Especially this one. Everything about working on this mystery quilt has gone wrong. For every clue, I cut pieces wrong. Or sewed them wrong. Or had major difficulty in sewing them together. But mostly I cut them wrong. Every. Single. Clue. When I started doing that with Clue 3, even though I read it through… Continue reading No more mysteries
Author: Melissa
Abstract Pinwheel baby quilt
I tried to take my time to make sure the lines were straight (and they are, mostly), then I worked on the binding. I’m not as happy with the binding (my seam allowance was probably a bit on the large size), but it should keep everything together. Not sure when I’ll be giving this to… Continue reading Abstract Pinwheel baby quilt
LYS Day 2024
On Saturday afternoon I went to a yarn tasting at my local yarn store, Sunshine Weaving and Fiber Arts. I had no idea what to expect, but enjoyed it. We received 25 grams each of 6 new Berroco yarns (Vernazza, Tillie, Seaspun, Bozzolo, Pima 100, and Vintage Baby Handpaint) that are being debuted this season,… Continue reading LYS Day 2024
Sleeve work
So, checking back in with my Looking Back cardigan progress, I’ve almost finished knitting the sleeves. They have a lace detail down the entire length, and the pattern is pretty easily memorized. Once I finish knitting the sleeves, I should be able to pick up stitches and knit the button bands. I knew I was… Continue reading Sleeve work
Restarting Affiknity
As I was pondering starting a new sweater project, I thought I would check my other in-progress sweater/cardigan projects to see where I am on each of them. I knew it would give me a kick in the pants regarding those, and I know I really don’t need to start another sweater until I finish… Continue reading Restarting Affiknity