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Monday, January 17, 2011

A little beach scene! - Kirstie's Draught Excluder

A sandcastle

Okay, so I have been missing for a while - sorry everyone!.  An explanation.....  I got a knitting kit from my boys for Christmas and have been knitting up a storm.  I just have to share the finished creation with you.

This knitting kit was designed by the super talented Suzie Johnson who featured on Kirstie Allsopp's Homemade Home TV series in 2009/2010 - link to the episode here.  Suzie made a wonderful Draught Excluder that I fell in love with as soon as I saw it.

I have wonderful memories of my Grandmother teaching me how to knit - she was an amazing knitter and I would adore if she was still around to answer my knitting queries!.  Thankfully there are wonderful people like Suzie (The Wool Sanctuary) and the knit and crochet community site - Ravelry.
A beach-hut
or two!
Fun Fish (not sure about my knitting with sequins.... winged it!!)  but I am happy how they turned out.

When you put them all together with magnets - here is what you end up with - a fun Draught Excluder.
Although, to be honest - I really don't know if it will ever end up on the floor!  I had so much fun making this, I have just completed another beach hut which I am going to make into a door stop (just the stuffing/lining for the sand to finish) and bought wool to make a beach hut for a new baby's room. 

Hope you have enjoyed my jaunt away from card making and if you pop over to visit Suzie's knitting blog, be sure to tell her I sent you!

Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for stopping by.
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24 comments:

  1. MilliesmarvelsJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    These are fab! You have been busy! Best wishes for a crafty 2011!
    Jane
    x

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  2. DebbiJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love it! They are just adorable.
    *smiles*
    debbi

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  3. NancyJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Looks like you have been busy, Deirdre! These are all so adorable!

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  4. Moccavanila by Vera RhuhayJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Wow Dee...those are so adorable!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    It's nice to see you are enjoying your present. Both my Mother and daughter like to knit but I haven't a clue how. I really love the fishies. Cute!

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  6. Anita RexJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Aha someone has been busy! No wonder you have no new cards to share, look at all that knitting! Love it!

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  7. BarbJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    How fun, Deirdre! I love that you've been enjoying something new! Glad you shared this! Love the way it turned out! Adorable!

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  8. Vera Yates (Ling)January 17, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Wow, Deirdre these are amazinG! I learned to knit from my SIL and so far all I accomplished are some scarves. I don't know if I can do anything besides straight things. You're so talented!

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  9. Liz's creative cornerJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Hi Deidre, you have been busy, they are brilliant and you sound like your having fun too which is great, I'venot knit for years lol, hugs Liz xx

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  10. GerJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    These are absolutely gorgeous! I must admit I did wonder how any of them were going to keep the draught out until you put it all together - it's too nice for the floor! Ger x.

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  11. JudithJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Those are fab,I also saw them on Kirstie's programme. I used to knit a lot when I was younger and always made my jumpers and cardigans but was never very good at the sewing together bit of the process which makes or breaks a garment.Looks like you have no problem with that, they're great fun and I bet your boys love them too.

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  12. alexandra s.m.January 17, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    These are so FUN!!
    TFS

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  13. EmmaJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Beautiful Deirdre, they are so cute!

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  14. Dawn TJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Great to try new crafts or resurrect an old one. Your draught stopper is wonderful

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  15. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Oh, Deirdre, these are the most wonderful little creations - I especially love those little fish!!! Open up an Etsy store so we can all come shop!!!

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  16. SianJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Oh wow, love them! They look great fun.
    hugs

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  17. Tiffany ErvinJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Oh my word!! Too, too adorable for words, love these Deirdre, would love to see more!

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  18. JaneJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    ok........how FABULOUS is this!!!!!!!! LOVE it! I wish I could knit!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    AMAZING!!! I did wonder what was keeping you so busy! These are just gorgeous and a nice change from card making. You are sooo clever!
    Alicia xx

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  20. Alice January 20, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    wow! fabulous, fabulous project, Deirdre!!! you are so talented! these are so fun! love love it! thanks for sharing! =)

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  21. ChickieChirpsJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    These are awesome! What a great idea! I love the finished product!

    Arabella

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  22. Jess's Crafty ThingsJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Well after all that work and knowing how gorgeous it came out, I just wouldnt want to put that on the floor Deirdre. its goregous

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  23. stampingandstitchingFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    This is such a fab draught excluder, Deirdre! Looking forward to seeing you next knitting projects!

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  24. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Deidre,

    Your draught excluder looks brilliant, beautifully knitted. Thank you for your kind words. I don't put mine on the floor- it just seems so wrong.

    Suzie Johnson (The Wool Sanctuary) x

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