The numbers for February were announced on January 27, and they are 20 and 4. What does that mean for my focus projects this month? Cross Stitch and Needlework 4 is Lighthouse, and 20 is Chinese Dragon Gate, so it looks like it will be another interesting month. Lighthouse is a project I’ve been working… Continue reading My February projects
Josephine Shawl
I’ve made the Josephine Shawl, a free pattern, twice before. The first was a knit from a kit of two balls of Noro Taiyo sock yarn that were supposed to be the same colorway. They were not, but I decided to just go with it, and when I have the shawl double wrapped around my… Continue reading Josephine Shawl
Hex on the Beach
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