I Wished I Knitted and Thoughts on Names

Photo via here.

I really wish I knitted better because there are a couple awesome patterns out there with my name.
Yes, Liesl. (Or Liesel*)
All my life, I always stopped to look at those racks of personalized mugs or key chains, hoping, maybe there was that off chance they’d have mine. But alas, the only place it didn’t go from Leslie to Lisa was at a little gift shop in Southern Germany. And even then, the little hook with “Liesl” just stood there, sadly vacant. Someone had beaten me to them. I always cherished gifts given to me with my name engraved or embroidered on—especially a little denim purse with orange letters spelling my name.
And now, my crafty self finds these patterns and I don’t even knit. Hmmph! Is there a pattern or something special out there with your name that you love? Characters in a book or movie? Where or how did your parents get your name? (Mine is from The Sound of Music.)
And while I’m on this topic: I also found a crochet pattern for Spectator Gloves. And I’m in love. (Actually, I’m in love with everything from the Adventures of Jessica Rose shop. It all looks so classy and soft and gorgeous.) I want a pair. But I can’t afford them pre-made and I’m not sure I could understand the pattern if I bought it.

*There are no photos on this site that I could find but a simple Google Search will provide some.

Rag

Here’s what I’ve been up to… or one of many, many things I’ve been up to. I truly have been sewing like a mad woman. I am waiting on new labels (I’m going to attempt to make my own this time!) so I can’t finish anything. The good ole WIP pile is growing massive. I keep starting things and setting them aside when I reach the label attaching stage. But more about my upcoming label adventure in the future. For now…

I forgot how much fabric is required for these rag rugs. I don’t do much crocheting or knitting, so I’m really off key when it comes to gauging how much is needed. I started a few nights ago with three decent size balls of fabric strips and it’s only about the size of a large dinner plate now.

A relative had given me quite a lot of fabrics that I never knew what to do with–they were dark blue and printed to look like crazy quilts. Not really my style. Then it dawned on me that I had plenty to make a second rag rug. Or so I thought… I believe I’ll be cutting more fabric soon. Luckily I have more dark blues I’m willing to part with for this project.

This was my very first. I used up pretty much every feasible scrap I had to make it–more true to the rag rug. I originally found the tutorial via This Vintage Chica.