Friday 30 August 2013

It started with a tweet....

....and was sealed when I made a public pledge on twitter to knit, sew and spin only from stash for the next year! This photo of my haul from Knit August Nights in Napier was what started the challenge conversation.......


.......followed by my flippant comment that I could knit for a year without needing to add to my stash!  Me and my big mouth - or fingers in this case!
So, the conversation evolved and I have committed (or perhaps I should be committed!) to knitting, sewing and spinning only from stash for the next year. The year will finish on the last weekend of August which is when I will be going to KAN again. 

I also want to get back to making my own clothes so that is another part of the big overall challenge.

There are a few caveats: 
It won't include haberdashery or calico, if I need it, for mock garments.
It won't include fabric for a summer dressing gown for the husband.
It won't include possible fabric for 2 chairs I want to cover...if I have time in the next year lol.
It won't include purchases/gifts for swaps (giving and receiving) - one of which I'm already committed to taking part in. 
Obviously, it won't include any fabric for anything work related.

So...here I go! Wish me luck and please help me keep on the straight and narrow.