Comments on Rachel Cotterill: Look Ma, No Kit!

BTW - your ma is very proud of you:-) I remember ...

2010-07-26T16:26:59.401+01:00

BTW - your ma is very proud of you:-)

I remember when I was about 20, Dad and I borrowed a camper van and drove for two weeks all round the edge of Scotland (up from Luton). As he drove, I knitted, and I completed a long-sleeved jumper in lacy pineapple stitch in two-ply wool on size 13 and 11 needles. That was some achievement, believe me, but fun.

You could embroider your flag as you travel, maybe? xx

I think that once you've completed this you wi...

2010-07-26T16:23:14.224+01:00

I think that once you've completed this you will be way beyond the "knit a scarf" stage - you'll have created a unique personal chart of your travels, it's a really great idea:-)

Wow, those are neat! Good luck with the composite...

2010-07-26T13:23:52.029+01:00

Wow, those are neat! Good luck with the composite one.

You could treat the composite as a sampler of different stitches, and use a stitch dictionary to teach yourself other stitches, outlines and knots which will make some of the more complex flags easier than pure satin stitch.

I did some great cross stitch projects before my d...

2010-07-24T18:40:04.190+01:00

I did some great cross stitch projects before my daughter was born. It's something I'd like to get back to - maybe twenty years from now when I once again have time for stuff like that!

Good for you... I like the idea of a goal or goals...

2010-07-23T09:00:59.537+01:00

Good for you... I like the idea of a goal or goals. Part of a life well lived. My own modest goal is to knit a pair of socks - on four needles - much to the bemusementof my mother.

Aha! I did that with flags about ten years ago - ...

2010-07-22T15:54:52.657+01:00

Aha! I did that with flags about ten years ago - I hadn't been to many countries back then, and in any case I think I lacked the patience to do it properly, so they ended up a bit scruffy - but they're still on my rucksack!
ps - need to take you kayaking
Richard

I'm very impressed. I love embroidery but it l...

2010-07-22T00:04:12.213+01:00

I'm very impressed. I love embroidery but it looks so complex.

great ambitious project! sometimes I like to try s...

2010-07-21T23:30:11.800+01:00

great ambitious project! sometimes I like to try something once (like spinning) just so I know how it works. Whether I continue on and do more is not important.

I like that idea...and I do hope to see the Tricol...

2010-07-21T21:00:50.172+01:00

I like that idea...and I do hope to see the Tricolor in there ;-) I had "learn to ride a motorbike" before 40 - and I did, so what's next on your list? Have a great week and don't forget to post the results. Love from London x

Oh, that looks like it will be a fantastic piece o...

2010-07-21T14:24:38.071+01:00

Oh, that looks like it will be a fantastic piece once you've completed it. :)

I like the last line of your post. So cute!! :)

2010-07-21T09:46:03.130+01:00

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Fantastic idea! Embroidery is really fun if you ge...

2010-07-21T09:45:56.404+01:00

Fantastic idea! Embroidery is really fun if you get the hang of it :)

The trick is to embroider the country flag while y...

2010-07-21T09:41:31.520+01:00

The trick is to embroider the country flag while you are actually on the trip to that country.

Good for you for taking on such a project.

This is a fantastic idea and a great project. I l...

2010-07-21T09:06:55.604+01:00

This is a fantastic idea and a great project.

I look forward to seeing the results.

This is a great idea and such a fun way to remembe...

2010-07-21T08:57:11.726+01:00

This is a great idea and such a fun way to remember where you've travelled. Is it difficult? I've got quite a few cloth badges where I've been which I sew on my camp blanket (such a Guiding geek I know!) but there are some missing and this would be a fun way to add them.

Hope you're having a good summer,
Jade

Why not travel and embroider at the same time? Bef...

2010-07-21T02:48:04.163+01:00

Why not travel and embroider at the same time? Before my mother's hands became so arthritic, she traveled the world over with small sections of needlework. Years later, the pieces were all assembled with the result that she now has a stunning rug. It's a work of art. I always loved the way she took the long view with her project.

well, I think this is a great idea you've got ...

2010-07-21T02:12:51.373+01:00

well, I think this is a great idea you've got going. And I love how you have planned it out.

Great idea! If you need some suggestions on certa...

2010-07-21T01:50:52.875+01:00

Great idea! If you need some suggestions on certain technical aspects, you've only to ask. For instance, I know how you can manage the instricacies of the flags with bits on, but it would mean something like cross stitch or needlepoint, ie working one small square at a time. There are other ways of course.=)

How very cool. Although how in the world you find...

2010-07-20T23:39:19.710+01:00

How very cool.

Although how in the world you find time to do all the things you do is beyond me....

Honestly, this looks like something I'd hate. ...

2010-07-20T22:31:38.203+01:00

Honestly, this looks like something I'd hate. Also, your before-30 list is making me feel very tired. but way to go. :)

Cute! I am not sure if my older eyes could handle...

2010-07-20T21:35:07.724+01:00

Cute! I am not sure if my older eyes could handle cross-stitching anymore. :)

I think it's great that you are doing things o...

2010-07-20T21:34:11.469+01:00

I think it's great that you are doing things on your 'Before 30'list ... I think the flags you've embroided so far look great & look forward to seeing the finished piece with all of them together !

cool:) Looking forwards to watching your progress...

2010-07-20T20:35:55.378+01:00

cool:)

Looking forwards to watching your progress.

It looks like you're off to an excellent start...

2010-07-20T20:13:48.889+01:00

It looks like you're off to an excellent start already! I cross stitch sometimes but have never embroidered. :-) Your "ma" would indeed be proud! Looks like you have a steady hand!

Hey, great idea! I used to love to cross-stitch, t...

2010-07-20T20:00:58.699+01:00

Hey, great idea! I used to love to cross-stitch, too....back in the "old days" when the Xs were stamped onto the fabric. I like those the best! I don't want to have to COUNT to know where to stitch! :D
I went to your mum's blog and left her a comment, by the way! What a wonderful mother and daughter you both are!!