I started the Mojito Shawl (by BooKnits) in July 2017. I used a lace weight BFL/silk blend in a gorgeous aqua/teal shade. I knit on it pretty regularly throughout that year and into the next. In June 2018 I finished all of the knitting – it was so pretty on the needles. And then I… Continue reading Mojito Shawl
New needlework start
I’ve stitched two strands of thread/floss over two threads of fabric, and I’ve stitched one over one, but I don’t recall ever having stitched just one over two. I was skeptical about how it would look, because I really like the look (coverage) of two over two. I’m pleasantly surprised! I’m stitching this on 36-count… Continue reading New needlework start
Grassy Creek 7b
Building on the 7a section of the mystery instructions, this part was bigger nine-patches with 7a at the center. I’m not sure why it seemed to take so long when in reality, it was only two weeks. I’m hoping to get back in and work on the next section this week and finish it up.… Continue reading Grassy Creek 7b
Josephine, finished
I figured it would not take much longer to finish the most recent Josephine shawl when I looked at the amount of yarn left to use, so I worked on it at the beginning of February and finished it Friday night. I gave it a good bath, laid it out flat to dry (I didn’t… Continue reading Josephine, finished
It’s a quilt top!
Over the weekend Amy Beth finished piecing her quilt top with the borders, and I think it is gorgeous. She is really pleased with it as well. We considered whether or not to add another (small) border, and while it might have been nice with that too, I agree with her – I prefer it… Continue reading It’s a quilt top!