Sunday, 3 June 2012

Penny rug catch up, tiny quilts and knitting

This week I decided to concentrate on catching up with the Home Sweet Home penny rug which is a free BOM with Melody.  Part 4 was the addition of a white picket fence and three bird houses, my wonky building was back in evidence unfortunately!  Part 5 was to add an autumn tree and a clothesline with two mini quilts.  The mini quilts were a bit tricky, I am making my penny rug at 70% so my quilts are only about 2x2", which meant very tiny bits of fabric.  They are not perfect but I think they look okay!  The penny rug is starting to look like quite a busy little village now and we are half way which is exciting.  As for the knitting, well I have been feeling like picking up my needles for some time now with the intention of making something useful like a scarf or cardy, instead I have started a pattern just for the fun of it!!  Can you guess what it is?  Wendy xx
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24 comments:

  1. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane3 June 2012 at 15:14

    Your penny rug is coming along beautifully. Looking forward to seeing what it is that you are knitting. hugs

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  2. Anonymous3 June 2012 at 15:26

    wow Wendy your penny rug is looking fantastic,love the mini quilts.I thought of a rabbit when i 1st seen your knitting but it is proberly a bear.xx

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  3. Leeanne3 June 2012 at 16:54

    Your penny rug is looking so lovely....teeny tiny! Mmmmm is it a teddy....armless & headless?

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  4. Michelle3 June 2012 at 17:21

    The penny rug is looking fabulous Wendy, have you got a special spot for it? I think the knitted body and legs might be a teddy bear...

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  5. Josie3 June 2012 at 18:50

    Great little penny rug village. Have to say I don't see any evidence of wonkiness anywhere. Looks pretty perfect to me.
    I'm hoping that you're knitting a rabbit... I have a thing for rabbits. I'm smitten by the runner that the headless, hopefully rabbit is sitting on too. It's a stunner!
    Hugs.....

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  6. Binsa3 June 2012 at 20:49

    Hello Wendy, I enjoyed seeing your progress with your Penny rug....Warm Regards, O'faigh

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  7. lousnewsandcraftycreations3 June 2012 at 23:04

    Your penny rug is amaizing ,beautiful stitch work.The knitting looks interesting.xx
    PS can you tell me what a penny rug is? Xx

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  8. Sheila4 June 2012 at 01:36

    I also worked on my penny rug but have to finish off the quilts , they are on there but not stitched down yet , yours looks wonderful! Can this be a teddy bear you are knitting ?Have fun with it . hugs Sheila

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  9. Maria4 June 2012 at 02:11

    Your Penny rug is looking fabulous...
    HmmmI think your knitting could be a Rabbit or Teddy...

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  10. FloS4 June 2012 at 07:34

    Ohhhh ! Wendy ! Your penny rug is so cute !!!
    Bravo !
    I'm waiting to see the part 2 of your knitting !
    Florence

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  11. FloS4 June 2012 at 07:34

    Ohhhh ! Wendy ! Your penny rug is so cute !!!
    Bravo !
    I'm waiting to see the part 2 of your knitting !
    Florence

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  12. marina4 June 2012 at 10:04

    your penny rug is coming along beautifully!
    Love those mini-mini quilts.
    Sometimes you have to just start a 'because' project. Very cute little legs and body. Perhaps a doll?

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  13. Fiona4 June 2012 at 10:12

    love the penny rug.... such tiny mini quilts..they are fiddly but so fun.... is that a junior m & m?
    Hugz

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  14. Michelle Ridgway4 June 2012 at 17:07

    Beautiful penny rug Wendy. Love Melody's project.

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  15. Lyn4 June 2012 at 20:05

    the penny rug is looking lovely..as you keep adding to it..a soft toy...hmmm white..the white thing that comes to mind is a rabbit perhaps..

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  16. Cat4 June 2012 at 22:58

    Oh Wendy those mini quilts are just perfect and your little letter boxes with the detail of the flowers are so very sweet. I'm guessing it's a softie? Have a lovely week.

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  17. Tatkis5 June 2012 at 01:06

    Such a cute and cosy penny rug!
    Good progress!

    Best wishes,
    Tatyana

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  18. Blue Lavender5 June 2012 at 02:59

    Hi Wendy,
    Your penny rug is adorable, it is looking amazing, you are making a wonderful job, everything looks perfect to me.
    I guess this could be a white rabbit, but whatever you decide to make, I'm sure it will be very cute.
    Hugs to you my dear friend and have a fantastic week,
    Laura :0)

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  19. Sharm5 June 2012 at 08:03

    I love the mini quilts - think I might have to pop over to Melody and see about it, just looking sew much fun! Yes, the knitting bug begins with winter upon us LOL Can't wait to see the finished version - I may need your pattern for my little granddaughter! Hugs, Sharm

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  20. Michelle5 June 2012 at 09:14

    Hi Wendy- I am loving the penny rug it is looking gorgeous!
    Michelle

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  21. Lisa6 June 2012 at 17:19

    Your penny rug is looking great.. love it.. and Im loving the knitting.. is that a teddy, bunny or a mouse..? Iguess Ill have to check back later to find out :-)

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  22. Kristen King7 June 2012 at 14:15

    Oh Wendy, what doll are you knitting? I was going to tell you to try a Jean Greenhowe pattern..they are wonderful. I just started on my doll again too. :) I LOVE your stitching, oh to have more time in a day to do it all! :)

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  23. Nicky9 June 2012 at 23:01

    Your penny rug is going great, I love the little quilts, they are so sweet.......... could it be Humpty Dumpty you're knitting?

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  24. Miss Hillbilly12 June 2012 at 17:17

    Those tiny quilts are adorable!

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