I have begun working on my Year of Projects! In my quest to make clothes from patterns, I am starting out with simple store bought patterns for non clothing. I need lots of practice. I would love to take my local sewing studio's Patterns 101 class, but the 6 week class doesn't work with my … Continue reading First Attempt
Category: Sewing
Scarves & Cowls Oh My
Yesterday, I went to Joann's Fabrics because there was a coupon for 50% off all knitting needles and crochet hooks. Who couldn't use more needles and hooks? I also had a 50% off a regular price item. As I looked at the hooks, I saw Buttercream Thick & Thin yarn and was reminded of All … Continue reading Scarves & Cowls Oh My
Stash Busting for Charity
Yesterday, it really felt like it should be a lazy day around the house. So, still in my pjs at noon, I decided to do some sewing for charity. I'm not sure where I saw Simple Simon & Company's Skirting the Issue 2017 (I'm sure on Facebook), but thought this would be a good charity … Continue reading Stash Busting for Charity
Yarn Along
I am still reading The Alice Network and am loving it! I am about 3/4 through and I recommend it. I like how the chapters go between Eve in 1915 and Charlie in 1947. I have found myself saying "just one more chapter" as my eyes are closing in bed. (Edit-I finished the book last … Continue reading Yarn Along
Hodgepodge Quilt
I finished my first quilt! The quilt top pattern is MSQ Jelly Roll Race #1 and I used Kona Sunrise purchased from MSQ. This was a great project to work on my "I need to figure out how to sew a straight line" problem. I used my fabric guide and kept muttering "don't look at … Continue reading Hodgepodge Quilt
Yarn Along
Poor Arthur Pepper... I have abandoned him. Not because I didn't like the book, I just had other books come in to the library that I had been waiting for. So, now I'm reading Lauren Graham's Talking as Fast as I Can. I love Gilmore Girls and I've been on a waiting list for a … Continue reading Yarn Along
Blocking & Boxing
This week, I put my Cleo Tones scarf on the blocking boards! This has been a a nice, relaxing project...although it has taken me a long time to complete. Knitting here and there, mostly while watching TV. The lovely color changes of the Plymouth Yarn Cleo Tones was soothing. This scarf is loosely based on … Continue reading Blocking & Boxing
