I’ve been following along with Edyta Sitar’s latest mystery quilt along and I really like the style, so I picked out some fabrics that I think would work for it. I do like the combination of colors here. Here is the monochrome version of the fabrics, to check for values, and I think it all… Continue reading Should I start another mystery?
Author: Melissa
Sweater body
I only have the garter stitch hem to add and the sweater body will be complete. I stopped two inches shorter of the length that the pattern recommended, since my body (trunk) is shorter. The first Beck sweater I made seems longer than it should be on my body, and this yarn is a superwash… Continue reading Sweater body
Tula’s Bloomers half block
I’ve counted the number of blocks I have left to piece together, and there are only 3 more after this half-block. This will go along the edge of the quilt. I think it’s the perfect use of the feature print from the De La Luna collection. Once I get those made, I’ll have to remove… Continue reading Tula’s Bloomers half block
Flutter units final step
Before piecing the blocks, that is. I finally have all of the smaller units cut and sewn, and now those units are all ready to make into the final pieces that make up the unequal nine-patch that makes these blocks. Getting to this point has been a lot slower-going than I thought it would be.… Continue reading Flutter units final step
Re-knit and moving forward
I finally made it back to where I had gotten the first time when I ended up ripping back and starting over. I am much happier knowing that the two halves of the back will be the same length in the short row sections. I’ve also tried it on to make sure everything feels right… Continue reading Re-knit and moving forward