My Derecho tee is in time-out. I thought I was almost done, but no! First I should have tried it on as I went. The top part is fine, but the length is about two inches too long. I knit to the length the pattern said to knit, but I really forgot that I am… Continue reading Two big mistakes
Finished Scrappy Trips
It took me a couple of days to sew all of the blocks together (with other obligations thrown in), but here she is, all bright and happy. I definitely want to do more of these, perhaps more color-coordinated. At 20 blocks and 6 fabrics each (there are some duplicates in this quilt), I have quite… Continue reading Finished Scrappy Trips
Almost done
Maybe not the final-final layout, but the blocks are done and ready to be sewn together, pending any last minute rearranging.
Some more scraps
This isn’t the final layout, but I’ve made some more blocks, and thought I’d share them. I’m still “piddling” around in the sewing room while I decide on what I want to do next. I have several things in progress, and now that my main project (Silk Path) is a completed quilt top, I’m not… Continue reading Some more scraps
Remember Old Town?
I finally got around to having it quilted, and picked it up from Margie Friday before last. I had enough of the backing fabric to make bias binding, so that’s what I did. At this time of year, the angle of the sun in the back yard is such that its rays are always dappling… Continue reading Remember Old Town?