My first lapghan went together a lot quicker than my second one is going, due to a difference in yarns and patterns used. For this one, I chose a lime green Caron Simply Soft (I think the color name was actually Chartreuse), and an unknown brand gray yarn which was just slightly heavier in weight/thickness,… Continue reading Lapghan in lime and gray
MEG Mystery part 9
Two identical copies of two blocks for this part. The first block is a large bow-tie block. Pieces needed for a single block 12 (double for making 2): Snowball one corner of each of the two background squares. Arrange the units/squares like the photo below. Sew into a four-patch. Remember to make two! Pieces needed… Continue reading MEG Mystery part 9
MEG Mystery part 8
Again, I made two identical blocks. I’m making a light background and a dark background quilt, so I ended up with four of this block, 2 light and 2 dark. Pieces needed for a single block 11 (double for making 2): Make 6 half square triangles, 4 using the background fabric with the dark, and… Continue reading MEG Mystery part 8
Almost finished!
I picked up the Broken Star Log Cabin quilt from my quilter last week. The quilting is a perfect match. I pulled out the fabric I planned to use for binding over the weekend and got to work putting the finishing touch on it. I think the binding fabric color and pattern are also a… Continue reading Almost finished!
Getting there
I’ve finished my first sleeve and am now working on my second sleeve of the Stonecrop cardigan. I recently tried it on, and realized again just how much I like this yarn (the bright pink). It has zero scratchiness next to my bare skin. So I ordered some more of it. Because more sweaters need… Continue reading Getting there