First Rope Bowl...

 I could not resist playing with the rope more.  It is such an addictive process.  I played until I ran out of thread which means that I get to make a trip to JoAnn Fabrics.   I am going to try a little rope bracelet also so I will look at the buttons while I am there.  Here is my very first attempt at a bowl:

I know it is not much to look at but I am rather proud of it.  It measure 6 to 7 inches at the base and is about 3 inches tall.  No idea what I will do with it.  One thing is for sure I will try a larger diameter on the rope.  The rope that I got was 3/16-inch.  I think 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch rope would be a bit better.  

Okay, I will be starting clothing projects soon.  I really need to make some new tank tops this year and I definitely want to have them done before warm weather is here.  

Happy Stitching!

Stitching Again!

 It has been a long 6-7 weeks of not being able to sew because of my knee/knee brace.  However, the velcro on the knee brace needed replacing and it is hard to realize that a knee brace that costs just less than $1000 could not last through the time needed to wear it.  Yes, that meant that I was stitching without my brace on but I was very careful while I worked on the replacing the velcro on the knee brace.  

I can not express how happy it made me to be able to sit down at a machine and stitch.  Even if it was a repair.  Later in the day, I decided that I needed more time in front of the sewing machine.  Before my little accident, I was wanting to play with rope and had purchase 100 feet.  I had borrowed books from the library.  Then, accident, unable to sew, and books returned.  I did read through the books though.  So, here is my very first rope project - a little trivet:

I am so pleased with this little trivet.  Not sure exactly what size is but fit in the arm of my sewing machine so maybe 7-8 inches and I used 30 to 40 feet of rope.  I can see why this is so addictive.  It is easy sewing and can be very creative.  I used a natural cotton rope 3/8" with a natural cotton colored thread.  Image all the fun that can be had using different threads both solid and variegated. little bits of fabric, or even different colored ropes.  However, I can not let this enthusiasm take over from my list of projects but it will certainly have a place among the list of things to do as I can have fun.  Just so you know my list is rather fluid.  It has to be for me to enjoy what I am doing.  

Happy Stitching!