Back to My Sewing Room

It seems such a long time since I was last in my sewing/craft room that I was amazed just how tidy it was. Not any more though, by the time I unpacked the fabric I had purchased while away, one could say it was back to being a mess.

Haven't had a real lot of time to get behind the sewing machine though, what with catching up on the washing, ironing, cleaning etc. that comes with the end of a trip, I decided that I would dig out my knitting needles and do a bit of knitting at night whilst watching a bit on the tv.

So .... the background to this fun item is that I purchased a re-usable mug whilst on the boat/ferry crossing Port Phillip Bay in Victoria from Sorrento to Queenscliff. It was a cold, wet miserable day and a hot drink was most welcome.

Then somewhere further along on our trip, a lady (can't remember where) suggested I make a mug sweater for my new mug. Not wanting to appear ignorant, I smiled and nodded my head - yes I would look at doing that.  When I got the chance I looked up Mr Google, and oh my goodness ..... I was gob-smacked at the pictures I found, along with a few free patterns to make some. I waited patiently until I got home, downloaded and printed off a couple of the patterns, and considering it has been such a very chilly weekend, I dug out my knitting needles and some wool and off I went. As my mug was a different size than the patterns called for, I had a bit of knitting, undoing, knitting again, Pete just shook his head, but when I had finally finished it and sewn it up, the result bought a smile to his face.

Now, to see what you think.

For now though .....

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