For sitandknitabit as part of the 100 events for International Women's Day, I am creating an embroidery based on the story of Vasalisa. Her is a sneak peak at the mood boards I have made. Lots of rich textures and colours.
These granny squares are going to be part of something huge. They are destined to be part of sitandknitabit 100 million stitches. Only one week left to get stitching!
I told my mum & nan about the sitandknitabit 100 million stitches project (who in turn told my nan's neighbour). And at the weekend I went down to MK on a visit and came away with almost 50 squares! Having volunteered myself to help sew up the squares one day in March I thought I'd get a head start on this bounty!
For anyone in the Glasgow area there is a fundraising event for the project at the lovely Stereo on Sunday. There will be cake, music & knitting - what more could you possibly want?
Knitted squares adorned everything.
I managed to find the squares that myself, my mum & my nan made.
And even the square made from the remains of my sock wool.
100 events to inspire & delight.
And even my embroidery with book, finally framed & on the wall.
Even Mr Crafty's knitted trapezium is joining in.
Off they go to have their stitches counted.
Then sorted.
Then using an assortment of equipment are sewn up.
The might become blankets.
Or they might be a rainbow.
Why? This is for the 100th International Women's Day. To represent the 100 million women that are missing from the world today due to gender discrimination.
I got to drop off these squares.
I got to have a knit and a drink. 
I saw this little creature on the stairs.
I watched some great bands.
I admired some lovely decorations.
And attempted to teach Mr Crafty to knit - the lesson learnt is that Guinness + knitting don't mix!
For more photos see here.
For anyone in the Glasgow area there is a fundraising event for the project at the lovely Stereo on Sunday. There will be cake, music & knitting - what more could you possibly want?
