Rather Huge Carpet Bag comes along

At Joanne's Fabrics the other day, I picked up several sheets of plastic canvas, hoping to give some serious structure to my Rather Huge Carpet Bag. For some reason or the other, I've been anti-sewing lately. Perhaps it's because my sewing machine rebelled against me and started making this clicking sound, which I've been informed means the timing is off. I've been in search of a decent sewing machine repair person who's not 30 miles away, but I've put the whole process out if mind, assuring myself that I hate to sew. But, I so love these Noni Bags, that I want to finish mine in perfect style. So, back to the plastic canvas and requisite lining. The plastic canvas is in, and it wasn't hard to do at all - kinda fun even. And I found a sewing machine guy recommended by one of my customers. Pretty exciting!

Krista Tee -- c'est fini!

I did the back in a size small, and the front in a medium, so I had to fudge it a bit at the shoulder a bit, but it is soooo wonderful. The yarn is Alchemy's Synchronicity 50-50 silk and merino. It feels fabulous against my skin - it took just 5 skeins, and is so totally worth the money. I can't wait to wear this. Now, should I do another one of these in a different yarn, or one of the other spectacular White Lies designs....hmmmm......

Noni Bag Update

I finished the knitting on this bag - here it is unfelted. Talk about huge!


And here it is all felted up.
Now for the finishing...handles, of course, and perhaps lining. I think my sewing machine needs a trip to the doctor's.