I've finished the last of the blue sewing for RSC this month. I'm on a quest to use up the last remaining few selvedge strips this year and found a small handful of blue ones. So, another double handed oven mitt was created. Just like the pink ones I stitched last month, there were just enough strips to use on the top of the pockets, and I used dark blue fabric for the rest. Insulbrite and toweling in the middle, and hessian (sacking) on the back.
Blue for February
So that is two oven mitts I've made so far, and I have selvedges in several colours to use up during the year. I'm quite pleased with how these are turning out, and will probably keep them for gifts, my daughter and two granddaughters are all keen cooks.
What else have I been doing? I met up with a friend for lunch during the week, and sad to say I got a little lost finding the place. As I tell people, I'm sometimes navigationally challenged, even when I've been somewhere before. Robin used to do all the driving, and I just sat back and did some knitting, not really taking too much notice of where we were. Luckily, I found the cafe at the end, parked up, and look, there is Trish in the car beside me! She had only just arrived too, so that was good timing.
Harrisons Garden-world
Harrisons has a cafe attached and we debated where to sit, deciding on the indoor area. There was plenty of space outside under sun umbrellas, but the morning had been rather drizzly, so we decided not to risk it and stayed indoors. We had a nice lunch, and a good catch up. Then we had a look around the shop. Look what I spotted, the resident cat, tucked up nice and comfy in his basket. Trish couldn't resist giving him a pat.
Hello, puss
I purchased some candles, as I'm lighting one each night for Robin, and wanted to have a few extra. These sounded very nice, lavender and vanilla scented.
After a pleasant time out, we said our goodbyes, and went on our way. I was heading north, and Trish was driving south. That pesky drizzle had stopped, and the sun had come out, so it was a pleasant drive home.
22 comments:
Looks like there is a lot more than garden goodies, and a cat is always a lovely addition. Hugh does almost all our driving, and I would be struggling too. Kaz whipped us around Dunedin, she seemed to be a pro at finding the right streets and getting a park as well. Those mitts are a great design. And lovely blues.
Fun way to use your selvages and sure to be appreciated by whoever receives them. I have been known to get lost too. I rely heavily on my gps. Sounds like a lovely lunch and visit with your friend. Sending a hug!
Those selvedge mitts are really so neat, Jenny;))) It's not hard to "get turned around" when you've mostly been the passenger; I seem to remember roads better when I've driven them myself. Looks like a lovely luncheon place...
hugs, Julierose
A very clever use of those selvages. The mitt is really cute too!
Oh, I love those oven mitts! Great use of your scraps for that one. That looks like a nice store and cafe, and you know it is a welcoming place if there is a resident cat!
Those oven mitts will make wonderful gifts. I really think that is a great way to use up those strips.
Pretty cat, and a nice get away for you.
God bless.
when we are out together Mike insist on doing all the driving, when we travel if it wasn't for gps I'm not sure if I would know where I was!! I really need to pay more attention to that. That looks like a nice area to visit.
I love your selvage oven mitts - they will make great gifts! And what a lovely place to meet a friend for lunch. My husband does most of the driving, too, so I understand how you're feeling. But you did it - good for you!
I like the double oven mitt also. Love the selvages used for that purpose. Did you have a pattern? Mr Busy usually, almost always drives. I do have gps in my car, but I’m a navigator by landmark. Don’t tell me to go east, I’ll get lost every time. I’m proud of you getting out , and what a fun place to visit and dine.
Another fun oven mitts, pretty in blues. A great way using those selvages. Glad you had a great time with your friend for lunch, it looks like a beautiful place.
Where did you find your pattern for the double-handed oven mitts, Jenny? That would be a really nice gift for my friends from Knit Group. So lovely that you were able to meet your friend for lunch and a visit!
Sounds like a great spot to meet.
Perfect gifts for the kitchen. It’s a clever use of the selvages. How fun to lunch and shop at the same place.
It sounds like a lovely outing with Trish despite the drizzle. Darling oven mitt and a great way to use the selvages. Enjoy your day, Jenny.
Looks like a lovely shop and nice to see you have a good day out.
That is a lovely finish on the oven mitt. They look great!
Looks like a good day out with your friend and a perfect location.
You are so clever and I might say frugal. Love your mitt.
A great use for your blues and salvages. Glad you enjoyed your lunch. PST yourself on the back for your courage in getting yourself there xx
Navigating will become easier and easier as you continue to go places. Congratulations for getting there this time one way or another!
What a lovely outing! We are alike, Jenny, I always have to allow extra time getting somewhere in case I can't find it. Meanwhile, great and practical way to use February blues.
Another lovely oven mitt. There will be some stylish kitchens in the future. Your lunch outing does sound rather enjoyable.
I love the blue oven mitts and great use of selvedges. It is so nice to meet up with a friend for a bit of shopping and some lunch. Lighting a candle each night for Robin is such a lovely idea.
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