Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Too hot to knit













...but I've managed to make a little progress in spite of the ungodly heat. There was a slight change of plans in the BSJ; I decided I didn't like the scratchiness or color pooling of the original yarn, so I switched to this stuff (Gedifra something-or-other) which is not only softer and beautifully stripey, but it's machine washable as well, which I know the baby's mom will appreciate. And on the right, the brown vest continues. I'm almost done with the body of the Tree of Life afghan - I hope to have a ta-da photo of that by August!

Sunday, July 13, 2008

A blanket

I thought I'd stop by and show off a small project that I've been doing this summer. I knew I'd slow down with my crafting, but I feel like I'm almost going backwards! 
In the spring I had an idea to make a new "lunch-time laying out on the Capitol lawn" blanket and I read about a fun quilt block and thought I'd try a Disappearing 9 Patch quilt. I haven't quilted in many years and the lack of space in my apartment basically set this up as 
a suicide mission. I slowly pieced, ironed, sewed, and trimmed to finally finish the quilt top this weekend. I also bought the backing this weekend. I have to quilt it next, which probably won't happen for a couple weeks. I just might have this quilt done before summer is over. (My cat seems to like it already!)

Friday, July 04, 2008

Christmas in July


I've started on the Christmas gifts! From left to right: Baby Surprise Jacket; button-up wool vest; fabric for animal cushions (my charity project). I went over my Christmas list and came up with a few good, do-able (I hope!) gift goals. From the looks of it right now, I probably won't have to buy any new yarn to complete my planned holiday gifts!