And I looked up and the month was nearly gone – already. The time is flying by this summer (well, really, this year!). I decided a few weeks ago to make a quilt of valor for a gentleman at our church who has become near and dear to me. He and his wife are such… Continue reading Hello July, goodbye July
Author: Melissa
Knitting in the round
Just a quick post – I’m thoroughly enjoying this knit so far. Round and round and round we go, but it isn’t boring at all with the color changing yarn between rounds of the main light gray yarn. And the slipped twisted stitches gives a really great contrast and extra squish factor that feels really… Continue reading Knitting in the round
New Look N6719
A friend who was recently downsizing gave me some of her unused fabric, some of which was more suited to clothing than to quilting. Coincidentally, I had recently purchased some sewing patterns on clearance, including a top that I saw someone else had recently finished in a Facebook sewing group I’ve joined. There was just… Continue reading New Look N6719
Looking Back cardigan
I ordered buttons from Amazon, and though they aren’t as sparkly as the two from the button jar that I loved, thankfully they matched very well. I love the lace pattern on the front and the sleeves – so pretty. And since we have the air conditioning running in the house, I briefly put it… Continue reading Looking Back cardigan
A little knitting
I’ve been working steadily on several knitting projects, and these charity hats give me little happy dances every week or two. I’ve picked a new favorite pattern recently, from the Knots of Love website – Cindy’s Cable Chemo Cap. This one is super easy to remember, and I love that the cable detail is within… Continue reading A little knitting