A Year of Projects Update - week 6

 I feel like I have a lot to update this week!  But I am likely to be unable to update for the next couple of weeks so I will make this one count!

On the projects front - I did do some of my socks by Stephen West and almost finished the Desktop set after losing at yarn chicken!  But I shall give more detail of these when they are done.  

I also wanted to make a start on my second Goodwood dress - however I could not find the pattern I wanted to use for love nor money!  So found a different pattern, but as I hadn't made it before (Freya by Tilly and the Buttons) I decided to make a wearable muslin from my Christmas fabric (bought years ago very cheaply).  I used my sewing machine for this (shock!) as it was stretch fabric and I dislike doing zig zag stitch by hand!  Anyway, it turned out lovely, but the neck was a bit wide.

So, I  decided to make some tweaks and do another muslin - this time a sweatshirt for yoga!

This is perfect, so in a couple of weeks I shall embark on my second Goodwood dress!

So what with the sewing, this week has been busy.  

Monday, I met with my cousin and uncle and walked to the local park and zoo which was lovely  - I haven't been for ages so it was really enjoyable.

Wednesday, I went with a friend to the coast, where we went for a swim, an 8 mile walk, and a second swim.

On Friday, I met with a work mate and went to a different part of the coast for afternoon tea and cocktails!

Now I keep saying I won't be checking in for a couple of weeks and that is because I am embarking on my 'epic walk' on Tuesday.  I am walking the Tamara Way in aid of Macmillan from Wednesday.  It is an 87 mile walk split into seven sections - I take the train to my accommodation near the start point on Tuesday, then will be going out to do the seven sections each day.  My family will be joining me while I am doing stage 6 and will meet me at the end point of stage 7.

We are then spending a further 3 days in North Devon and then going for a long weekend down to St Ives in Cornwall.  I think I am ready - the rucksack is packed and my nails are done!

In case you are interested,  my JustGiving page is here.  And I will try to post my daily progress using an app called Polar steps - I am there as Lucy Bowen.

Absolutely no pressure on either, I am sure to fill you in on the highlights on my return!

I hope everyone has a great couple of weeks and I will catch up again soon 😊

A Year of Projects Update - week 5

 I missed last week.   Didn't quite mean to, but I spent most of last Sunday driving back to Somerset to meet up with my brother.

I have been doing some crafting since breaking up for the summer.   

I finished my first dress for Goodwood.   This is not thd best picture but will havd to do for a moment - then I will do a modelled shot!!

We are going to the Goodwood Revival in September and so I need 2 dresses for the Saturday and Sunday- this is the first. 

I have also nearly finished the Desktop vest but have now ran out of wool - I have ordered a last ball but need to wait for it to arrive.

I have therefore, started a new project!  I fancied a fitted Cardigan, so I've decided on Joy by Veera Valimaki.

I am going to use some John Arbon Textiles yarn and I have made a few inroads on the yoke already.

I have a somewhat busy week this week - all nice!  Meeting friends and doing a bit of walking.  Last week I, not only visited Somerset, but also went to London to check out where my gran used to live.

Anyway,  me and my friend had a lovely day and found out a bit more history of the family!

And that is that for this week.  It's a busy one ahead, but I should be able to report in next week - I hope everyone has a great week 😊 

A Year of Projects Update - week 3

 The end of term is now in touching distance!  Just two days this week.

I have finished my Windlass.

I'm really pleased with it - it is knit in John Arbon Textiles yarn.

I didn't really do much on my socks, but did pick the Desktop vest back up.

I'm knitting this in Ulysse by de rerum natura in the caramel colourway.  The pattern is one from Squidney Knits through the Squid school of vintage knitting.

I've been trying to finish the book - The Room of Lost Things by Stella Duffy as it is due back to the library this week and I'm enjoying it so don't want it unfinished!  I've already renewed it the maximum I can online so I have to finish it for Wednesday!

Otherwise,  it is the end of term on Tuesday and on Thursday I am going to London with a friend to see the houses and school that my grandma lived in and went to.   I have several addresses from where I've been going through mum's things.  I also intend to go back to Somerset to sort through a few more things next Sunday.

And that is it for this week.  I hope you all have a good week. 😊