This morning I went ahead and cut my pieces from the first layer cake and laid them out. Due to design wall limitations at this time, I had to put some of them on two rows or just know that I’m repeating what’s on the wall a certain number of times. I have the other… Continue reading Skirt 1 layout
Author: Melissa
I have skirt plans
A couple of friends took a quilting class with Annie Smith recently (she’s the quilter whose online Quilter’s Palette class I took in, I think it was, 2009). They mentioned that she was also teaching her Bespoke Skirt pattern to another set of students after their class. One of those friends bought that pattern and… Continue reading I have skirt plans
Sometimes things just don’t work out
I got to the point of washing and blocking the pieces of my Affiknity sweater. Then I sat down to start seaming. I was willing to deal with an oversized sweater. The sleeves were extra long, and I had to squish the pieces to get them to sort of fit the size from the schematic.… Continue reading Sometimes things just don’t work out
Panel B sets
When sewing, I’ve been trying to focus a bit more on Silk Path, using other projects as leader-ender pieces. So I’ve been able to make more progress a little quicker this week than anticipated, and I’ve just finished all of the Panel B sets needed. On next to the Panel D sets. There are other… Continue reading Panel B sets
First half 2025 charity hats
There hasn’t been a lot going on here lately. I’ve mostly been going about my daily, weekly, monthly routines. I’m working on the Silk Path quilt along with some other slow progress scrap projects in the sewing room. And when I’m not there, I’m usually knitting on a sweater, shawl, or charity hat. I don’t… Continue reading First half 2025 charity hats