Final project of 2011

 
All my “UFO’s” are complete for this year.  The last was these wonderfully warm (both in fiber and in color) socks that I actually made for myself.   After official inspection by my knitting/quilting kitty, they are ready to wear.  Just in time too.  The weather forecast is finally calling for some cold weather.  We’ve been lucky enough to have had less than wintery weather this year. 

                                                                     

Wishing you all a great year of knitting, quilting and creativity.

Happy 2012

Lottie-Da

Our family is having a mini population explosion.  Baby girl #2 has arrived.  Another blessed grand niece.  Her name is Charlotte Louise and she’s beautiful.  She was born 2 days ago and her quilt was finished and shipped to her today.  I’ve named her quilt Lottie-Da (Lottie for Char”lotte” and Da for the first two letters of her last name).  Here are a few pics.

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New “yarn”

I’ve recently gotten hooked on a new kind of yarn.  It’s made out of old t-shirts.  I love anything that is repurposed.  there are several web sites that show how to make the yarn and what to make with it.  I’ve made quite a few hot pads for holiday gifts.    It takes about one t-shirt per hot pad.  They’ve been a big hit.  They work up in an hour or so.   I’ve seen patterns for crochet bowls/baskets.  That’ll be the next project…once I’ve collected enough old t-shirts.  Probably will need at least 3 shirts for a basket with lid.

   

“Baby Girl” quilt #1 Complete (Just in time for new the Grand Niece)

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Finished just in time to welcome a new baby girl into our family.  Little Miranda Jessica arrived just before Thanksgiving.  What a great gift for her family.  Here’s wishing them all a great holiday and wishing her a wonderful “birth” day.

Lucky for me I chose the perfect colors.  Her nursery is all “baby girl” pink.

Another “Promise Quilt” Completed

This one is called “Heroes”.

I used a preprinted panel that was to be used as a soft book.  I found it on clearance and couldn’t resist.  Turned out as a real fun quilt.  Hope it puts a smile on somebody’s face.  Below are close-ups of a few blocks.

 

Spent the last two days reorganizing the sewing room...needed to be able to work in a more orderly environment.   Now I should be able to work  much more efficiently.  I hate wasting time look for things.  Everything is where it's supposed to be..... as long as the "gremlins" don't come in and move stuff around!!!!

Help

I read this book  last year and thoroughly enjoyed it ( me and a few others!)  The book was so thought provoking and truly created such soul searching that I felt moved to see the movie.  Although  I felt the book was better (usually is), I have to say the movie left me with the exact same feelings.  I wondered if I ever showed such disrespect for anyone.  I hope not, but it has made me more aware of the feelings of others.   The truth in the novel was so compelling, I hope more people feel the need look within themselves, I mean really look, and see if you are worthy.  No one is above the other. 

Are you ready for some football!!

 After being inundated with bad news these last couple of weeks, it’s so good to watch my Patriots, albeit preseason.  It’s so refreshing to see something FUN on tv for a change.  Now I have to choose a knitting project while watching the game that won’t require too much concentration.  Looks like it’ll be the good old standby, the wash cloth.  That’s an easy “auto-pilot” kind of knitting.  Can’t go wrong with that.

GO PATS!