Over the years, I’ve learned that I prefer crochet hooks that are inline rather than tapered. There is a good comparison of the two styles at Jo Creates. I like the Susan Bates Silvalume line for regular size crochet hooks. Unfortunately, the Susan Bates brand does not carry inline steel crochet hooks (the smaller sizes… Continue reading Crochet hooks
Placemats, part 3
I’ve finished adding the last sections of the quilt-as-you-go Cotton Theory placemats, and I love both sides. Next is probably the most challenging part, simply because of the colors I chose on both sides – choosing binding fabric(s). Shouldn’t be long before these are on my table, perhaps by next weekend.
Grassy Creek quilt top
The quilt top is finished! It is so large (94 inches square) that I couldn’t get a good photo of the entire quilt on my living room floor. I visited my longarm quilter Saturday morning and dropped it off for quilting. She said they should have it ready about mid-April, with plenty of time to… Continue reading Grassy Creek quilt top
Placemats part 2
I got an unexpected evening to work on the placemats (husband was invited for an impromptu online video game night with friends), so I jumped at the chance to quilt and piece some more. Here I’ve added on the right and left sides of the placemats after piecing them together. They’re coming along and will… Continue reading Placemats part 2
New placemats project
Last weekend on Saturday morning, I woke up a little after 2 a.m., and couldn’t go back to sleep. I’ve learned that it’s better to go ahead and get up and do something rather than toss and turn and get frustrated because my mind refused to “turn back off.” So I went into my craft… Continue reading New placemats project