I went up to a US F/3.75 mm size hook, which just happens to be the same size I use for my sock scraps granny squares, and I’m much happier with the result. The fabric it creates is less dense, but not so much less that it creates a big holes. The overall size is… Continue reading Much better
Some different hexies
As I was cutting out a lot of little fabric “recs” pieces for the Straits of Mackinac quilt, I had the tv going in the background. Just some random videos from quilters, stitchers, knitters, and crocheters. This is where I often get into trouble. You’d think I would learn. But no, not me. I get… Continue reading Some different hexies
Cutting for days
I really want to get the cutting part of my Straits of Mackinac quilt finished so I can concentrate on piecing (and put away the gobs and gobs of fabric pieces that are currently strewn around the sewing room!). On Sunday I managed to get almost half of the “recs” pairs I need to have… Continue reading Cutting for days
Knit skirt update
I’ve been working off and on knitting on my skirt, and I’ve just started the last full panel before the last godet before the side panel. The full panels are great knitting when the brain needs a rest – just plain knitting back and forth, no increases or decreases, no short rows, and virtually no… Continue reading Knit skirt update
Border beginning
I’m always amazed by how much backstitching can bring a piece to life. Before I added the backstitching to this small section of the border, it was a big blob of mush. Now it is beautiful. I plan to backstitch each section as I stitch it. That way, I see real progress and don’t leave… Continue reading Border beginning