We recently received a donation of some fabrics and scraps at the quilting ministry I’ve been making some quilt tops for recently. When I saw two stacks of mint green and brown prints, I thought they would look perfect together. I searched around for different patterns that could work and found a buffalo plaid quilt.… Continue reading Donated fabrics to quilt top
Author: Melissa
Dublin in Pink
The pink scraps charity quilt top is finished. It feels like it took forever to put the blocks together once I had them pieced individually. I’ve been alternately sewing a lot to occupy my mind, and when not sewing, I’ve been helping out my bestest friend and her husband in her last days. Sallie was… Continue reading Dublin in Pink
Pinks for charity
I had the idea of using my pinks for a charity quilt, and then Bonnie released her colors for this year’s mystery quilt. I had to pull out the strips that matched those colors, and was still left with enough to make some units that will go in the Dublin quilt. I’ve decided to pair… Continue reading Pinks for charity
Sleeves, body joined
I finished the first sleeve and quickly set to work starting and completing the second, and I’ve just joined the sleeves to the body. It’s always a little awkward working all of the stitches at this stage, but at least working back and forth for a cardigan is a little easier than working in the… Continue reading Sleeves, body joined
Super fast knitting
And just like that, clue 2 is complete. I tried to take a photo in daylight this time, but it was cloudy, so the yarn came out looking much darker. The closeup photo is a little closer to the actual color though. Now back to other things while I wait for the next clue.