Just when I have a quiet morning, which I could use to figure out what the last border of the round robin quilt will be, I have a nagging headache. No desire to figure out anything... Instead, I finished my second pair of knitted socks. These turned out without a glitch as I think I am getting more comfortable knitting them. I used same circular needle as in the previous pair (see post and picture here), and this time I actually made sure the size was right by trying it on as I made it. Also, I … [Read more...] about Knit socks – Pair 2
Baby Zoo
At last the first of a series of four wall hangings is finished! I am the frog (it appears on all four quilts) spying on the baby lion, as I wish I could spy on my little grandson who is about 6 and a half months old. He lives far away from me, but his pictures are everywhere I am... Speaking of babies, my sister sent a set of four of these cute babies when my youngest son was born. I have not been able to part with them! I am embroidering the second wall hanging and hope to have it … [Read more...] about Baby Zoo
Rotary Cutting Revolution
While attending the Utah Quilt Guild Quilt Fest last week, I heard Anita Grossman Solomon speaking during one of our luncheons. She is a very entertaining speaker, telling us interesting stories about her life in Manhattan, how she prepares fabric before using it, where she hangs the fabric to dry... Her quilts are beautiful, and her method of cutting the fabric is worth a try, as it is so simple! I realized then I do have her book, Rotary Cutting Revolution. Each of the blocks feature detailed … [Read more...] about Rotary Cutting Revolution
Landscape Quilts Class
Last week I was busy taking classes at the Utah Quilt Guild Fest, an annual event which gathers quilters from all corners of the state to view wonderful quilts, learn new skills, mingle with national teachers, teachers who delight us with their work and impart their knowledge to help us grow in our craft. This was my third year attending Quilt Fest, and by far it was the best! There were so many great options for classes: Kim Diehl and her machine applique method, Anita Grossman Solomon … [Read more...] about Landscape Quilts Class
Fall table runner
I have very few Fall decorations (I am not one to decorate the entire house according to the season, except for Christmas), and this table runner is my favorite. The block is simple but lovely, and I have used it in a few projects. The border fabric had all the colors I was using, so it had to be included. The backing fabric is wildly orange. You can barely see the quilting, which followed the block lines with SITD. This same pattern can be used for every occasion, don't you … [Read more...] about Fall table runner
Knitted socks
Yipee! Finished my first pair of knitted socks! It will be a present for my mom, so I hope she likes this colorful rendition of a traditional pair of socks. Here are the specs: knitted from toe up with circular needles (KA size US 2 - 2.75mm), with Saki Silk yarn by Wisdom Yarns (55% fine merino superwash, 25% nylon, 25% silk). It is sooooo soft and comfortable! I will need to mail it to Brazil right away before I change my mind and start wearing it, particularly with this cold weather we are … [Read more...] about Knitted socks