Finished Projects: the Hufflepuff mittens complete with icord to keep them from getting lost, the spiral cowl, burberry-inpired cowl & pocket-sized robot for Matt. Projects Started: “On t... Feb 28, 2010 - No Comments
Spent some time today preparing the fabric for my quilt binding & for my next quilt top. Washing, drying, ironing & cutting off all those annoying strings that get so tangled in the first tw... Feb 28, 2010 - 1 Comment
Yes, I did go buy fabric for another quilt top. No, I am not finished with my first quilt yet. Yes, I have plans for at least three other quilts for my sister’s new cabin. There’s no probl... Feb 27, 2010 - 2 Comments
I think I’m getting faster at this because work today & my quilted is completely quilted. I spent a lot less time ripping out that the last couple of days. Either I’m getting better o... Feb 26, 2010 - 3 Comments
Dear sock, Sorry I have been ignoring you. I know you are sitting there patiently in a bag next to the couch. I know you would be so easy to work on, something I can do without any stress. But you see... Feb 25, 2010 - 3 Comments
Yesterday, I had such bad time trying to free motion quilt but I wasn’t ready to give up. I set it aside overnight & went at it today with a fresh attitude. It helped to read that a lot of ... Feb 24, 2010 - 4 Comments
Today after lots of practice on my “mini quilt” I started to quilt my actual quilt. Everything was going along pretty well, it wasn’t perfect but I was starting to get the hang of it... Feb 23, 2010 - 5 Comments
I knit this Calvin Rib Turtleneck from Valley Yarns about two years ago. I’ve never worn it because I was really unhappy with how it fit where the neck met the body (other people had the same co... Feb 22, 2010 - 1 Comment
This week we will actually start machine quilting our quilts. I have never quilted & have a new sewing machine so I thought some practice would be in order. I made myself a little practice quilt ... Feb 21, 2010 - 1 Comment
My parents gave me my Kenmore sewing machine at least ten years ago. It has been a workhorse sewing everything from an Anchor Sail to a Bridesmaids Dress to a Lined Wool Coat. But it has become hard t... Feb 20, 2010 - 4 Comments
