So...this was a huge knitting and fabric acquisition weekend, but not much of an actual sewing weekend.
First, I did go to the Vogue sale yesterday, and I actually only bought one of the sale items - the rest of the $100 I spent was on remnants in that crazy remnant room!
Here's what I got:
My sole sale item:
and on to the remnant finds:
This will be great for Mia or McKenna for a tunic/dress:
This will make a cute top or gored skirt:
This one looks like a tunic to me:
Some sparkly olive sweater knit - maybe another cowl dress:
A nice piece of olive/khaki rayon knit for a skirt:
This is sort of a cross between sweater knit and fleece and could be a kids' jacket or jumper, maybe:
A soft rayon knit - 1 yard, so probably a kid's item:
A wild animal print knit:
3 yards of light cocoa jersey - this one has dress, and probably wrap dress, written all over it:
This one would make a great summer/evening dress - for the cruise:
This one looks like a tunic:
All for $100, including 3 spools of serger thread!
I also worked on the Sweaterbabe lace & cable cowl and separated off the first sleeve (they direct you to work on each sleeve at a time, then continue with the body top-down after finishing each sleeve.) I'm about halfway done with the cable cuff on that first sleeve, so I got a lot done.
I also finished the first sleeve on Silken Scabbard, including the tubular bindoff (i.e., kitchener) - one more to go and I am DONE with this project at long last.
The body on Big Thaw Pullover is done and washed/blocked, and I'm ready to pick up for the sleeves next.
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Great finds! That'll add a lot to your existing stash.
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | November 17, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Um, excuse me!!! You found awesome deals!! And you got a lot done on your sweaters -- kudos! Where is the cruise?
Posted by: Annie | November 17, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Hey, you had a good week while I was gone! The closet & dress look great & I love all the fabrics! It was funny to read your internal struggle over the Vogue sale all at once. lol
Posted by: Jenny | November 17, 2008 at 12:32 PM
I see a pretty holiday dress from that sale fabric!
Posted by: tiennie | November 17, 2008 at 12:40 PM
I love that teal, blue, and black fabric. That would make such a cute shirt or dress for summer!
Posted by: Jenni | November 17, 2008 at 01:49 PM
OH Love your fabric choices! YOu have such great taste!
Posted by: Michelle | November 17, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Oh my! Lovely fabric! I can't wait to see what you end with. It's a good thing that I don't sew. I would be in big trouble!
Posted by: Lara | November 17, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Do you actually wear all the sweaters that you knit? There are so many..
Posted by: Bette | November 17, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Wild animal print? Hmmmm, something tearaway, perhaps? Also, please refresh my memory (because I am too lazy to go back and re-read)- where is your cruise to this time?
Posted by: Judy G. | November 17, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Can I say again how much I envy your wardrobe? :)
Posted by: Debby | November 18, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Last three are amazing!
Posted by: sandra | November 19, 2008 at 06:09 AM
Wow! What a fun time you had bargain hunting! I love everything and can't wait to see what you make with it all :) Hope your weekend was amazing!
Posted by: knittymuggins | November 19, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Wow! You got some great finds. I really wish I lived near Vogue Fabrics. BTW, have you ever met up with Cennetta (aka The Mahogany Stylist) while there?
Posted by: Kat | November 27, 2008 at 10:21 AM