Laura
Photography, when done well, is art. I hope you have been enjoying the beauty of Sarah’s photographs as much as I have. I feel I could almost reach in and feel the softness of her yarns. I, on the other hand, have been gently told that I am lacking depth of field and have been benefiting under Sarah’s tutelage.
At the next level, we have our friend Arlette. She is on top of our photography skill totem pole. This wonderful photo not only beautifully shows Bella's new Chunky Cable Knit Purse, it conveys a sense of excitement and love of the purse that we may feel but could never have captured.
The Chunky Cable Knit Purse is yet another project debuting at Stitches this year. The purse is lined and has structure so its usable, comes with feet, a magnetic snap, and the choice between our new leather, cord, or heavy chain straps. As always, we encourage knitters to 'Build Your Own" project by offering lots of options -- several yarn colors, 3 stitch patterns, and a variety of fabric lining colors and strap options.
And yes, I said straps -- not handles. You can carry these bags over your shoulder. (The straps will be available by themselves so you can add them to any of your existing purse projects.) They really make a difference in finishing off all your hard work.
Sarah
This is the All Over Cables purse project from Bella, of course. I was a little nervous about this project -- not because of the knitting, which is tons of fun and goes quickly -- but because it involves two words I'd previously been skittish of: Hardware and Sewing. My last project involving Hardware was a set of Ikea shelves. I didn't realize you couldn't just drill those puppies straight into drywall...oops. Shelves don't really work as such when they are practically falling off the wall at a rakish angle.
Cable_interiorThe purse, it turns out, is a cinch. I even managed to use an Exacto knive to install the magnetic clasp without stabbing myself once -- quite a feat for a klutz like me -- and better yet, I did a pretty tidy job of it. Even the sewing was super easy, made more so because I skipped sewing in an (optional) pocket because I so impatient to finish the bag.
I've already purchased a Trellis purse project (gorgeous Eggplant colored Pastaza, black lining, and black straps), which I will knit as soon as I can fit it into the rather ridiculous lineup.
Photography, when done well, is art. I hope you have been enjoying the beauty of Sarah’s photographs as much as I have. I feel I could almost reach in and feel the softness of her yarns. I, on the other hand, have been gently told that I am lacking depth of field and have been benefiting under Sarah’s tutelage.
At the next level, we have our friend Arlette. She is on top of our photography skill totem pole. This wonderful photo not only beautifully shows Bella's new Chunky Cable Knit Purse, it conveys a sense of excitement and love of the purse that we may feel but could never have captured.
The Chunky Cable Knit Purse is yet another project debuting at Stitches this year. The purse is lined and has structure so its usable, comes with feet, a magnetic snap, and the choice between our new leather, cord, or heavy chain straps. As always, we encourage knitters to 'Build Your Own" project by offering lots of options -- several yarn colors, 3 stitch patterns, and a variety of fabric lining colors and strap options.
And yes, I said straps -- not handles. You can carry these bags over your shoulder. (The straps will be available by themselves so you can add them to any of your existing purse projects.) They really make a difference in finishing off all your hard work.
Sarah
This is the All Over Cables purse project from Bella, of course. I was a little nervous about this project -- not because of the knitting, which is tons of fun and goes quickly -- but because it involves two words I'd previously been skittish of: Hardware and Sewing. My last project involving Hardware was a set of Ikea shelves. I didn't realize you couldn't just drill those puppies straight into drywall...oops. Shelves don't really work as such when they are practically falling off the wall at a rakish angle.
Cable_interiorThe purse, it turns out, is a cinch. I even managed to use an Exacto knive to install the magnetic clasp without stabbing myself once -- quite a feat for a klutz like me -- and better yet, I did a pretty tidy job of it. Even the sewing was super easy, made more so because I skipped sewing in an (optional) pocket because I so impatient to finish the bag.
I've already purchased a Trellis purse project (gorgeous Eggplant colored Pastaza, black lining, and black straps), which I will knit as soon as I can fit it into the rather ridiculous lineup.
