Here is my first finish of second quarter 2017. Isn’t it cute? Best guess is that it will be a table runner. The exciting news is that I have some of the purple, aqua and other colored fabrics so I can make a companion piece. Two Tiny Dancers!! My commitment blog post can be found… Continue reading Tiny Dancer!
While making a purchase recently, I was asked by the cashier if I knit quilts. This was so confusing I asked what she said. She repeated the question, gesturing at my shirt. That gave me some context for her query. No, I do not knit quilts but I do like to make them, She… Continue reading Really?
My other finish this quarter was this cheerful Christmas quilt. It was part of an exchange coordinated through Quilt Addicts Anonymous in 2015. Here is the pattern: http://shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/product/ghost-of-christmas-past-pattern/ How great to have another one done. Again, I thank my retreat friends. This time they offered quilting and binding fabric selection advice. There was word of… Continue reading And Another Finish
Hooray! I finished this quilt, started in 2010. It was designed by Carol Doak. It has had several false starts, including my ripping out most of the quilting and re-working the back. I am so pleased to have it done, and even more pleased at how well it turned out. Special thanks to… Continue reading A Finish
Last month I was in some hotels due to out of town work assignments. Naturally I brought along some projects to keep me entertained during my down time. What I did not consider was how dark hotel rooms can be! This particular hotel (which I hope to never visit again for a list of reasons)… Continue reading Sewing in the Dark
Pondering It All 