Since the shawl has now been revealed, I’m going to just post the rest of the updates without an image hiding the spoilers. It has taken me quite a while to finish section 10. There are over 400 stitches on the needles now, and the brioche knitting in this section takes a while for me… Continue reading Clue 3, section 10
Interior one-third
I’ve gotten approximately one-third of the interior of the Straits of Mackinac quilt pieced. Luke decided to pose for the photo. I started to piece a second third (two rows of blocks together with two rows of sashing), and got nearly to the end when I realized I had only actually sewed almost one tiny… Continue reading Interior one-third
Posy Urn block
As I was putting away yesterday’s block, I realized I had not shared a photo of the previous block that I had finished stitching. Now I need to prep another block or two to have ready to finish when I’m in the mood to do a little blanket stitching.
Honeysuckle block
I’ve had this block fused and ready to stitch for a while now. Well, I had the first flower stitched, but I hadn’t done anything else. During sit n sew Thursday night, I got it back out and made some good progress on it. Then yesterday morning before another get-together I was able to finish… Continue reading Honeysuckle block
Slippers, take 2
After finding out that the first set of slippers did not quite fit, I decided to try a different pattern for the new pair. I made these a little longer, and also made the toe area wider, as that was the primary issue with the first pair. The secondary issue was an issue for me.… Continue reading Slippers, take 2