My thumb seems to be doing much better now. Of course, I’m not knitting constantly, but I’ve started my new sweater, Ren, and I’m thrilled with how it looks, and how my thumb is feeling while knitting it. I started it May 1, and this is my progress through May 21. It’s a fingering weight… Continue reading Started Ren
Tiny pieces
take a long time to become something! I decided to work on Aunt Joe’s Afghan quilt while I was processing fabric scraps that I’ve gotten from various friends. I pulled out some pieces that were large enough to use for these blocks and after a day of cutting and another day of piecing, I have… Continue reading Tiny pieces
Purple Jasmine
After making the two purple blocks for the Rainbow Pennies quilt, I could have put the remaining strips and squares back in the scrap box and moved on, but of course, I didn’t. I looked through my Villa Rosa Designs patterns and came up with one that I thought would make the remaining scraps shine,… Continue reading Purple Jasmine
Xing string blocks
These are the two blocks that make up the quilt after the string units are complete. I wanted to see how difficult they are to put together, since I’m pressing all seams open to reduce bulk. They’re a little fiddly, but fairly straightforward. I have all my units for the star block centers. Now I’m… Continue reading Xing string blocks
Sammal!
I put the buttons on Sammal today, and finished weaving in the ends, so it is finally finished! I had finished the knitting almost a week ago, but had put off adding the buttons until I had time and light to do it. I can’t wait for Mom to see and be able to wear… Continue reading Sammal!