I can finally start to see the gradient progressing on my Mermaid Lair shawl. It’s faint, but it’s there. You can see it more when it’s scrunched up on the needles, but I wanted to spread it out a bit to see the lace that’s developing. The beads are more visible in person, as well.… Continue reading Visible gradient
Author: Melissa
Time to change the bed quilt
As we go from late summer into early autumn, the timing was perfect to update my bed quilt and use my newest finish. My Straits of Mackinac has been on it most of the summer, and that quilt definitely has a more “summer” feel to the colors. I love how this quilt fits on the… Continue reading Time to change the bed quilt
Just a little quiet time
Sometimes I have weeks (or months!) when I have a lot to share, and then there are times when there isn’t as much. I’ve been doing a lot of prepping things, a little sewing, a little knitting, a tiny bit of cross stitch, and a little more reading. It’s just one of those times when… Continue reading Just a little quiet time
MEG Mystery Part 3
For this part, I decided to make two similar blocks. Each will measure 15½ inches square when pieced, and will be 15 inches square in the finished quilt. Pieces needed for block 4 In these blocks, my background fabric is pale blue, and I’m using the lighter floral/birds fabric as Fabric A, with the medium… Continue reading MEG Mystery Part 3
September’s baskets
Just wanted to quickly share some baskets I’ve recently created and stitched down the handles. These are a go-to project when I want something easy to do while listening to/watching tv, because I can get into a nice little rhythm. I have several prepared in advance, and when I run out of them, I spend… Continue reading September’s baskets