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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Knitting Bags and Organisation

I have seen a lot of posts and resolutions for 2012 focusing on organisation and sorting out sewing rooms. I probably should focus on this too. I really need a clear space where I can find what I need and see all my supplies. It would make sewing easier and less frustrating. I think it will need to be done in very small steps otherwise I get overwhelmed and give in.
As a start I made some bags to hold all my knitting projects (yes there are at least 5 things on the go). I used this pattern from In color Order. It is a great pattern - I love sewing sometimes when someone has done all the Maths for me. Sometimes I have to sew and not think too much. I made 2 different sizes. One to fit a hat, socks or shawl in and a bigger one to fit bigger projects like cardigans for the girls in.
Happy New Year to you all and hope you all have a great 2012!
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13 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:26 AM

    thanks for the link kate, might have to give one of these a go myself. happy new year to you too! thanks also for sharing all of your sewing projects with us during the year, it is always a pleasure to see what you've been up to.

    x

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  2. Sue10:33 AM

    Happy New Year for 2012 Kate! Hope you have a fantastic year. I dont think I am going to make any resolutions for next year, just to enjoy the everyday.

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  3. Nima1:40 PM

    Happy New year to you..i'm also in an organising spirit.hope it will stay year long for me...lol

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  4. Vic4:42 PM

    I shudder at the thought of organising my craft space... at least it's up a ladder, out of sight is out of mind!!

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  5. SewSurprising7:29 PM

    Maybe I should add some bags like this to my list, I currently house my crocheting in the clear packets that my curtains came in, they do work well, just dont have that look ;) and have a great 2012

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  6. Lisa5:52 AM

    Love the bags! Happy New Year.

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  7. Kate8:14 AM

    Happy and creative and sweet new year Kate!
    Love the idea of cute little knitting bags. x

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  8. Anonymous8:30 AM

    Happy new year. I love reading your blog and seeing the lovely things you make. It is a relief to come across someone else who loves fabric and colour and homemade things.

    I wondered if you sell the pattern to make your bags as I really like the shape of them.

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  9. Copper Patch7:47 PM

    I want to see a photo of your girls wardrobes! Not in a weird way, I can just picture rows of dresses and skirts all handmade by you. I'm in awe of your productivity!!!
    Love your knitting bags.
    Happy sewing,
    Ab

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  10. frisky frog8:12 PM

    Great bags!
    Happy new year!

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  11. Anonymous5:25 AM

    Hi kate, sorry I am a ningnong at posting and haven't figured out how to do it properly. Anyways I saw these beautifully designed patterns from here in NZ and thought of you. You'll appreciate the packaging design at the very least.

    http://shop.papercutpatterns.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=2

    Sue Rostron
    NZ

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  12. Sigrun9:03 PM

    Happy new year.

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  13. Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin)5:51 AM

    Just found your blog...it is lovely!! And a week or so ago I made myself two (enlarged) versions of this very same bag for my own knitting. Yours are beautiful. Happy new year to you :)

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