FO Friday - 9/29/2023

Y’all! I haven’t done a finished object post in forever! Maybe, because I’m better at starting projects than finishing them. 

In an effort to use up stash, I had leftover lime green yarn that I used to make a hat. The pattern I used is called Limestone Lily Cap by Shelby Nichols.

I finished the top months ago, had my friend quilt it on her long arm and I finally applied the binding fairly recently. So, here it is! And, I have leftovers to make another quilt. Yay. (sarcasm) Sadly, I saw a major mistake after I took this picture, but it’s probably only major to me.

I took a class on a computerized long arm machine and then proceeded to make this little quilt using leftovers from another project that hasn’t been quilted yet. (eye roll)

Currently, I am working to finish some super, secret Christmas projects and as many of the other projects I have going before I start another thing. 

MK out.

Book Chat - 9/28/2023

Dear Peeps ~

Please forgive my absence. I’ve been reading, I’ve been sewing, I’ve been knitting and I’ve been watching shows (mostly streaming series), but I haven’t been home much in the last month.

The Birthday Season officially started on the 15th, but I’ve been spending time with some of my dearest since the beginning of September. 

I haven’t been ignoring my public on purpose. I promise! Let me start atoning for my neglect by telling you about a few of the books I’ve read since our last Book Chat.

Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand

In the third installment of the series, the Quinn family gathers for another Christmas together. Many changes have occurred ~ a jailbird has completed his sentence, somebody is juggling two men, a wayward wife returns to the nest, and more. You’ll have to read it to find out. This series kind of reminds me of Hallmark Christmas movies - heart warming, but with a lot less cheese. I liked it.

Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand

The Quinn family story gets as wrapped up as it ever will in the final installment. Again, the gang gathers for Christmas and we get to see if everyone will get there happily ever after. It was good.

There’s No Coming Back From This by Ann Garvin

A woman is in hot water with the IRS and she needs a job to pay back taxes. An old flame comes to the rescue. Although she’s low man on the totem pole, she picks up on shenanigans around her and sets out to solve the mystery. It was an entertaining read!

Until next time - and hopefully sooner rather than later…

MK out.

FO Friday 9/1/2023

I have two projects to share today.

First up, I’ve been taking long arm quilting machine lessons. A couple of weeks ago, I learned how to do free motion quilting. 

I had to bring a completed quilt top and backing to practice my skills, but didn’t want to risk messing up one of the two completed quilt tops I already had. What’s a girl to do but quickly put together (yet another) quilt top? So, I did.

I even made a scrappy binding.

I really like how it turned out.

Secondly, I actually completed a sweater!

The pattern is Uptown Tee by Tori Yu. I used Shibui Knits Fern in a pretty gray. For being 100% cotton, this yarn is very soft and knitting with it is a joy. Sadly, Shibui has gone out of business.

Back to the work shop!

MK out.