So this week ended up being a "sick week" for me and the kids. The hubby is just now coming down with it. So, I've only looked once at the quilt I've started. Hopefully I will have time and energy to get it finished in the next week or so.
Happy Weekend!
Showing posts with label patchwork quilt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label patchwork quilt. Show all posts
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Progress...Already
Well, this is what I've done thus far...
Well, that patchwork part of this lap quilt is complete. Now for lunch. There is a good chance, if I keep it up, that I may be finished with this project by the end of the week....
Crossing my fingers! ;D
Monday, January 18, 2010
Projects & Lessons
For Christmas I gave handmade gifts. One of the gifts I gave, to a friend's daughter, was a coupon for some knitting lessons (along with knitting needles and a skein of yarn). I've been looking for some easy projects to start her on, as she's learning and come across the book, Kids' Easy Knitting Projects by Peg Blanchette.
Along with step by step 'how to get started' information and images, there are several nice little projects to make as one learns and practices knitting and purling. I'm making plans to start as early as this Thursday but at least by next Thursday. I've never taught knitting, but, I'm a teacher that knits. lol. Hopefully this will work to my benefit (and those who are learning from me--my daughter and her friend).
My people gave me two new knitting books as gifts. I'm guessing that my children are going to want some of these matching hats and gloves...and perhaps the hubby wants some socks?? I've NEVER tried my hand at socks, so I'll have to make plans for making a pair. I've already looked through and read the directions and they do seem easy....we'll see!
I'm also planning to finish my daughter's patchwork quilt for her bed. I finished the patchwork part a month or so before she was born....I knew I wouldn't have the time once she arrived. But now she's almost 5 (shhhhh!) and I think I ought to finish it. I have plans for a quilt for my son's bed as well. I've been saving old jeans/denim outfits to make a denim and fleece rag quilt. I'm hoping to have it done by next Winter.
In looking through my fabric I've decided that I MUST make a few sun dresses this year and a pair or two of overalls for each of my kids. I was able to do this a few years ago...when I only had one. They all LOVE the outdoors and being covered in earth. Having overalls on made clean-up, of her, easier. I may try my hand at Fall/Winter coats again. I completed a really nice on for The Boy, but never finished the one for my oldest girl.
My grandmother received a Latch Hook rug to complete for Christmas and asked me if I'd do it for her. Of course I agreed, since this will give my a chance to teach my oldest. Yet another project to tackle.
Then I'd like to complete some bags for myself and others, made from recycled sweaters. I've started one already and need to complete it (they were supposed to be for holiday gifts...but things didn't go as I had hoped). Here's a photo of the one that's almost done. I'm thinking I'll fill the handles with polyfill to give them a bit more shape. I'm also considering putting a flower or something on it to brighten it up...what do you think?
Working with my hands is something that I've learned I NEED to be happy, content, fulfilled. So, I'm taking things slow, but hope to complete each of these things, plus a few more, before the end of this year. What things have you got in the works?
Along with step by step 'how to get started' information and images, there are several nice little projects to make as one learns and practices knitting and purling. I'm making plans to start as early as this Thursday but at least by next Thursday. I've never taught knitting, but, I'm a teacher that knits. lol. Hopefully this will work to my benefit (and those who are learning from me--my daughter and her friend).
My people gave me two new knitting books as gifts. I'm guessing that my children are going to want some of these matching hats and gloves...and perhaps the hubby wants some socks?? I've NEVER tried my hand at socks, so I'll have to make plans for making a pair. I've already looked through and read the directions and they do seem easy....we'll see!
I'm also planning to finish my daughter's patchwork quilt for her bed. I finished the patchwork part a month or so before she was born....I knew I wouldn't have the time once she arrived. But now she's almost 5 (shhhhh!) and I think I ought to finish it. I have plans for a quilt for my son's bed as well. I've been saving old jeans/denim outfits to make a denim and fleece rag quilt. I'm hoping to have it done by next Winter.
In looking through my fabric I've decided that I MUST make a few sun dresses this year and a pair or two of overalls for each of my kids. I was able to do this a few years ago...when I only had one. They all LOVE the outdoors and being covered in earth. Having overalls on made clean-up, of her, easier. I may try my hand at Fall/Winter coats again. I completed a really nice on for The Boy, but never finished the one for my oldest girl.
My grandmother received a Latch Hook rug to complete for Christmas and asked me if I'd do it for her. Of course I agreed, since this will give my a chance to teach my oldest. Yet another project to tackle.
Then I'd like to complete some bags for myself and others, made from recycled sweaters. I've started one already and need to complete it (they were supposed to be for holiday gifts...but things didn't go as I had hoped). Here's a photo of the one that's almost done. I'm thinking I'll fill the handles with polyfill to give them a bit more shape. I'm also considering putting a flower or something on it to brighten it up...what do you think?
Working with my hands is something that I've learned I NEED to be happy, content, fulfilled. So, I'm taking things slow, but hope to complete each of these things, plus a few more, before the end of this year. What things have you got in the works?
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Projects!!!
So right now I've been going through books and magazines again deciding upon my next big project and a few small ones. I've started another scarf and since I've completed by 9 month in the making blanket for my son, I think I want to start another long project. We'll see!
I made the girls hats and scarves again this year. I wanted to do some mittens, but those haven't appeared yet. Knitting with more than two needles is a bit scary, so I'll wait a bit more before I try.
Three Christmas' ago, Melvin and I decided that we would make the gifts we give as to cut down on all the expense of the holiday as well as make the gifts more special and meaningful. This past Christmas (2007) I made a reversible tablecloth and matching seat covers for the girls' table. It was patchwork and turned out lovely! You'll have to take a look at the pictures. I want to make some napkins for my table and a few place mats. I'm thinking of embroidering them and even allowing Jaya to help with that. She's five now and I think it's time for her little hands to learn to sew!
I've made my son a fleece coat/jacket and am planning to make one for Jaya. Kari is swimming in coats for now. I do want to make something special for her. She loves to color orange so I'm looking for some really nice orange yarn. I'm thinking that I'll knit her a poncho.
So, these are just some of my hopes for this new year! I'll keep you up-to-date with how things a taking shape!
I made the girls hats and scarves again this year. I wanted to do some mittens, but those haven't appeared yet. Knitting with more than two needles is a bit scary, so I'll wait a bit more before I try.
Three Christmas' ago, Melvin and I decided that we would make the gifts we give as to cut down on all the expense of the holiday as well as make the gifts more special and meaningful. This past Christmas (2007) I made a reversible tablecloth and matching seat covers for the girls' table. It was patchwork and turned out lovely! You'll have to take a look at the pictures. I want to make some napkins for my table and a few place mats. I'm thinking of embroidering them and even allowing Jaya to help with that. She's five now and I think it's time for her little hands to learn to sew!
I've made my son a fleece coat/jacket and am planning to make one for Jaya. Kari is swimming in coats for now. I do want to make something special for her. She loves to color orange so I'm looking for some really nice orange yarn. I'm thinking that I'll knit her a poncho.
So, these are just some of my hopes for this new year! I'll keep you up-to-date with how things a taking shape!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Quilt for My Mother
I finally completed the quilt I've been working on for my mother. With little ones around, it's hard to get the time need to get it done faster. I'd been working on it since the beginning of this year--no, this wasn't my only project, just one of many!! I think it turned out nicely!
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