Saturday, January 7, 2012

What I made yesterday

My etching class is off to a great start - because we don't really have to learn many more techniques, every class will pretty much be a work period where we get to work one-on-one with the professor. We are only six students in this intermediate class and it'll be FUN!

Our first print is due on Tuesday, so I'll be spending some time in the print studio tomorrow and Monday. Last year, that would have felt daunting, but this time around I'm looking forward to getting to work immediately. My professor is excited about the style I want to work in (with multiple plates for each print and color) as am I! I'll keep you updated...

Now to the baby booties - I love making them. They are such a quick little project and so sweet when they are finished. These are crocheted. You know, I used to be a knitter primarily, but I am really starting to love crocheting - there's something so calming about it. These cute little shoes are for friends of ours who had a little baby boy in December.

This is going to be a busy and creative weekend and I am looking forward to checking in with some of your blogs over the next few days. In the meantime, I wish you a most beautiful weekend!

15 comments:

  1. Liebe Silke,

    wunderschön.

    Alles Liebe und herzliche Grüße

    Elisabeth

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  2. ~oh...ever so sweet are these...i too find it so soothing to spend time crocheting...whats funny is for christmas i gave our cousins baby almost the same booties but without the strap adn mittens and a blanket and hat in the same color of yarn....our minds were weaving along similar line...ill have to send you a photo! love what you created...a blessed day ahead to you and yours~

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  3. Die sind ja süß!

    liebe Grüße Rein

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  4. Putzig!! LG, Verena

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  5. Wie süß die sind, diese kleinen Schühchen. Hab ein schönes Wochenende.
    LG Sabine

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  6. Silke these are just too precious!! My oh my how do you crochet something so tiny?! :)

    Love them!

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  7. Happy New Year, Silke! :) I've missed you. :) Those baby booties are just too cute for words!!!! :) Someone's feet are going to be super happy!

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  8. Wishing you luck and fun in your etching classes Silkie! But especially love the simple yet elegant booties! Perfect!!~~Rain

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  9. DEar Silke,
    I have crocheted for years and I have never made booties. They are hard to make!
    You did a beautiful job!!
    Love,
    Kay

    Could you share the pattern, if it is easy, I might could make them!

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  10. So sweet, they would work on big girl feet too! xox Corrine

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  11. What adorable booties, Silke! I remember a friend of my grandmother's made a box full of crochet booties for my first child back in '76. I wish I still had them so I could have passed them on to my daughter who now has 4 boys and expecting her first little girl very soon...my first granddaughter....am soo excited.

    Have a great week and Happy New Year.

    xxoo,
    Georgina

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  12. Love the precious booties Silke- there is something so satisfying in the making of a little gift for a babe. I'm sure you enjoyed the little break from your usually BUSY routine.

    I'm sure you are enjoying this crazy warm weather--!
    Love,
    Vicki

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  13. Deine Babyschüchen sind bezaubernd. Meine Freundin hat grad ein Kind bekommeb, ich versuch mich grad auch an Baby- Strickwaren. Ich hoffe sie werden nur hals so schön wie deine

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  14. So so so adorable! You can just feel the baby inside them!!

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  15. These litle booties are lovely! I've always wanted to make some but have yet to find a pattern I can follow easily!
    Jess xx

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