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
Knitting an afghan
Last week's Wool Lover Blog Hop got me in the mood for knitting some more... I am almost done with my first pair of socks (will post pictures soon). On Saturday I started knitting an afghan. It is a sampler type, so I will learn different stitches with each 12" block. The block on the left is my first one. I am using circular needles and yarn I had from a previous project that never materialized... Mary Rich Goodwin (see my interview with her here) is teaching our knitting group. Most of the … [Read more...] about Knitting an afghan
Two winners – Wool Lover Blog Hop
Good morning, everyone! Today I am announcing the Wool Lover Blog Hop winners: a blogger and a visitor! 1, The blogger: Research Randomizer Results 1 Set of 1 Unique Numbers Per SetRange: From 1 to 32 -- Unsorted Set #1: 10 Lyndsey Mears from Sew Many Yarns! Congratulations, Lyndsey! Now you have a 'good' reason to be tired: more supplies for new projects. Here is what Lyndsey won: Wool Color Chart as a guide for the wonderful wool thread Aurifil makes, plus … [Read more...] about Two winners – Wool Lover Blog Hop
Day 5 of Wool Lover Blog Hop
This is the last day of our Wool Lover Blog Hop. If you have missed it, be sure to visit all the blogs (today's schedule at the end of this post)! You will enjoy all their wonderful wooly creations: Monday, September 23 CJ Stitching and Blooms Negligent Style Sweet P Reluctant Quilter Racie Baby Patchouli Moon Studio The Raspberry Rabbits Tuesday, September 24 Marla's Crafts Quiltscapesqs Secretly Stitching Marjorie's Busy Corner Sew Many Yarns Val Spiers … [Read more...] about Day 5 of Wool Lover Blog Hop