BUCKLE UP

I have several finishes and a couple of so close to being completed projects. I tend to have several quilt and knitting projects in varies stages, and several projects always come to a finish at once. So-here they are…

Finished quilts that I pieced and quilted. Quilt#1: Soldier’s Cot (reproduction fabrics in my stash) , #2: Guild Block of the Month Mystery Quilt. I do not do mystery quilts, I waited til the end of the year to see the quilt before invested any time and fabric, (French General Fabric Line.) I quilted this on my new Bernina Q16 long arm…so fun. #3: Trees, a paper piecing quilt. I bought this fabric at a garage sale $10 total and it was perfect for this quilt, a Sandy Gilreath pattern.

Two ‘almost’ finished sweaters, child size. I have such a block completing the finishing touches on sweaters. But, the kids want these sweaters and I best get a move on here before they outgrow them. The grey sweater is Tin Can Knits-Dog Star. A bottom up design which I have decided I really do not care to knit anymore. The Blue sweater ”Junior Constant Companion”, I believe? Steeking is always a, ‘I hope this works,” moment for me. I’m going to be brave and cut the steek this week, fingers crossed.

Next quilt start in the line up: Wensleydale! I have been looking at this pattern for a good year and its now or never, plus I need a project to sew at an upcoming quilt retreat. Wensleydale you can make with templates or paper piecing, I’m lazy so I will paper piece.

Finally, books I’m keeping close and reading in down time. (The Bird book is my project book with all my project notes.)

Hope your making is enjoyable and brings a smile to your face.

Eileen