This is a shawl that I finished knitting in September 2019, and I never took a “finished” photo, so I decided to remedy that. The yarn is so soft, a blend of 20% yak, 20% silk, and 60% merino wool. I thought the combination of the yarn, color, and pattern were perfect together. I have… Continue reading Geology Shawl
Author: Melissa
Peaks & Valleys, January
I started cutting out fabric for this quilt a couple of years ago, and that’s as far as I got. Since then, it has languished, all but forgotten, so I’m glad I put it on my WIPGO board, and that it was the first to be chosen. Now it will finally get some attention. So,… Continue reading Peaks & Valleys, January
A Grassy Creek block
Part 7 is the end of this mystery, where all is revealed. There is a lot going on, and I’ve only just begun to piece things together. It’s kind of like a block within a block (with sashings, not yet shown), so I laid out some of the pieces once I had a little bit… Continue reading A Grassy Creek block
Desert Landscapes Mandala
January Progress: It has been a long time since I felt like stitching on many of my cross stitch projects. In fact, in 2019, I de-stashed probably 75% (or more) of my supplies, kits, and charts, including several more WIPs. I wasn’t sure if I would get back to cross stitching like I used to,… Continue reading Desert Landscapes Mandala
Finished Flax sweater
I actually finished knitting this sweater before the end of the year, 2020, but I needed to finish weaving in ends and then wash it. Because it is 100% acrylic yarn, I washed it in a sweater bag in my washing machine, and then I laid it out to air dry on a towel. It… Continue reading Finished Flax sweater