However, that wasn’t all I wanted to do with this hat. ![]() This was a surprise, but a pleasant one: I didn’t need to change the pattern at all, and the fabric is still more wearable than the previous version. When I swatched (untwisted) in the Ultra Alpaca Light, on correspondingly smaller needles, I ended up matching my worsted (twisted) gauge perfectly. Since I am no longer designing things this way, I removed the twisted stitch requirement for this hat. The original Falling Blocks pattern was done entirely in twisted stitches. Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light is the sport weight version of Berroco Ultra Alpaca, and I expected something similar to happen when I swatched in the lighter yarn as happened with the Cascade. Like the previous pattern, this hat is worked in a lighter version of the yarn used for the original one. One layer is a typical tumbling blocks pattern the other appears to be a simple Celtic knot but is actually a chart I got as part of a collection from the Armenian Museum in Watertown, MA. At the brim fold, it’s about 5 layers thick, and it’s made of alpaca-blend wool. Warm enough for a winter in the Arctic, probably. But the accomplishment of a two-pattern piece with three colors in every round is still something I consider worthy of a place of honor in my repertoire of patterns. Also, the correct name for the Layer-1 pattern on this piece is “tumbling blocks”. I took the handle a long time before I started knitting. Despite appearances, the name “Fallingblox” is not derived from this pattern - it is a reference to my erstwhile and sometime obsession with Tetris and falling blocks games in general. In the off season, place your coat in a clean pillow case for safe storage.I consider this hat sort of my flagship piece. Don’t be afraid to fix and repair as you see fit. Patch and mend as necessary! You are adding to the history of the piece. Rinse and repeat with only water until the water is clear.Ĥ. Deep clean as needed doing the following (note: we recommend coats only be cleaned 1x per year, if that): Soak in cold water with a bit of soap. This time outdoors in the wind and sun was how quilts used to be cleaned and still works today. Another method is to lightly wet your garment, turn it inside out and let it hang or lay in the sun for several hours. Spot clean with a bit of soap (we suggest any gentle or plant based one) and cold water.Ģ. Antique garments have been here for decades and with a bit of care can last even more!ġ. Sarah is a cistern of knowledge about quilt history and somewhat of a Jill of all trades.Ĭare Instructions: Remember that you are wearing a piece of history. The quilt coats in the shop are made by Potter's Daughter. ![]() Select ShopPay at checkout and pay in 4 interest-free installments but receive your item straight away! The marks of the past are still here in our present. These are parts of the story of the garment and what's lovely about working with old textiles. It is not uncommon to see storage stains, small mends, rips, or tears throughout the garment. ![]() The quilts are generally 100 years old or more, so you may find bits of character throughout the piece. Designed to fit a range of bodies and styles.Īs with all antique garments, there are likely to be some spots of wear. ![]() Bright cobalt blue falling blocks handmade quilt jacket, a generous cut with shawl collar and front patch pockets and alternate pattern lining.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |