I had to press and cut more fabric because of the size of strips/pieces needed. So I spent a fair amount of time doing that. Then a bit more time trying to piece. I say “trying” because of this… I finally managed to finish piecing the first step of this clue. And I finished one… Continue reading Part five, step one
Clouds and a little snow
No, not here, at least not yet — in my Alpine Seasons Mandala! I worked on this and got a lot done. Then realized I was off by a few other stitches and had to rip out and stitch again. If there is one thing I’m learning with this design, it is patience. It’s not… Continue reading Clouds and a little snow
All the little hourglasses
I finally got all those half units made, and then set to work on putting them all together. Rather than leaving them out to mingle with the other pieces, I’ve been putting each clue’s units into a baggie and keeping them together in a little project box. I made a couple of extra, just because.… Continue reading All the little hourglasses
A better photo
I wove in the ends and delivered the kerchief to its recipient yesterday morning. She really liked it!
Christmas Day start
I bought this chart in March and kit in May as a present for myself, but didn’t start it until today. I have admired this design ever since I first saw it years ago. I held off getting it for the longest time, because I felt I might not want to stitch what is essentially… Continue reading Christmas Day start