Shade Tree Art

Jacques Cousteau Hat

Shirl — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:38:43 +0000

Found this pretty cool and free Jacques Cousteau Hat pattern by Typy. A great hat for men and a very quick knit. Made for Brack. Yarn is 220 Superwash Cascade Yarns. I loved working with yarn.

Starting a new tatting challenge.

Shirl — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:16:55 +0000

Here is my 1st entry for the 25 Motif Challenge of 2010. Button is a tatted motif using DMC 80 cotton thread in Ecru on a linen background. The button measures 1 1/8 inch diameter.

2009 Tatting 25 Motif Challenge

Shirl — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:46:37 +0000

Tatting Challenge – 25 of 25 Motif

Shirl — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:44:31 +0000

Woot! I have completed the challenge with this cute little motif. Pattern is from a Dover Needlework Series, Tatting Doilies & Edgings edited by Rita Weiss. Thread used is DMC 100 Cordonnet Special in white.

Tapered Ruffles Scarf

Shirl — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:11:45 +0000

I love this scarf so much….it has become a main staple in my wardrobe. Over Thanksgiving my Aunt liked it so much I gave it to her. So I made another one for myself in a little darker color. Pattern is Tapered Ruffles Scarf from Knit Ponchos, Wraps & Scarves by Jane Davis. Yarn is Premier Yarns Coral in Beige.

Tatting Challenge – 24 of 25 Motif

Shirl — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:39:52 +0000

Tatted bookmark made for a gift. Thread used is Lady Shuttle Maker’s hand dyed size 20 cotton in Coffee n Cream. Measures 5 1/2 inches.

Tudora

Shirl — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:32:55 +0000

Tudora is a knitted high-collared ruff. This is the first cable project I have ever knitted. It was intimidating for me to attempt cables which is so silly it’s one of easiest stitches ever… just looks complicated. Tudora is a free pattern at Knitty.com by Cheryl Marling. Yarn is Harrisville’s New England Highland 100% Pure Wool in Charcoal that I purchased at Cloverhill Yarn Shop.

Knitted Hat and Scarf

Shirl — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:39:58 +0000

I found two different patterns that matched nicely. The hat is a free pattern called Saturday Afternoon Hat by Julie @ J.Knits. The scarf is also a free pattern at Hank Yarn and Fiber called June is for Jag. They did one scarf a month for the year of 2008. Yarn used is Patons Angora Bamboo in Sienna Bronze. It’s the first time I have used this yarn. The yarn was very easy to work with, soft and blocked nicely. I look forward to working with it again.

White Tree Painting

Shirl — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:57:51 +0000

The last time I painted a large canvas was sometime in 2003. Yesterday Brack and I covered everything in plastic and sheets….spread out paint cans, opened a bottle of wine to spend a day in the basement painting. It was our first day of being able to do what we wanted with no obligations and we had the best time. Here are pictures of my painting.

White Tree, Oil, 48”x37”

First Knitted Lace Scarf

Shirl — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:43:22 +0000

Lace, lace, lace love lace! Last Feb I decided to knit this lace scarf with only knowing how to knit and purl. It was a challenge and frustrating at moments. I have learned a lot about knitting with this one scarf….mostly patience. In the beginning tearing out my mistakes was all I did so I set it aside an awful lot but was determined to finish. Yesterday I finished my lace scarf ….phew. Pattern is Arches & Columns it’s a free pattern from Crystal Palace Yarns. I used Patons Lacette yarn in Hint of Rose. Measures 9”x53”

Before and after being blocked. The ladies at Cloverhill Yarn Shop in Baltimore or as the locals say B’awlmer helped me with the correct way to block lace.