Above is block 22. I actually did all squares instead of the rectangle she has you do, but the result is close to the same as the model quilt. Block 23 went together pretty easily, and I only had to rip out and re-sew one section of one of the three blocks. That was when… Continue reading Month 8 Lady Tulip blocks
MEG Mystery Part 4
Okay, those two weeks went by way faster than I expected. Two more blocks this time, and both will measure 12.5 inches pieced, 12 inches finished in the quilt. I decided to piece both of these at the same time, since many of the pieces and units were similar. Cutting the Pieces Block 6 Background:… Continue reading MEG Mystery Part 4
I wasn’t gonna do it
I really wasn’t. I wasn’t going to start another shawl, and I wasn’t going to participate in the Stephen West mystery knit-along this year. At least, I wasn’t going to participate while it was going on. I thought I would wait. And I did wait. A week. Ha! When I saw the beginnings of some… Continue reading I wasn’t gonna do it
Visible gradient
I can finally start to see the gradient progressing on my Mermaid Lair shawl. It’s faint, but it’s there. You can see it more when it’s scrunched up on the needles, but I wanted to spread it out a bit to see the lace that’s developing. The beads are more visible in person, as well.… Continue reading Visible gradient
Time to change the bed quilt
As we go from late summer into early autumn, the timing was perfect to update my bed quilt and use my newest finish. My Straits of Mackinac has been on it most of the summer, and that quilt definitely has a more “summer” feel to the colors. I love how this quilt fits on the… Continue reading Time to change the bed quilt