The top left corner is coming along, and so far the blocks seem to be facing the correct directions. Piecing a quilt on point is not my favorite (those “middle” rows are so long!), but I have to admit that the diagonal layouts are often gorgeous.
Author: Melissa
Piecing together begins
It’s finally starting to come together. I’ve started laying out and connecting all of the pieces. In the photo above, I just have the top left corner (4 blocks along with the side and corner setting triangles) completely pieced, with other rows just starting. I had finished those setting triangles the day before, and that… Continue reading Piecing together begins
Derecho progress too
And I’ve separated for the sleeves on my Derecho top! I plan to concentrate on knitting all three sweaters as we head into Autumn (!)
Heartfelt progress
I’ve separated for the sleeves! It felt like I was never going to get there, but knitting a little each time did make progress. I feel like the body should go a little quicker when I knit on this project, since there aren’t as many stitches on the needles.
Full blocks ready
Yes! And I chose my sashing fabric as well. I threw four blocks up on the design wall along with some light sage green strips cut from a bolt I got at the Stitcher’s Garden back room sale several months back. I am looking forward to seeing this come together, but first I must finish… Continue reading Full blocks ready