The top one-third of the quilt is sewn together, and the bottom two-thirds are also sewn together. Now I have to sew them to each other, then work on the borders.
Author: Melissa
Rip Current Mitts
Started on January 26, 2025 and finished the next evening, my new pair of fingerless mitts is ready for the rest of this winter. Here’s hoping I won’t have to rely on them too much. They remind me of our little tortie Leia. I think Leia’s seen enough of the cold and snow (though she… Continue reading Rip Current Mitts
Sashing sets
I’ve finally finished piecing each of my blocks for the Old Town quilt, and now I’ve decided that, yes, I will be making controlled scrappy (i.e., sets) of sashing pieces. Of course, because I’m doing them this way, I’ll have to decide where they’ll go before I piece them together. I’ve almost completed sewing their… Continue reading Sashing sets
Back to Susan Bates
I had been using my newer Clover Amour crochet hook to make the little granny squares (and attach them to my blanket) since my major vision issues began. I do like the hook itself, but the way I hold it is like a pencil, and that rubberized grip has really been irritating my skin on… Continue reading Back to Susan Bates
My current obsession
Yes, I just started this sweater, and it is my current obsession. I’ve spent most evenings working on it, and even some time during the days (when I would normally be working on my quilt). I’ve just finished the first ball of yarn and added in the second. The construction is really unique. The photo… Continue reading My current obsession