tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37352431837627030072024-03-18T20:38:28.462-07:00Elvy Knits(or at least talks about knitting and sewing)Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-20284118556514947902010-12-18T11:40:00.000-08:002010-12-18T12:04:06.559-08:00New blog for a new yearIt has become evident that I've transitioned away from knitting over the past year or so. Although I learned to knit when I was fairly young, I think knitting became a big part of my life when I was in law school. Portability was a definite plus, but knitting was also a good stress reliever that helped me through some difficult times. Non-knitters might never know how absorbing knitting can be, as (for me anyway) it took quite a bit of concentration. It was/is a good stress reliever.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I still love yarn and the process of knitting, but I don't feel compelled to knit as I once did. Part of it, too, is that I'm finally feeling like I no longer have all the time in the world to get to that next project, or finish the half-dozen that are already on the needles. And, I've gone back to sewing, which is actually where it all started for me.<br /><br />With that, I'm leaving this blog for a new one that more aptly fits the content of what I've been writing about and doing. The new blog will have all the old content, but you just need to visit a different site. So, here it is: <a href="http://www.elvycrafts.blogspot.com">elvycrafts.blogspot.com</a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-2105911502985849172010-12-02T14:44:00.001-08:002010-12-02T15:31:13.032-08:00Curvy wristlet clutch and more walletsI guess I should issue a spoiler alerts. These purses are all intended to be Christmas presents, but I know that if I don't blog about them as I go along, I'll miss my opportunity. Also, it's unlikely the intended recipients will actually read this blog.<br /><br />Anyhoo, this is the curvy clutch. The pattern is, as with the previous Keyka Lou patterns, very well drafted and easy to construct. I should note that I have been using a walking foot and a 100/18 needle, which probably makes sewing through the several layers of fabric that accumulate much easier to do.<br /><br />This wristlet is about the same size as the fold-over clutch, measuring approximately 11 inches at its widest point, five inches tall, and 2.5 inches deep. It features a very secure wrist strap.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFZX4_DIuSKdyx0P6Pe-GsuK9N0y8LliMw3rLlQ7vOngYrYt8MFiVG_bunRch09t7QyfYv7lYLS4PheIOctCUACd5BenxLiBXTOSooe5aT4ND-jGMR_pC14l3CsD_PZA7A9jgz_dtibIA/s1600/IMG_1174.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFZX4_DIuSKdyx0P6Pe-GsuK9N0y8LliMw3rLlQ7vOngYrYt8MFiVG_bunRch09t7QyfYv7lYLS4PheIOctCUACd5BenxLiBXTOSooe5aT4ND-jGMR_pC14l3CsD_PZA7A9jgz_dtibIA/s400/IMG_1174.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546225963903899330" border="0" /></a>Fussy cut motif on both the front and back:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSlwmMU5cvKrCOrKQ0d62AhhDsnNRaKvm_80Mshie4DERb6NUVJZfVkq3BfdnVxxLAC59bcSO0eKNsdGGJwx6ZGc6pI4Do4QuXE3G-RlGmpEcHlj8DUfydwfoejSVqM39aTjALRDpZqwVp/s1600/IMG_1175.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSlwmMU5cvKrCOrKQ0d62AhhDsnNRaKvm_80Mshie4DERb6NUVJZfVkq3BfdnVxxLAC59bcSO0eKNsdGGJwx6ZGc6pI4Do4QuXE3G-RlGmpEcHlj8DUfydwfoejSVqM39aTjALRDpZqwVp/s400/IMG_1175.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546225358052347634" border="0" /></a>The fabric is from Amy Butler's Lotus line.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghETLK_OUJGN9IFDRfX1vV-Y-a5mnbaAOr5NZTDT1F2GmSdGZnpuQbOhk6CAMWWePq7S1FKUrDN4ur9ZG7nE_1CRurPDreUBc1PX7o26RlaKJC32YNf-tCP8t-oxMl1StxkRr_0TwUje9J/s1600/IMG_1176.