Journalhttp://www.fergustuff.com/blog/Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:08:47 +0000en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)brioche cowl for momLaura FergusonTue, 03 Jan 2012 19:59:30 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2012/1/3/brioche-cowl-for-mom.html462378:5223919:14424761

pattern: purl bee's brioche cowl
yarn: blue sky's suri merino and madeline tosh's tosh merino
colors: snow 410 and silver fox
size: approx. 10" x 56" circumference
needle: us7

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-14424761.xmlfelt star pendant and tree topperLaura FergusonSat, 24 Dec 2011 17:00:26 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/12/24/felt-star-pendant-and-tree-topper.html462378:5223919:13764681

yall might remember last year's felt star. i fancied it up a bit for a purl bee post. also, check out molly's felt snow ball ornaments.

 

images courtesy of the purl bee.

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13764681.xmlneedlepoint clutchneedlepointLaura FergusonFri, 16 Dec 2011 14:37:24 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/12/16/needlepoint-clutch.html462378:5223919:13485649

check out the latest laura's loop post on the purl bee.

 

photos coutesy of the purl bee.

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the original...

pattern: short row sweater
yarn: alchemy's mysterioso, platinum
gauge: 4.5 stitches = 1"
needle: US9

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13485620.xmlmy first machine knit sweaterknitsweatersLaura FergusonTue, 29 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/11/29/my-first-machine-knit-sweater.html462378:5223919:13882562this past summer i took my very first machine knitting course. it was amazing. the classese were taught by the talented and patient kathryn malik and jordana martin at the textile arts center in brooklyn. the studio was beautiful and instruction even better.

originally i had thought this sweater would make a nice birthday gift for mom, but after blocking it a bit too agressively, the now slightly felted and quite shrunken cardigan didn't exactly fit right. it was a learning experience...

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13882562.xmlheel stitch hathatsknitLaura FergusonSun, 27 Nov 2011 18:56:41 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/11/27/heel-stitch-hat.html462378:5223919:13485617

my heel stitch hat prototype made for a good birthday gift for brother alex.

pattern: heel stitch hat
yarn: swan's island worsted, grey
gauge: 6 stitches = 1" 
needles: us8

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-13485617.xmlbehind the scenes: i-cordsknitswatchesLaura FergusonFri, 05 Aug 2011 11:24:26 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/8/5/behind-the-scenes-i-cords.html462378:5223919:12393427i have a new story up on the purl bee. it took some twists and turns during the design process. above are some of the original swatches from of the project.

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-12393427.xmlinside out bagbagssewLaura FergusonThu, 28 Jul 2011 01:09:38 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/7/27/inside-out-bag.html462378:5223919:12304470i loved molly's inside out bag too much to not make one for myself. used a linen trim rather than the suggested bias tape.

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-12304470.xmlnautical napkinsnapkinssewLaura FergusonSun, 26 Jun 2011 21:10:26 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/6/26/nautical-napkins.html462378:5223919:11918380

check out the latest laura's loop project on the purl bee.

images courtesy of the purl bee.

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-11918380.xmlstationery for brosephcut pastestampstationeryLaura FergusonSat, 11 Jun 2011 12:00:23 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/6/11/stationery-for-broseph.html462378:5223919:115945372 sets of stationery. 12 cards and envelopes per set.

smaller set: 4.25" x 5" cards. booklet style, craft paper envelopes. cards and envelopes pressed with black indian ink.

larger set: 5" x 7" cards. baronial style envelopes. cards and envelopes have cut out initials. envelope cut outs reveal green envelope liner.

my brother joe turned 32 in april. a few days before his birthday, he requested a new set of stationery. touched by the request i went a bit overboard and made him two sets. hopefully these will hold him over for a while, but being the southern (letter-writing) gentleman he is, i might be making more soon.

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-11594537.xmlshooting at homehomeLaura FergusonFri, 10 Jun 2011 13:43:37 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/6/10/shooting-at-home.html462378:5223919:11757127shooting at home today. it's always a fight for the best light which means furniture is shoved aside. nothing to do, but shrug and laugh at the disarray.

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-11757127.xmlhankies for the familyhankiessewLaura FergusonMon, 30 May 2011 21:51:33 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/5/30/hankies-for-the-family.html462378:5223919:11594401fabric: nani iro's spring 2011 cotton line, saaa saa in grey and fuwari fuwari on white 
details: mitered edge hem (my first time, and not so simple with double-gauze fabrics)
size: 11.5" square 

last weekend the family gathered at my grandmother's house. in the week leading up, filled with anticipation, i put my energy into handkerchief-making. i made six hankies out of nani iro's fuwari fuwari for the ladies and nine of the grey saaa saa for the boys. we're all gathering again in a few weeks for my pop's 60th birthday. party favors are a must. i better start brainstorming now.

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-11594401.xmlwedding clutchbagssewLaura FergusonFri, 13 May 2011 14:13:15 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/5/13/wedding-clutch.html462378:5223919:11449661

the first edition of laura's loop is up on the purl bee!

images courtesy of the purl bee.

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-11449661.xmlneedlepoint pillow: blue bird bungalowmaineneedlepointpillowsLaura FergusonTue, 03 May 2011 12:00:05 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/5/3/needlepoint-pillow-blue-bird-bungalow.html462378:5223919:11241016

canvas: charley harper's blue bird bungalow
yarn: brown paper packages' silk and ivory (silk/wool blend)
fabrics: robert kaufmann's essex (front sides), carr's organic canvas (back)
finished size: 18" x 18" 

i have finally finished this needlepoint project. it has been rolled up, 90% done on my desk for well over a year. i am thrilled to have it completed. it is off my desk and now living at the shore house in my favorite bedroom.

]]>http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-11241016.xmlshore house guestbookmaineneedlepointnotebooksLaura FergusonFri, 29 Apr 2011 12:00:05 +0000http://www.fergustuff.com/blog/2011/4/29/shore-house-guestbook.html462378:5223919:11223499

canvas: charley harper's blue gill
thread: brown paper packages' trio (wool/silk blend)
fabric: robert kaufmann's essex (cotton/linen blend)
size: approx 5.5" x 8.75" (to fit a large moleskin notebook, 5.25" x 8.25")

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