February temari (pics) in Temari

Here’s the red and white Valentine’s one I was mentioning in my last entry.

Too many guidelines on such a small ball. Although, I’ve got a pattern for double this number that I want to try shortly. Different stitching though, so maybe it won’t be so annoying.

This next one I wanted to try double stitching. I don’t like double stitching as I have difficulty keeping my threads straight so they lay nicely, but practice makes perfect and blah blah blah.

Also, I did the second side from light to dark. Because I’m trying to use up the thread I have and it turns out I didn’t have enough to do it with both sides the same.

A red and black version of this for my February trade partner.

And a multi-coloured predominantly blue version for a friend as a thank you.

Only one new pattern tried this month. I actually quite like it, although not with the colours I used. I think it will make a good Christmas colours pattern when I get around to it again.

I started stitching and subsequently pulled it out three times before the pattern finally made sense. I am so much more of a visual learner than a book learner.

Stuff and things have actually happened in my real life, so maybe a new entry in the next couple of days? We’ll see.

Also, I’m totally in love with my March trade partner’s temari, which (like a crazy person) I’m trying a new pattern for her. I hope it finishes as well as it’s currently developing. fingers crossed

After that I’m taking a break from handmade and trade while I decide whether or not to participate in craft shows later this year. Lots to think about.