Working away...

 Chalkboard wallet that I made yesterday-needs to be adjusted slightly.  I think next time I will make the fabric wallet larger so I have room to topstitch instead of slipstitching the opening closed.

Some fluffy, warm thrum mitts for the upcoming winter!  These were pre-ordered; so 2 pairs down, 3 to go!!

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A special order complete

I had an order for charcoal gray and white thrum mitts a couple of weeks ago, I didn't promise to get them done since I've been busy with sewing, but I was able to finish them last night.  Knitting is a great hobby for in the evening when you want to watch a bit of tv but still be creating something!  Anyhow, I'll be linking this up to The Needle and Thread Network today, a place to discover lots of different fibre/fabric artists from all over Canada.

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Raspberry thrum mitts

I finished up these mittens last night, I love the color of these.  So pretty. 

The fair in PEI went really well.  Saw a lot of great people and return customers (you know who you are!) so it was a fun social event too.

Tomorrow is my day for the Sew Sisters blog hop.  I chose a great little bundle of fabric to give away, so be sure to check back tomorrow for all the details!!

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How to stay occupied in the car.....

When we have a long drive ahead of us in the car (as long as I'm a passenger, obviously) I like to make thrum mitts to add to my table at craft fairs.  I finished this pair while we were in Newfoundland and I thought I'd share this photo with the ladies at the Needle and Thread Network!

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Rainbow Thrum Mitts

I've been making these mitts forever, but I went to a mill in PEI this summer and she had bags and bags of colorful roving wool. So instead of the usual white thrums, I opted for some bright colors. And they are so warm and soft when you put your hand in, love them! I'll be adding these to my craft fair pile, it's growing (slowly!) I stumbled upon a blog called Stitched in Color and she is having a fall linky party and is including knitted items. So in honor of her Celebrate Color theme, I am linking these mitts over there today.

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Turquoise Thrum Mitts

Another pair of thrum mitts finished. I think this is my favorite pair yet, I love the turquoise color-not easy to find. I bought this ball from a local sheep farmer at the Seaport Farmers market in Halifax. It`s a cold, cloudy day here today so I spent all day cleaning the house. I must reward myself now by going down to my little sewing area.

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Red and Pink mitts

I have some different colors of roving wool (used to make the little thrums) besides the white, so thought I would try a different color combo for these mitts. I like the red thrums, I think it contrasts well with the light pink. But I must admit, my favorite is still a dark mitt, with the white thrums. The next ball I have is a beautiful turquoise color, I bought it at the Seaport Market in Halifax from a farmer in Liscombe I believe. Have a good day!

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2 more pairs of thrum mitts

I finished the teal thrum mitts last night, and the burgundy ones a little while ago. Thought I'd show you these colors, I especially love the teal ones. These mitts are a bit slow going, adding each little thrum, but I love the end result. And in the winter, there's lots of late night tv I like to watch, so that's when I knit. Have a good day!

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Thrum mittens

I've made these mittens off and on for around 15 years. Once I finished dental hygiene school and was working, I found I needed something to do in the night (since I didn't have to study anymore!!). Anyhow, I finished the red pair last night and thought I would be post some pics.

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