I’ve finally finished piecing each of my blocks for the Old Town quilt, and now I’ve decided that, yes, I will be making controlled scrappy (i.e., sets) of sashing pieces. Of course, because I’m doing them this way, I’ll have to decide where they’ll go before I piece them together. I’ve almost completed sewing their… Continue reading Sashing sets
Back to Susan Bates
I had been using my newer Clover Amour crochet hook to make the little granny squares (and attach them to my blanket) since my major vision issues began. I do like the hook itself, but the way I hold it is like a pencil, and that rubberized grip has really been irritating my skin on… Continue reading Back to Susan Bates
My current obsession
Yes, I just started this sweater, and it is my current obsession. I’ve spent most evenings working on it, and even some time during the days (when I would normally be working on my quilt). I’ve just finished the first ball of yarn and added in the second. The construction is really unique. The photo… Continue reading My current obsession
A sewing bloom
I finished piecing my next-to-last bloom for my Tula’s Bloomers quilt the other day when I felt the urge to do some hand sewing again. This one uses fabrics that are all from the 2020 Homemade collection. I especially love the sewing machines (Pedal to the Metal), which was the feature fabric from that collection.… Continue reading A sewing bloom
16 rows complete
The most recently added row is the one on the bottom of the photo (with all the ends left waiting to be woven in). I have crocheted some more little squares. They’re slightly different sizes because some are more light fingering and some are more heavy fingering, but it will all even out when they’re… Continue reading 16 rows complete