After finding out that the first set of slippers did not quite fit, I decided to try a different pattern for the new pair. I made these a little longer, and also made the toe area wider, as that was the primary issue with the first pair. The secondary issue was an issue for me.… Continue reading Slippers, take 2
Author: Melissa
A day of piecing
After finishing laundry and other chores around the house Saturday, I was able to open up my sewing room. The kitties love when I do that – they rush in and look to see what’s going on in the world through the two windows there. Then they usually settle down for a nice nap in… Continue reading A day of piecing
Clue 2, section 9
Or half of section 9, that is. This section is some very subtle stripes for me, based on my colors that were used. They seem to form little wings on either side. I’ve only completed one so far, so here that is. It looks like a single color from a distance, but those purl ridges… Continue reading Clue 2, section 9
Clue 2, section 8
You wouldn’t think that this clue would take very long, but it took an entire afternoon and evening for me to complete. I love the feel of this yarn, but after working with it (it’s a single ply yarn) I’ve determined that it is a royal pain for this particular design. I have to slow… Continue reading Clue 2, section 8
Block, meet sashing
I began piecing the Straits of Mackinac blocks to sashing strips over the weekend. I got maybe about a third of the way through the first pass. Once I get these done, I’ll be able to start piecing them to each other and the alternating sashing rows together.