tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905003879789876177.post4817105414601136017..comments2024-03-29T08:52:22.432-04:00Comments on Field and Fen: Cut, sew, knit, weave up a stormBoudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905003879789876177.post-13598188614805000932009-11-11T07:59:26.966-05:002009-11-11T07:59:26.966-05:00Thanks for the legwarmer idea - perfect for my god...Thanks for the legwarmer idea - perfect for my goddaughter who is wheelchair bound and whose legs are always cold!<br /><br />That feather and fan scarf is beautiful. Is it a pattern that is easily found or is it one of your own?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905003879789876177.post-72040263147326570562009-11-09T15:07:36.321-05:002009-11-09T15:07:36.321-05:00lovely things!! my goodness, the items that come f...lovely things!! my goodness, the items that come from your needles are amazing to me...<br />thank you for sharing the legwarmer tip, too. have a dear friend who may find this useful.<br /><br />maryannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905003879789876177.post-34762457462897083822009-11-08T17:46:02.929-05:002009-11-08T17:46:02.929-05:00I appreciate the encouragement! the legwarmers are...I appreciate the encouragement! the legwarmers are working out very well so far. The thing is that the legs must be kept separate, since I do not have the strength to lift them together to get anything over both of them (think about 60 lbs dead weight near the floor!) and they have to be manipulated at intervals during the day to prevent painful stiffness in the joints, and that involves getting easily at the leg and brake controls of the chair. So legwarmers seem to be the answer. For now, that is! nothing works for very long, but that's the nature of things. And all words of encouragement are welcome.Boudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905003879789876177.post-5988394748703718112009-11-08T17:36:07.994-05:002009-11-08T17:36:07.994-05:00I was going to suggest the bottom half of a sleepi...I was going to suggest the bottom half of a sleeping bag, or something seamed up to make a half of a bunting bag for the legs. But your solution sounds perfect!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810904674620501236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905003879789876177.post-21876928915248381912009-11-08T15:17:06.576-05:002009-11-08T15:17:06.576-05:00Good thinking with the tackpants/leg warmers - muc...Good thinking with the tackpants/leg warmers - much better use of the re-purposed garment than cutting the sleeves off another one. <br />Although that was my first thought too.<br /><br />The tapestries are looking great as is the scarf. I love the old feather and fan pattern. I have made at least 2 or 3 baby shawls in that pattern, not to mention various other baby garments. It is so timeless.<br /><br />Keep up the good work.<br /><br />MinimissMinimisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291343622384393336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905003879789876177.post-75946514158295041712009-11-08T12:05:25.502-05:002009-11-08T12:05:25.502-05:00I beg your pardon for the wrong letters in the fir...I beg your pardon for the wrong letters in the first para - HP, of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905003879789876177.post-67716020394813825242009-11-08T12:01:16.256-05:002009-11-08T12:01:16.256-05:00Thank you for the legwarmer etc idea - even sittin...Thank you for the legwarmer etc idea - even sitting on the sofa doesn't keep the back of the legs warm when the draughts start up in the Fall. I use those knitted things that were popular back in the '70s, but I will pass on your info to my eldest who has a dear friend as incapacitated as your HS.<br /><br />The closest my book (The Complete (?) knitting, crocheting etc Book) comes to your lovely pattern is one called Pine Tree, but there's nothing remotely resembling it elsewhere. I have yet to finish my heavy sweater coat :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com