first sock, I made these two diffrent booties, I'm hooked. The pic's are a wee bit dark! sorry.

I am a newbie at knitting, I started this summer with the help of (harlempurl) Chante and
(theyarndragon) Kim these two sweeties are my tutors.

My forte is Crocheting and Sewing.

Since my last post I've been sewing, crocheting, reading and knitting etc, etc.
I went to the Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck and I am still high.
After I stored my haul I realized I did not take pictures of my stash oops, I live in an old apt. Bldg., with high ceilings and the shelf spaces, in the closets are up to the ceiling, and I'm 5.2" tall need I say more. So when I find a tall man, I 'm so happy I grab him, and take advantage of the moment to store everything that needs to be stored. After storing everything I realized that my haul became the victim of my closet and there went their Kodak moment, guess that was not going to get a ladder.

I did take pictures of these two sexy guys they got all my attention so blame them. One of my favorite mementos at Rhinebeck I love Alpacas, meet Lamborghini (white) and JJ (black).

Sewing has always been one of my favorite hobbies.

I made this fully lined jacket, last spring, the fabric is embroidery cotton broadcloth and the pattern is Butterick (5696) pattern. Vogue and Butterick are my favorite patterns. When I find a pattern for pants or jacket that fits well I use it until it's in tatters.

I made for this African outfit to celebrate the 28 days in February they
gave me to celebrate my heritage.

This skirt is worn by Panamanian peasant women it is part of their cultural/ethnic attire. I made it to compliment my African attire, now I can celebrate both cultures.
I can't seems tp do anything iwith moderation (it's the Libra in me, when my scale goes off balance, it is not a good thing.) I went ethnic crazy last summer so I decided why not do campesina (p easant) skirts?
So what the hell, I made myself a National peasant skirt to compliment my African heritage.

Last month I made these projects for some leftover African prints mostly scraps, I underlined 2 of them, and these are the ones I finished.

Spindle bag Molita bag (www.rainforestat.com)

I made this dress about 20-25 yrs ago, the yarn is unknown, all I remember is that is was a nylon type stretchable thread, its a one size fits all, fit you have a nice tan you could wear it with the bear essentials, very sexy dress with the right "bod"

My first pair of real knitted slipper socks for a child, I used Caron Simply Soft yarn.

Here is one o f my many Wip’s, I do have a good excuse for this one so maybe some laziness too. However, I need 'Time" to finish and hem this dress. I need extra time to spare it's about 2 yards wide and I have to measure every inch to make sure that the hem is even all around and its fully lined to boot. That means pinning and basting every inch. Add to those 15 buttonholes to make and sew on, OK! See what I mean by "a good excuse". That's why it's in the Wip category.

This is the pattern for the dress, it's a Butterick (6025) is a little raggedy but it still visible.

Another 'SUMMER PROJECT" is these sleeves. I am making a two piece pants/top and using two 'Mola" sleeves, (www.rainforestart.com) "Molas are made on the San Blas Islands in Panama.The needlework done on this sleeve' is done by hand, by the
Kuna Indian women, check the site out. I have the fabric and I know what style I want to make just need to find the perfect pattern.

I am currently knitting a pair of socks and a bag I just started both so I'll be posting them as they progress...

Adios
Happy Crafting, knitting or what ever blow's your skirt,
Marvalous