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghETLK_OUJGN9IFDRfX1vV-Y-a5mnbaAOr5NZTDT1F2GmSdGZnpuQbOhk6CAMWWePq7S1FKUrDN4ur9ZG7nE_1CRurPDreUBc1PX7o26RlaKJC32YNf-tCP8t-oxMl1StxkRr_0TwUje9J/s400/IMG_1176.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546224911557271426" border="0" /></a>The matching wallet:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8tc-qLsX9w2JRsC035MKyPfL7XNSRNYuUlRkao3K5SD9Z2DvlfD6nwypPhPb4Vol5cZClJHkEDyLOaQAnTxzI8tNiTRXagZhWb2Z-KcLtR7BKGbHevaZFnUHzQyXJuvnSytAbgNtYCrG/s1600/IMG_1177.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8tc-qLsX9w2JRsC035MKyPfL7XNSRNYuUlRkao3K5SD9Z2DvlfD6nwypPhPb4Vol5cZClJHkEDyLOaQAnTxzI8tNiTRXagZhWb2Z-KcLtR7BKGbHevaZFnUHzQyXJuvnSytAbgNtYCrG/s400/IMG_1177.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546224571330669954" border="0" /></a>Again, I fussy cut the fabric to center and include as much of the repeating motif as possible:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYISFOgkYKtfFtySmDd54tp-7ZR2n0ByaaYRV-rk-G1rMeWLnZHsnXmbbyaGz2wFuUtrlZyZOghCdItAVHL4XsMHVI0UAgU_lFacnGnqa8E-Z50ANZJhA_pWiK6u1BST4J68TOYEjOwSAp/s1600/IMG_1179.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYISFOgkYKtfFtySmDd54tp-7ZR2n0ByaaYRV-rk-G1rMeWLnZHsnXmbbyaGz2wFuUtrlZyZOghCdItAVHL4XsMHVI0UAgU_lFacnGnqa8E-Z50ANZJhA_pWiK6u1BST4J68TOYEjOwSAp/s400/IMG_1179.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546224263561848594" border="0" /></a>The only difference between this wallet and the one I made to match the previous fold-over clutch is that I interfaced the front pocket instead of using a batting in order to eliminate some of the bulk. I think the double interfacing provided enough structure, so I will continue doing this in the future.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_IhYO1JVAsrYfpcGFtDHXYTBJXaT4672IDZAnn67oGbnz8aNwO5DrMEC81c-MROZH3u_BShxsbMvS_4CfpyDW4Gk-EmumcDj8mhbc-fs1giomI_IN0tQ9lpEWrvn9Ry2HrsXcDy-Cys6/s1600/IMG_1178.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_IhYO1JVAsrYfpcGFtDHXYTBJXaT4672IDZAnn67oGbnz8aNwO5DrMEC81c-MROZH3u_BShxsbMvS_4CfpyDW4Gk-EmumcDj8mhbc-fs1giomI_IN0tQ9lpEWrvn9Ry2HrsXcDy-Cys6/s400/IMG_1178.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546223382280149858" border="0" /></a>Here they are side by side:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dCsN1w1pWpI4Or6sYlDc4lT_hyphenhyphen0DEsQ2ZfqlHYQatdrZ57_UB1Yws8y2GWC201FJTITsMRYNwL4ufCwzws73fN9-WPdw0A8C2XKSOjjZSYEUV4mVEsYPXTUed-eafaoF5qqhx_QUUu7P/s1600/IMG_1187.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dCsN1w1pWpI4Or6sYlDc4lT_hyphenhyphen0DEsQ2ZfqlHYQatdrZ57_UB1Yws8y2GWC201FJTITsMRYNwL4ufCwzws73fN9-WPdw0A8C2XKSOjjZSYEUV4mVEsYPXTUed-eafaoF5qqhx_QUUu7P/s400/IMG_1187.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546226698970207426" border="0" /></a>Last but not least, the basic wallet for the hubby's i-phone. It might be hard to tell from the picture, but I used this absolutely lovely, crisp brown linen that I had bought a while back for a summer jacket. I figured I could spare the fat eighth it took to make this wallet. (The quality of these last two pictures is a little bit off -- I think my camera was metering the darkness of the brown linen, and I didn't know how to fix the automatic setting.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfIB00QjfsYZ7cHjKisAIgkTqed0gSGJ65UKGfJCbo0Omk2mrX2KMhXvU59pR-jhyl7BjP_8Bm_7KqaLL4VxSryzbaLCY7DVCXoYPScaWFf9ca9ZgSy7gwm_lq_ui_qBQImvFfQYROysT/s1600/IMG_1183.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfIB00QjfsYZ7cHjKisAIgkTqed0gSGJ65UKGfJCbo0Omk2mrX2KMhXvU59pR-jhyl7BjP_8Bm_7KqaLL4VxSryzbaLCY7DVCXoYPScaWFf9ca9ZgSy7gwm_lq_ui_qBQImvFfQYROysT/s400/IMG_1183.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546221544400323378" border="0" /></a>The lining is a gingham by Michael Miller:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZYzCrCA7ZbHTdrgDkuh5xGRRaAjj7XNOm_OasAb9QurX-1puOBpO4iLTPHNPstD8T187OSDQ94cKXnDC-ebrdqlR_As0I5AwHIdS8OyxlZxxTuQ0u6Lb8gqVWDLiy8jJoawgJJsyEwrN/s1600/IMG_1184.