I don’t know why I find hand sewing the binding to a quilt so tedious, but apparently I do. So I tend to put it off, and off, and off, especially if I don’t have a deadline. Well, I still don’t have a deadline, but I do have a need to get this quilt off… Continue reading Putting it off no longer
Author: Melissa
Brilliant blue
I finally finished knitting the Matisse Blue colorway Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief for my friend Georgia, so I’ll be able to give it to her tomorrow. She may be able to wear it a bit the remainder of this season, but it will probably be more useful next winter. I love this color.… Continue reading Brilliant blue
A perfect match
When I was at the quilting group meeting last weekend, my friend Lois gave me some of her leftover scraps from an old project. She knows I do a lot of scrap projects, and also that we love kitties. As soon as I saw these, I knew they would be perfect as another Aunt Beulah’s… Continue reading A perfect match
Banner title stitching
The banner/title part of the border of The Lord’s Prayer is almost half-stitched now, with exception of the backstitching in the center part. I plan to finish the backstitching that I am able to in this area and then take another photo. I love seeing pieces really come to life when the backstitching is added.… Continue reading Banner title stitching
Bordered red blocks
With six blocks pieced and just one left to go, I wanted to see how my latest red block would look “finished.” I just couldn’t wait until the seventh is done. I have probably said it before, but I love how the black print sets off the block. The original model quilt used white instead… Continue reading Bordered red blocks