Good Morning- Due to recent life complications, I'm taking a break from blogging. I hope to resume in the spring. Follow me on Instagram @MrsMcD918 Thanks!
Shirt No. 1
I really want to build a wardrobe of useful, comfortable clothes. At the end of 2019, so many people were posting their Make Nine's. Instagram user Julie_makes posted a Make Nine that, seriously, was my dream wardrobe. I love everything about this picture. I am going to shamelessly try to emulate (ie copy) her style. … Continue reading Shirt No. 1
Books of 2019
I read over 60 books in 2019 (picture before the end of the year). By read, I mean I either actually read them or listened to the audio version (which I count as a book read). Here are my favorites of 2019. Biggest Surprise to Me: I have no idea why, but I resisted reading … Continue reading Books of 2019
Finished Object
For Christmas, I finished a quilt for my son. I started it long before, in fact I think I wanted to give it to him for his birthday in July but let it sit due to the heat. Just a simple quilt using a Thomas & Friends panel and stash cotton in solid colors. I … Continue reading Finished Object
Strata Top
Long ago I purchased Sew Liberated's Strata Top. I printed it out and pieced the pattern together, but then it just sat. At a yard sale over the summer, I found multiple bolts of fabric at a ridiculously low price and thought they would be great for making work ups of patterns. So, using some … Continue reading Strata Top
Cropped Raglan Cardigan
I finished it!! Actually, I should be more embarrassed than proud as I started this in June. This happens with me. I get near the finish line and lose all steam. I used Thanksgiving as motivation to finish it. This is a free pattern from Lion Brand and I used the video tutorial from Very … Continue reading Cropped Raglan Cardigan
Pop Top Hat
Miss Mary requested a new winter hat...an orange hat. She's learning to spell and orange is now one of her favorite words. Luckily I had some FibraNatura Inca in Coral in my stash and she liked the color. From Ravelry, I found a cute free pattern- Pop Top Hot by YaYa Lovestoknit. I underestimated my … Continue reading Pop Top Hat
Party of Five Hat
One podcast I LOVE is Grocery Girls. I love watching them show their newest purchases, WIPs and FOs. Recently, they announced a knitalong- Knitterella knitalong. I love the Party of Five sweater and was happy to see a free pattern for a Party of Five hat. I cast on November 12th and finished today November … Continue reading Party of Five Hat
Applique
Yesterday, I took an applique workshop at my local sewing studio. I've never done it but have long admired the technique. We told our teacher in advance which project we wanted to do and she had kits made up for us (saves time instead of us picking out fabric and measuring). I chose this one: … Continue reading Applique
Raglan Cardigan
A while back I was at a LYS and fell in love with Plymouth Yarn Encore Dynamo color 041. A combination of grays, oranges and greens. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it. I decided to make a free pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, a cropped raglan cardigan. Very Pink Knits has a … Continue reading Raglan Cardigan
