"make it work" basket

Before 

 I use to love the knitting baskets my grandmother had when I was growing up. They were the kind that have a folding frame. She took one everywhere and was always knitting.  I found this old thing at a thrift store for 41 cents. I had already acquired some fabric that looked retro but actually has sayings on it from Project Runway the TV show.  I do love Project Runway, but what do you do with fabric that says "carry on"?

Under Construction

Either you're in or you're out.

 I used the old fabric to make a pattern for the new one.  It was a bit like origami and in the long run I had to do a bit of hand stitching to make it work. 

Sewing Woven Wool part 2

Yesterday I finished the vest. I ended up using really plain black buttons and doing the button holes on the sewing maching. I think I'll actually wear this piece. We'll see...

Sewing Woven Wool

I'm attempting to make a lined vest out of a nice gray wool that I've had for a while. I'm using a simplicity pattern and it's taking more concentration than the most difficult knitting pattern. I can't focus if someone in the house is talking to me. The kids started school this week so I did have a chance to work on it. All I have left to do is the button holes. I'm going to start searching for some buttons later today if I have time. Earlier this morning I was in Bozeman and I had a little time to kill so I stopped into the Montana Woolen Shop. The place is huge and it SMELLS like wool. If you can't get to Bozeman in person you can check out www.montanawoolenshop.com. They had a great selection of wool fabric and I purchased 2 yards from the remnant bin. Outside they had a really cool metal sculpture of a woman weaving.