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Windowpane Quilt

2009-07-20T09:54:00.000-07:00

So, I've been away for a while..but I'm back at it again. My latest creation is a windowpane quilt designed strictly out of fat quarters purchased at a local Joann's store. I added a chenille backing with a self-bind which eliminated the need for batting or binding.

I'm not super happy with the color/fabric combinations, but it was very difficult to find seven coordinating fabrics...but not bad for my first quilt (non-rag).

Monkey Rag Quilt

2009-03-30T09:09:00.000-07:00

So, I'm back at it again, working on an adult-size rag quilt. Color selections were brown and blue..and what do you know? Joann's Fabrics had the cutest monkey flannel pattern. I opted to do something a little different this time. Instead of using all 6 inch squares, I decided to incorporate some 11 inch squares into the bunch. There's a photo of the pieced squares before stitching on my sewing machine. I am also attaching a photo of a few blocks up close so you can see the fabric selections.

Princess Sock Monkey

2009-03-05T08:32:00.000-08:00

I have finally completed a princess Sock Monkey for a little girl. Princess fabric was purchased at Joann's. I love the frog, princess, and tiaras on the fabric...too cute! A layer of tulle was added under the dress for volume. I made sure to stitch on the bows that were attached to the monkey's feet, hands and head. I embroidered the little girl's name on the bib of the dress using my Singer Confidence 7470's block alphabet stitches. Tulle embellishments were also added to the headband and bib of the dress. Voila! Princess Sock Monkey!!

Rag Quilt

2009-01-09T10:01:00.001-08:00

Attached is a photo of my completed rag quilt for a friend's daughter's birthday. I selected coordinating fabric from the Debbie Mumm line at Joann's Fabrics. I cut six inch squares and used a layer of pink flannel for the center and back layers. I washed it once at the laundromat without any detergent and then took it home to dry. It came out so cute!

Ribbon-Edged Cardigan

2009-01-09T09:37:00.001-08:00

I just completed the Ribbon-Edged cardigan from the Debbie Bliss book, "Special Knits" for a friend's daughter in size 12-24 months. I used five balls of Zitron Ecco yarn in the color Taupe (106) and added an ivory trim and shell buttons to accent the garment. I blocked the garment before adding the trim using invisible thread.

I'm finally done with the Alexi Cardigan!

2008-12-18T07:34:00.000-08:00

I seamed up, added button and finally wore my Alexi Cardigan this weekend...just in time for the rain storm that came into San Diego. The weather hadn't been cool enough for me to wear the garment even if it was finished earlier. With that in mind, I am happy with the results. It will be a good weekend cardigan to wear with jeans. Now, off to finishing my numerous Christmas presents. I will be a busy bee this weekend!

Alexi Cardigan back update

2008-09-14T12:20:00.000-07:00

I am going to finish knitting up to the 14” transition and then stop because I have noticed several comments in other's completed projects that the drop shoulder in the pattern runs a bit large. I am going to bring it into my knitting class on Tuesday night to see what options I have…I would prefer to make a set in sleeve, but not sure how to go about doing it.

Alexi Cardigan

2008-09-11T15:18:00.000-07:00

I have started on my project for my Fall 2008 knitting class....I will be designing an Alexi Cardigan found on Berroco.com using Cascade 220 wool in color 2412. It's a free pattern featured on their website. A link is listed below.
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/alexi_card_scarf/alexi_card_scarf.html

So far, everything is going well with the project, but I have only finished the ribbing portion along with two rows of the pattern.

Easter hat

2008-04-20T11:50:00.000-07:00

Here's a photo of Snoopy in his new bunny hat that I made for him. Pattern can be found in "Itty-Bitty Hats" by Susan B. Anderson. I decided to make it in white and opted out of using bows around the ears....I used yarn in the same color and it looks just fine. We've received tons of compliments with this hat...too cute!

Coming Home Outfit

2008-03-15T10:50:00.000-07:00

Here's a picture of Snoopy in his first outfit that he wore home from the hospital. The blanket was knit from a star square pattern featured in "Natural Knits for Babies and Moms" by Louisa Harding. This is my favorite knitting book for babies...I've made several items out of this book. The turkey hat was adapted from a pattern that I found online.

Baby beret

2008-03-15T10:35:00.000-07:00

Here's a photo of Snoopy in his knit beret. Pattern was found in "Simply Baby" by Debbie Bliss. I used virgin wool by Super Minnie; yarn that was purchased on a recent trip to Venice, Italy.