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZYzCrCA7ZbHTdrgDkuh5xGRRaAjj7XNOm_OasAb9QurX-1puOBpO4iLTPHNPstD8T187OSDQ94cKXnDC-ebrdqlR_As0I5AwHIdS8OyxlZxxTuQ0u6Lb8gqVWDLiy8jJoawgJJsyEwrN/s400/IMG_1184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546220565806434914" border="0" /></a><br />As a final thought (and in case anyone is interested), the background fabric I have been using for these pictures is from Summer Soiree collection by Paula Prass for Michael Miller.Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-87498954016189310442010-11-29T10:40:00.000-08:002010-11-29T13:10:29.776-08:00Fold-over clutchThe design for the fold-over clutch is just so clever. This might be my favorite project to date:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7YzdGlHmVJpl6IlT0_gjiawaKFviVcReAgl9z-ItzT_NeCT93N4N2ITMv_0iesqUCVp1yuWx4qprCN-qcGBdvhqI9Xd8awNuG7X3XVMFszcjeB5t_52rZUnYIdCXBOnN7e4rKUE2cvUP/s1600/IMG_1167.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7YzdGlHmVJpl6IlT0_gjiawaKFviVcReAgl9z-ItzT_NeCT93N4N2ITMv_0iesqUCVp1yuWx4qprCN-qcGBdvhqI9Xd8awNuG7X3XVMFszcjeB5t_52rZUnYIdCXBOnN7e4rKUE2cvUP/s400/IMG_1167.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545048114440849090" border="0" /></a>The clutch measures about 11 inches wide at its widest point. Closed, as above, it is about six inches tall. Opened, as below, it is 11 inches tall (including the tab).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtWnI2e0Sho5B4bh-6L6_jty7f_KRf2pbYykVu4bdsGmjhXJNt98zA8BbewW3zuFooFFc4CisF-u3CqcN5WDt-fWrkXfeniJYsfpk0r1P6V53Xl3cUhKPhsGAKnJxxPXGEiU2Tlt0IF4L/s1600/IMG_1168.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtWnI2e0Sho5B4bh-6L6_jty7f_KRf2pbYykVu4bdsGmjhXJNt98zA8BbewW3zuFooFFc4CisF-u3CqcN5WDt-fWrkXfeniJYsfpk0r1P6V53Xl3cUhKPhsGAKnJxxPXGEiU2Tlt0IF4L/s400/IMG_1168.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545047393905299650" border="0" /></a>The fabric is Amy Butler's daisy chain, left over from a previous project. I reversed the outer and lining fabrics in comparison to the matching wallet that I blogged about yesterday.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmKNF8NPsQZn55qnFNvw9C_P1ct7mrrsLg98Iq1qkJe_fHu0_QKsiFQcjtDZ8X8Ow5mrCXZurnBf17efyjf9qaEsFf_Df8l9_SwhVaiZSEsEAf8J4aaN2aa4djt6aenwHFsPwol2y3vIvE/s1600/IMG_1171.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmKNF8NPsQZn55qnFNvw9C_P1ct7mrrsLg98Iq1qkJe_fHu0_QKsiFQcjtDZ8X8Ow5mrCXZurnBf17efyjf9qaEsFf_Df8l9_SwhVaiZSEsEAf8J4aaN2aa4djt6aenwHFsPwol2y3vIvE/s400/IMG_1171.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545046635999971154" border="0" /></a>I might attach a button here, just for a decorative element. But, I think it looks good just as is, too. Next time, I would also put the batting on the underside of tab to provide extra support for the magnetic clasp. The pattern had called for fusible interfacing on the lining side, and batting on top side.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXJvgsLgWVT1dLENiTmiexywIxKXfJYAaTw3at5lJ0XCwcPDvUXBs4D8i9mZbLq6i-fvVm3ntJImfHuVv80uFru42x8qtaAWOQOve-KMJ-zy2fkv2krkTKmt5Ninn1aWVjMnqsGegttOT/s1600/IMG_1169.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXJvgsLgWVT1dLENiTmiexywIxKXfJYAaTw3at5lJ0XCwcPDvUXBs4D8i9mZbLq6i-fvVm3ntJImfHuVv80uFru42x8qtaAWOQOve-KMJ-zy2fkv2krkTKmt5Ninn1aWVjMnqsGegttOT/s400/IMG_1169.