It has probably been over a year since I worked on this project. I had started block 6, but hadn’t made much progress on it until I got it back out Saturday and began working on it during a small quilt group get-together. This block is called “The Flower Patch.” It will have a watering… Continue reading Chateau Hexagon block 6
Author: Melissa
My Flock of Sheep Skirt
Forgive the black t-shirt, bare legs, dirty mirror, and poor lighting, but I just had to share my finally finished skirt! I love how it swishes around my legs. It feels so comfortable. And the weather is starting to turn toward autumn, so it will be really nice to wear very soon.
Quilting Besties
I had a really nice time today even though it rained all day. It was a monthly get together with some quilting friends, and Alecia (far left) made t-shirts for all of us. Isn’t she fabulous? Left to right next to her are Lois, Sallie, and myself. I finally managed to hem some jeans and… Continue reading Quilting Besties
I’m joining a new knit-along
Now that I’ve finished a pretty large shawl, I’ve decided to join a mystery knit-along on a huge shawl. The first clue for Shawlography releases October 8. I ordered a yarn kit, and I’m looking forward to getting the yarn and starting this new adventure. I’m really hoping the design will be something I’ll like… Continue reading I’m joining a new knit-along
My Papillon (butterfly shawl)
I haven’t washed and blocked it yet, but it’s amazing how much different (and nicer) it looks when it’s not scrunched up on the needles. I wanted to make this as soon as I saw someone else’s a few years ago. I got the color-changing yarn at that time, and it waited for me until… Continue reading My Papillon (butterfly shawl)