Needlework Tuesday - Eagle Eyes in the Sewing Room

My readers are wonderful. Thanks for those who left comments on the contest in last weeks Needlework post.  I use my imagination with all my stitching and drawing and I was happy to read your creative answers to what I am making.  I didn't have a chance to do any more work on it, but I do have a proper photo to share.

Guesses of what I am making ranged from: a turtle, a basket and a sun hat.  Great guesses ladies.

 yes, it's a turtle. She's a fair size and will be joined by her baby at a later date.  I still have to do some finish up and add a lovely bow.  I do think that she needs prettier eyes.  That tiny printed eye is just too plain along side her pretty shell.

I used Random.org to select the winner which is Kate.  I will contact her privately to see whether she wants me to make something for her or a book prize from Book Depository.com.

Stay tuned as I'll be having another contest shortly to celebrate my 1500 th blog post.

 Daughter was home on the weekend and she modelled her new socks.  They fit perfectly.

The back of the leg has one repeat of the motif and the bottom features a ribbed area for a better fit.  She says it is quite comfortable as is the short row heel turn.  I'll be using both of those techniques again.

 With the socks complete, time for a new project.  I am making the Radiance Shawl from Knitwhits using Freia long gradient wool.   Lots of counting, but a lovely design with a twelve row pattern repeat. 

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