We went to a sewing and quilting expo that was held a couple of weekends ago, and believe it or not I did not buy any fabric. I did buy something that has become extremely useful with my vision issues, and the difference is just incredible to me – several versions of ceramic LED lights.… Continue reading Let there be light
Author: Melissa
Quilt of Valor awarded
On Saturday October 19, 2024, we honored three men with Quilts of Valor at our local Oktoberfest event. It was a perfect morning to bless them with their quilts. Jim was the first to receive his, and he read a poem that he had written honoring four of his uncles who also served our country.… Continue reading Quilt of Valor awarded
Front complete
With a minor modification to the cable pattern (due to a difference in row gauge), I’ve finally finished knitting the front of my Affiknity sweater. I’m going to be knitting the sleeves at the same time so I knit them exactly the same. They are knit from the wrist up, flat, so I’ll also be… Continue reading Front complete
Back complete, front progress
I completed the back piece of my Affiknity pullover a few days ago, and decided to go ahead and start on the front piece. It is knit in a unique way so that the cables are actually the sides of pockets on the front. I attached the pocket linings to the knitting and began knitting… Continue reading Back complete, front progress
New shawl bound off
And washed and blocked, ready to wear. That’s the brilliance about an aran weight shawl and dedicated knitting time – completion time is much, much shorter. I’m back on my Affiknity sweater now. Might as well work on another work in progress than something new because I know the itch to start something else new… Continue reading New shawl bound off