RAINBOW HARE

A Little Stitching

Last year (as blogged on 7th April), inspired by a photo of an amazing embroidery stitch sample book by the wonderfully talented Maya Matthew from Million Little Stitches, I resolved to join in with TAST (‘Take a Stitch Tuesday’ at Pintangle and I made a Running Stitch ‘page’. But I soon decided I wanted my fabric book to be a story and […]

by Janine @ Rainbow Hare

Wool on Sundays – 159 (Ellen and the Star Dog)

To wool or not to wool…that is a question I have been pondering. Really, the hey day of Wool on Sundays was long ago before I switched from blogger to WordPress and the place for knitters on the web is clearly Ravelry. But I do find it a convenient way of separating yarn work from […]

by Janine @ Rainbow Hare

Today We Will Live In Colour

FEBRUARY Mercifully short of days, February full of greys, Grey cloud, grey sky, grey land, grey sea, Grey birds, grey fish, grey you, grey me. O whatever could be drearier! How I long for something cheerier… SO TODAY WE WILL LIVE IN COLOUR Today is the Reveal Day for the Endeavourers Art Quilt Group and […]

by Janine @ Rainbow Hare

Needle Hat – a sequel

Because yesterday’s Needle Cushion was a bit dull, it has now become a hat :) (Further making photos below for the curious!)

by Janine @ Rainbow Hare

A Needle Cushion

Always and forever, against all advice both off and online, I have kept my needles in my pincushions. I have made needle cases and been gifted needle cases and, really, I think needle cases are a great idea. From time to time, I’ve even resolved to use them. But always I revert back because it’s […]

by Janine @ Rainbow Hare

Textural Peeks

Happy New Year! Without going into a great deal of dull information, the past couple of months have not been so amenable to making as I would have hoped, owing mainly to some major redecoration done at great speed to be ready for Christmas guests staying. And with the happy intermission of Christmas, so it […]

by Janine @ Rainbow Hare

A Midwinter Wish

I wish you the merriest of Midwinters, The cheeriest of Christmases And a joyful New Year :) Janine @ Rainbow Hare

by Janine @ Rainbow Hare

About Time – A Story

Here, at last, is my Summer Stitching book. First the story, then some notes. * * * * * * * THE STORY * * * * * * * NOTES For the pages in this book I used a selection of utility fabrics interlined with with Vilene Fusible Low Loft Fleece. For the cover […]

by Janine @ Rainbow Hare

About Time – Finished at last!

At last I have finished my Summer Stitching book and I’m sure you’ll agree it’s about time! The whole thing has been very experimental and I gave myself a no frogging rule so it’s a million miles from perfect but I’m very, very happy with how it has turned out and even more so with […]