Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Whose been shopping?

I don't have anything finished to show today though I am making good progress on a couple of things on my weekly list. Instead I'm going to show you what I bought today. This year I've really been trying to cut back on the amount of stuff I buy, I think I already have more than enough to last a lifetime but every now and then a girl needs to treat herself right?


It started off innocently enough I was driving by the craft shop and thought I ought to replace that block of Fimo that I used when making the skeleton doll a few weeks back. Somehow I found myself in the knitting section and before I knew it a pattern book and some wool had jumped in my basket. What were you doing with a basket Angelcat when you only went in for a tiny block of clay? I hear you cry, well sadly I don't have an excuse for that I guess I was doomed from the start.
This pattern book from Sidar really caught my eye, here is a picture of the back which shows a few more of the designs.
Sadly most of the tops would look horrendous on my large frame but I really love some of the hats and there is also a really cute bag too. Hopefully it won't be hat weather for too much longer but there is always next winter to plan for. I bought these to make the stripey beret middle right in the picture above. If it goes ok then I think I will also make the flower hat (bottom left) and the bag (picture below). If I had the perfect figure I would dress like this. Maybe in the next life.....

5 comments:

Threadspider said...

It's been such a bonus having a craft shop open again in Chippenham! I spend too much time in there..
Good to see you planning for next winter already.

Terri Stegmiller said...

Those are some lovely looking patterns. Can't wait to see what you make.

Anonymous said...

I always get a basket...just in case. I am really good at not spending money...except on fibres...and books!

Kate North said...

Ooh, I'd dress like that too, if I had her figure - and if I could wear wool :)

Unknown said...

Dont drive by the craft shop or you are in trouble!!!! haaha....How little restraint we have..Melinda