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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

WIP Wednesday (Buzz)

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The only "progress" I made on the Origami Turtle was to get yarn wound so that I can start the right and left front sides simultaneously.
 
See what I mean about it not being stretchy AT ALL?

Since I finished my lace learning project last week, I did cast on Pretty Thing:
 
Er. Started to cast it on, anyway. I'm using Jeny's Stretchy Cast-On. I've only done it once before, so it's not like I can just sit there whipping it on like long-tail.

And I did finish my redo of Bumblebee's wings!
 
Whew. I'm glad those are over. But now...there is only...

Dun dun DUN!!!

Cutting. That's right; I have to not only cut all the loops on the bee and trim them to a bee-shaped fuzz, but I ALSO have to completely cut out those wings from the organza. Yikes. This is way scarier than hardanger! With these, I have no confidence they won't just fall apart.

I'll leave you with a picture from our trip to the Botanical Gardens this weekend of an orchid which only blooms for a day:
 
Lucky us to be there!

For more WIP Wednesday eye candy goodness, head over to Tami's Amis!


JiffNotes
Next week: Actual stitches with yarn rather than just yarn!!
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14 comments:

  1. Jackie's StitchesAugust 17, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    It won't get any less scary by putting it off....go for it! I have every confidence you're bee is going to be the most gorgeous bee ever!

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  2. AnnieAugust 17, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    You are very brave to do that bee. Can't wait to see it in all its glory!

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  3. pinkundineAugust 17, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Good luck with the cutting, sounds terrifying to me ;)

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  4. NickyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    You'll be fine and your WIPs including the bee will be fabulous!!!! Can't wait to see the FOs.

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  5. Minding My Own StitchesAugust 17, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Fingers crossed that there's no drama when you cut! I've been afraid of steeking for the same reasons.

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  6. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Be brave little honey bee! You can do it. Can't wait to see it done.

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  7. Dani - tkdchickAugust 17, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    What a wonderful honey bee! I hope he turns out because he'll be awesome if he does!

    Wow Heather you always have a lot of WIPs of all kinds on the go!

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  8. Wool DiariesAugust 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    The bee is so cute. I have a suggestion just cut the wings, like pulling a band aid off. You can do it.

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  9. FriedaAugust 17, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Wow , you are a brave soul ! Keeping fingers crossed that it all works out perfectly .

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  10. Wool DiariesAugust 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Oh I just read my comments. Thanks, I love choosing baby patterns as they don't care what they are dressed in as long as it's warm and soft.

    The beret pattern comes from Sirdar Ooh La La! (347), it's such a cute booklet of patterns.

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  11. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Good luck with the bee wings. That flower is very pretty. Just one day, wow, blink and you would miss it.

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  12. wrchiliAugust 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I love the bee! Fingers crossed that the cutting goes okay. How lucky you were to see the Orchid in bloom. I love Orchids, but I have trouble keeping them alive.

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  13. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    That bee looks fab can't wait to see it finished :)

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  14. PaulaAugust 18, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    That yarn for your origami turtle is beautiful! What is it? And still, I'm in awe of your bee. I can't for the life of me picture how it will be when it's all done, but will definitely come back to see -- it's awesome!

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