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Author: Rachael
Table Cloth and Napkins
My friend Jess got married in Boothbay Harbor, ME this September. It was a beautiful place and an incredible wedding. I made this tablecloth and napkin set for her and her betrothed and their English cottage. Mohan helped out with the top-stitching on the napkins.
Technical Details:
- Serged edges
- Table cloth has blind-stitched hem
- Napkins (about 17 X 17) have fancy accent stitch
- Fabric from Premier Prints via Fashion Fabrics Club
Foundation
The unstoppable Frank Limone got our foundation in place and it’s looking excellent. Set date on Thursday.
Booties for Boys
 I made these slippers/booties for my 7-year old son at his request. They are cute but a tad slippery on on hard wood floors. I’d be open to suggestions for handling this. Some have suggested puffy paint. If you’re wearing them on hardwood, use …
Knitting Needle Holder
Here are a lot of nice sewn holders for knitting needles out there, but I wasn’t up for another sewing project, so concocted this little holder out of some left-over Malabrigo Rasta that I had on hand.
Size 13 needles
Cast on 25 stitches
Seed stitch about 10 rows
Cast off
Walt and Tina (Mitchell) Wilkins
The other night I was staying up late to pay bills and get my life in order, to the extent that is possible ): While doing this, I ended up listening to covers of “Gulf Coast Highway” by Nancy Griffith and came across this Texas …
South Indian Vegetarian in Somerville
First I have to say that we don’t generally even like restaurants. Food cooked at home is usually better. The exception for us is South Indian Vegetarian. The three of us have debated about whether it’s worth driving 4 hours to Queens for our favorite …
Set Day
It got done!
Thanks to the drivers, the crane guys, the set crew, the GC, the policeman, the Temple, the people from National Grid, the kind neighbors, and to the lovely visitors, callers and texters who accompanied us on this day.
and for a look at the “flying house” . . .
Meobius Cowls
Made a bunch of moebius cowls for family for Christmas this year with yarn from the lovely new yarn and fabric shop in Mid-Cambridge, Gather Here. These are very fun to knit. More details available on my Ravelry page. Pics below.