Since the crazy quilt top was done, I’ve been going a little stir crazy looking for things to occupy myself with, especially after dinner. I want to maintain the brain cell count. Little things have taken my time, including this prayer shawl and the beginning of a potholder. Well, maybe it is now a coaster.…
finished. the younger half of GAIN and I bought a beautifully soft Ralph Lauren flat sheet for $5 at Marshall’s. it is solid blue to allow the quilting stitches to show. Partner cathy and I need to schedule time next week for using her walking foot. hopefully we won’t break it or the machine. i…
I have one row of blocks left to go! I hope to shop for a backing cloth tomorrow. My gut tells me that I’ll have to make ‘sides’ for the quilt top, but I think that work will pass quickly. Looking back, I have learned that I can tolerate a certain amount of precision. The…
OK, this may be next. Cooler than a regular strippy quilt, eh? I did not get a picture, but meant to say that two weekends ago, I gifted a knitted crown and matching ring a la Zakka Life for Mr. GAIN‘s niece. I thought it might ease her into hats, which she hates. She didn’t…
I have to read the blog for Sew, Mama, Sew! daily. February was their Fat Quarter month, in which projects made from fat quarters could be found, often with tutorials. I love that — quick and small is my speed! I thought a pin cushion would be nice. My mom had a strawberry and tomato…