I had some scraps sitting on my cutting table and just looking at two of the fabrics, I thought they might look nice together as another Aunt Beulah’s Arrowheads block. The contrast is a bit lighter than in some of the other blocks, but I like it well enough. I’ll definitely have a variety of… Continue reading Scraps become blocks
A little cheer
I found the little homespun plaid in this block at a quilting retreat I went on last year. So I pulled some fabrics that I thought would coordinate, and set to making another Sunshine and Shadow Starburst block. I don’t think I have too many more of these to make before I can lay them… Continue reading A little cheer
Ok, I’ll admit it
I ran out of steam. I mean, really ran out of steam on this project. I had originally intended it for a certain purpose. Plans changed, and I had already purchased fabric for two versions, so I decided to forge ahead. But then the vision problems happened, and I still tried to continue. Midway through… Continue reading Ok, I’ll admit it
New Noro yarn shawl
I have a love/hate relationship with Noro yarns. They are some of the most beautiful yarns that have long color changes, and they look fabulous in shawls. Also, many are single-ply, thick-and-thin spun, so the yarn notoriously (for me anyway) twists and kinks as I knit it from the ball/skein. For that reason I sometimes… Continue reading New Noro yarn shawl
Sojourn Falls Scarf
I finished my scarf at the end of October and finally blocked it to open up the lace and cables a bit. The photos are pre-trimming. I just laid it out on the blocking boards, but I didn’t pin it or aggressively stretch it out. I got on a tear to finish it, and focused… Continue reading Sojourn Falls Scarf