I’ve been working off and on knitting on my skirt, and I’ve just started the last full panel before the last godet before the side panel. The full panels are great knitting when the brain needs a rest – just plain knitting back and forth, no increases or decreases, no short rows, and virtually no… Continue reading Knit skirt update
Border beginning
I’m always amazed by how much backstitching can bring a piece to life. Before I added the backstitching to this small section of the border, it was a big blob of mush. Now it is beautiful. I plan to backstitch each section as I stitch it. That way, I see real progress and don’t leave… Continue reading Border beginning
4 down, 3 to go
While I was having brunch with a friend on Friday, I managed to finish sewing together the fourth of the red hexie blocks for Over the Rainbow. There are only three more of these to make for this entire quilt! My first block was completed in May 2013, so I’ve been working on this one… Continue reading 4 down, 3 to go
Wreath for a neighbor
The other day, one of our neighbors stopped by, and she complimented me on the patriotic Fold n Stitch wreath I had hanging on our front door, so I decided to make her one. I actually like this one better than the one I made for us (but I love them both). I just think… Continue reading Wreath for a neighbor
Back to where we left off
For reference, this was where I was when I ripped it all out and started over with the Quince & Co. Finch: So I’ve been focusing on getting back to where I was, and now I can move forward. I just need to knit a couple of rounds now and then I’m back to the… Continue reading Back to where we left off