tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post9178739199509345083..comments2024-03-23T02:08:36.897-04:00Comments on Smoking Needles/I'm Black Martha: I've Reclaimed My Knitting Machinesknitmachinequeen (KMQ)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-21720958582979100962021-02-08T10:03:49.745-05:002021-02-08T10:03:49.745-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-66323460227905670752020-11-20T05:43:09.294-05:002020-11-20T05:43:09.294-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.jane hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333724589846327728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-36960608784925047302020-05-15T15:08:05.172-04:002020-05-15T15:08:05.172-04:00I absolute love your creativity and skill! Your kn...I absolute love your creativity and skill! Your knitted suit is beautiful. It looks tailored, yet it must be so comfortable.Pattibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14167132322994862567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-38388129800950672512020-02-20T19:35:24.958-05:002020-02-20T19:35:24.958-05:00Beautiful outfit! You haven't missed a beat! ...Beautiful outfit! You haven't missed a beat! I love the color on you and the sewing and knitting are both impeccable! I've been away from sewing for awhile and have been trying to find my way back over the past couple years. I've finally gotten settled (I moved to anotther state) and finally finished my sewing room. I've been checking out my favorite sewing blogs for inspiration and you've given my sewing mojo a jump start! Thanks for the inspiration!Omegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827393706314408940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-9248666787314704982020-02-07T01:48:23.245-05:002020-02-07T01:48:23.245-05:00Congratulations. While I do know how to knit the p...Congratulations. While I do know how to knit the pieces, I always cut my necklines. Just don't like the look of shortrows on my knits and never even once have I had a knit ravel after I've cut it.knitmachinequeen (KMQ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-21301602026355353412020-02-06T23:21:44.365-05:002020-02-06T23:21:44.365-05:00Great color and lovely suit. I just knit my first ...Great color and lovely suit. I just knit my first machine knit cardigan. I didn't do cut and sew though. Just knit the pieces to size and sewed them together. I would be afraid to cut into the knit fabric for fear of the knitting coming un-knit! LOL That isn't a problem?LindaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11018879516100400292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-86202717910346381822020-02-05T19:54:48.734-05:002020-02-05T19:54:48.734-05:00Thank you so much. Stay tuned for more.Thank you so much. Stay tuned for more.knitmachinequeen (KMQ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-31638545800280096112020-02-05T19:54:21.290-05:002020-02-05T19:54:21.290-05:00Thank you so much. I got so many compliments when ...Thank you so much. I got so many compliments when I wore it. It feels great on and I can't wait to get started on my next project.knitmachinequeen (KMQ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-54543199497249203552020-02-05T19:53:33.218-05:002020-02-05T19:53:33.218-05:00You are correct but I didn't knit yardage per ...You are correct but I didn't knit yardage per say. I measure the pattern pieces and knit them the width and length that I need. I have very little waste. I only cut the armholes and neckline, rarely the side seams. I knit the sleeve in the shape of the sleeve and knit the cap straight. I cut the shape of the cap. It took me years to perfect this technique and then had the 10 year hiatus but I'm back. <br /><br />As far as using your knitting machine, in the beginning I would work on learn the machine and knitting easy projects like hats and scarves and simple sweater. You'll figure out where you want to go with it after some practice. I dress very conservatively especially on my job as a court reporter. I've always loved St. John knitwear but there is no way I'd spend that kind of money on it so I did the next best thing...I taught myself how to produce "knock offs!" Thanks for visiting and come back soon. I'm already working on another jacket.knitmachinequeen (KMQ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06905640436931172793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-80197383261325385992020-02-05T19:51:03.725-05:002020-02-05T19:51:03.725-05:00Don't you look smashing ... FIESTA!!! I would...Don't you look smashing ... FIESTA!!! I would love to see how you make your knit fabric if possible.Monica Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671309236814160731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-39931538701332152782020-02-05T16:08:01.021-05:002020-02-05T16:08:01.021-05:00Wow, that 10 years did not affect your skill or cr...Wow, that 10 years did not affect your skill or creative vision! Good for you. The suit is beautiful and classic. I am anxious to see what happens next! celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469386917866922229.post-54842068482629510092020-02-05T10:14:30.297-05:002020-02-05T10:14:30.297-05:00Bummer on the abandoned original addition and craf...Bummer on the abandoned original addition and craft room plans. But I'm happy you've finally put 2 unused rooms to work for you. Am I correct that you knitted fabric and then cut/sew as if it were purchased knit? Your suit is gorgeous and you look good in that color.<br /><br />I've had a knitting machine, bought at a garage sale at least 20 years ago, and have never used it. I always did say it was a retirement project. Now I'm retired, so... Do you have any recommendations on getting started? Over the years, I've read just enough bits and bobs to know I won't sit down and start churning out projects with no problems. JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.com