On my desk this week is a little task I've been meaning to do for ages. As my eyes get older I'm finding it harder to read the sizes on some of my knitting needles and crochet hooks, so I've been embroidering the sizes onto the pockets.
I want to say a big thank you for all the kind words and good wishes about my hand - the healing has been a slow process and I've had a complication but I'm very lucky and thankful it's livable with and not too restrictive now - it's little steps!
I'm linking up with Julia over at WOYWW this week.
I'm linking up with Julia over at WOYWW this week.
Hi Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to add the sizes, you’ll know what’s missing then. Think I might pinch that idea for my needle roll. Not that I knit much but it would be good to be more organised.
Sounds like you’re managing ok with your hand now.
Lynn xx 7
Relief at the hand progress, little is good as long as it’s in the right direction! love the neat embroidered numbers, a lovely idea....possibly all the looking at the needles and hooks while inspire you at some point!
ReplyDeleteGood to keep hearing the news that your hand is getting there bit by bit. Such a downer when you are a crafter to have hands that don't work as they should.
ReplyDeleteI love your needle roll - did you make it originally - by that I mean before you put the embroidery on it? That is a great idea - me, it would have been via biro or felt tip, I am no stitcher and certainly embroidery has me beaten.
Take care
Hugs, Neet 11 xx
What a clever idea - and beautifully executed, of course. Sorry to hear that things have been slower than hoped with the hand, but every step forwards is a good one.
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That's a very good idea Diana, a beautiful way of personalising even if you do not knit as often as you may have it makes your tool case very unique to you. Your crochet hooks are beautiful btw, i'm not a knitter and can not crochet but after seeing your scrubbies in your last post that I missed It makes me want to start. Amazing & ever inspirational thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best with your hand, baby steps are better than non, Take care & Happy WoywW Tracey #10
So glad your hand is a little better - these things seem to take so long to heal and get back to normal. I love your little needle roll. I made one but mine is not so pretty and I wish I made it big enough to add the neat little sizes!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are doing a bit better. Have a great rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteGlenda #18
Hi Diana, so glad to hear the hand is healing, even if it's slowly. Great idea with the embroidery, and it looks fab. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #3 X
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your hand is slowly improving, Diana. It certainly is a long slow process, and I hope it continues. Your embroidered numbers look printed, they are so accurate! Beautifully done, and what a good idea. The pouch itself is a little work of art and quite delightful.
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Shoshi #21
That's a very good idea, saves squinting! Glad the hand is improving. Helen #1
ReplyDeleteOh it is so lovely, and a beautiful way of keeping the needles safe , looking so cosy , too , Diana .
ReplyDeleteI really hope your hand will be itself again, so you can return to much more creative time , my friend. Hugs, Dorthe
Good news on your hand improving. My first thought seeing your photo was lace making tools. I love old wooden sewing/crafty items. I too have issues with eyes. I've started to use Bold print on my blog otherwise always use cheap readers. Enjoy a good week.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with the knitting needles and crochet hooks and it's a very pretty bag roll too. I do hope your hand continues to improve. Thanks for the lovely comment over at mine. Have a happy creative woyww, Angela x16x
ReplyDeleteI am glad your hand is slowly on the mend Diana. Love that knitting/crochet needle roll and adding the sizes is a great idea. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #2
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog, Diana, and I'm glad you like my Zentangle-related drawings. You should definitely give it a try if you feel the urge! It is very relaxing and so portable, too - easy to do if you are out and about and having to wait, or on your lap in front of the TV! You are right about the kitties being so big. They weigh a ton these days, especially when you've got two of them lying on top of each other! They do keep one nice and warm, though.
ReplyDeleteShoshi x #21
What a good idea Diana. Pleased to hear your hand improving more. Anne x 19
ReplyDeleteHello Diana, that's a very good idea to add the sizes to your needle roll. Hope your hand continues to improve with time. Elizabeth x #20
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