This is one of my English Paper Piecing projects. I bought it as a kit from Keepsake Quilting in 2013. I started it, but because I originally was basting with thread, that part was a little more time-consuming. The fabric hexagons were die-cut at exactly one and a quarter-inch sides, which doesn’t give you very… Continue reading Hex on the Beach
Bluebeard’s Princess
As much as I like the look of designs on dark fabric, I have to admit I detest stitching them on dark fabric. That is probably the biggest “lesson” or reminder from revisiting this design. I plan to finish it, but I do not enjoy the process of stitching it right now. I probably would… Continue reading Bluebeard’s Princess
Part 7a, done
While Amy Beth was over today working on her quilt (her rows are all put together, so next come borders, woohoo!), I worked on Grassy Creek. I got all of what I’m calling Part 7a finished, and now I’m working on Part 7b. I had to call it a day when I turned one of… Continue reading Part 7a, done
Linen Stitch Scarf
The name of this pattern is the Koigu Linen Stitch Scarf. I purchased it, along with 3 curated, coordinating skeins of Koigu yarn from a local yarn shop several years ago, but it could be made with any brand of fingering weight yarn. I started it back then, and made some progress off and on… Continue reading Linen Stitch Scarf
Geology Shawl
This is a shawl that I finished knitting in September 2019, and I never took a “finished” photo, so I decided to remedy that. The yarn is so soft, a blend of 20% yak, 20% silk, and 60% merino wool. I thought the combination of the yarn, color, and pattern were perfect together. I have… Continue reading Geology Shawl