Miniature knitted affgan for Ron Weasley from Harry Potter

Sometimes you just need a knitting project to relax. So figuring out the blanket squares was a bit difficult as there was not a complete pattern on the internet. So pictures were used and the rest that couldn't be seen was just randomly filled in.



The first one attempted did not turn out as my squares were more rectangular. See bottom affgan in picture below.



It took 3 days for each in amongst work and life. Some of it is yarn number 1 (sock yarn) and some of it is cording from Michaels, usually used for making bracelets. Total cost for this project: $3.77 with lots of cording left over for other projects.  Knitting needles used were the smallest in my collection!

miniaturist show and sale haul

What a weekend! There were many beautiful displays and items for sale at this show. Here is my haul. In it, there are a few free items: small cabinet, hat and scarf, artists paint palette. Notable catches are the stove and cupboard set, some wood molding, a watercolour drawing, 2 sizes of sundial, and cross stitch potted plants. For my greenhouse project, I got some ceramic pots,a wooden pot and a strawberry clay pot. The sundial will also be used.










A trip to Michaels also was fruitful. My local store doesn't have these items, so they were snatched up. Lemonade pitcher and 2 glasses, kitchen mixer, tea kettle, garden apron with tools, umbrella, lamp, and kitchen cooking set.

Collector's cupboard kit

This is a Canadian pine cupboard kit. It is circa 1832.

The instructions came with a layout sheet, very useful, especially since the drawings were actual size.
Since my stain was mia, the kitchen provided a stain for me. To age it a little bit, vinegar and steel wool solution was used. Then layers of tumeric mixed with water were applied, giving it a more yellow colour. Glueing the cupboard together.







Using some drawer knobs from a dollar store dresser. All that is left is to varnish the piece.