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545046038901465986" border="0" /></a>Once again, I quilted the lining fabric with a low-loft cotton batting using a box diamond pattern. It's not completely necessary, but I wanted to add some stability and didn't want to take the chance that the batting would eventually migrate. The pattern recommends not using fusible interfacing, but I did use a woven interfacing on the main fabric. I'm thinking that I could have probably used a fusible batting too. Maybe next time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1w5PF_xx5fmiszSvzOAf7jti_jEXL9IgJQ_UlJOPHu9Ni4ZfegQ5g2Nr8rEutKt-xt7GnsXUw1-FpgpxSOibEvGVuJZM7-5k32VMsvpjKP0CZ3N7crX12Z_IrZCyjwUXuPTj-87ohHeHr/s1600/IMG_1173.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1w5PF_xx5fmiszSvzOAf7jti_jEXL9IgJQ_UlJOPHu9Ni4ZfegQ5g2Nr8rEutKt-xt7GnsXUw1-FpgpxSOibEvGVuJZM7-5k32VMsvpjKP0CZ3N7crX12Z_IrZCyjwUXuPTj-87ohHeHr/s400/IMG_1173.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545045130431492114" border="0" /></a>The pocket is on the front side of the clutch, not the back as standard. The patternmaker, Keyka Lou, wrote that the pocket tended to gape when it was on the back side.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4oL4WItbtUokWVEL67-KDe_1wj0R2e4XWeIxnMHytwgSeGVlvJ8lV5Um3tPbiM5DQ3di-JM6jnnQobvUt-i0l9V7iDd7wO6z-DY2Qlh2Vm0lBpifq0OqY4LZG0b7aUl7lgTiLqR2uQ1t/s1600/IMG_1170.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4oL4WItbtUokWVEL67-KDe_1wj0R2e4XWeIxnMHytwgSeGVlvJ8lV5Um3tPbiM5DQ3di-JM6jnnQobvUt-i0l9V7iDd7wO6z-DY2Qlh2Vm0lBpifq0OqY4LZG0b7aUl7lgTiLqR2uQ1t/s400/IMG_1170.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545044409842229730" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-59151562654157279122010-11-28T14:14:00.000-08:002010-11-28T20:36:44.597-08:00Basic walletThis wallet was also a lot of fun to make. Once again, it is a Keyka Lou pattern. I used Amy Butler's daisy chain fabric, left over from a previous project. The wallet is approximately 5.5 inches wide by 4 inches tall and is actually much roomier than I thought it would be.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFlO-1xT0ixJfcH68FxHvzROd8lvdCZOSusn4BB2GpA47eGhyphenhyphenCHAyXuqYbhM9IZjBT41AeqMjbJqz1e0I2Kj2tPOHlAK_-iYuvqbfonSsfcXZ87L8ISNhwgAsu9rAg6idgGpvQngzQLfY/s1600/IMG_1162.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFlO-1xT0ixJfcH68FxHvzROd8lvdCZOSusn4BB2GpA47eGhyphenhyphenCHAyXuqYbhM9IZjBT41AeqMjbJqz1e0I2Kj2tPOHlAK_-iYuvqbfonSsfcXZ87L8ISNhwgAsu9rAg6idgGpvQngzQLfY/s400/IMG_1162.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544728112227129826" border="0" /></a>As you can see, there is a little card pocket in the front:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_-djJ_oS8AjmInLHjCWwVEOnQ3dnKj3L8J1y7l5vxf4NgVinT0FkbuCE0wbEGZ4YezWUj-QouOY4To3L2dmWwMUjrwYJbAR62TUDMfsfT3XyWgJnzhsHoa9YnosifidV-eDpVjl-B1af/s1600/IMG_1157.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_-djJ_oS8AjmInLHjCWwVEOnQ3dnKj3L8J1y7l5vxf4NgVinT0FkbuCE0wbEGZ4YezWUj-QouOY4To3L2dmWwMUjrwYJbAR62TUDMfsfT3XyWgJnzhsHoa9YnosifidV-eDpVjl-B1af/s400/IMG_1157.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544729063446285554" border="0" /></a>I centered the motif in the back and front panel. I love how it turned out.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygO8TnF8dQMucovcJzdiOxkw9K3ITgFrmaLrdmgE_A2A5I2z7gZucBRwbcBadPxiCsmw4_NR8Clmh4mM_hORs_7PbCPgiBB1RTZDwi2r5cpIwmRzVA8l8ypBnh84JcC0LnBlTk_IVSCB-/s1600/IMG_1158.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygO8TnF8dQMucovcJzdiOxkw9K3ITgFrmaLrdmgE_A2A5I2z7gZucBRwbcBadPxiCsmw4_NR8Clmh4mM_hORs_7PbCPgiBB1RTZDwi2r5cpIwmRzVA8l8ypBnh84JcC0LnBlTk_IVSCB-/s400/IMG_1158.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544729730530473490" border="0" /></a>The velcro closure is actually quite sturdy and secure...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeiTaoW1UoXqab3E0BSVhKP-Pnor_kNZJrXmzNPKzDKaY-4VVd7mIwhyphenhyphenJ9vUwJmOuoQfcwMgT_FSuN50xRiUZB9iH-kpKME8Bcnt9E1Eds4VCiFoqzC3ipQ5yrORqGP7vWqSej7xZ6aFV/s1600/IMG_1160.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeiTaoW1UoXqab3E0BSVhKP-Pnor_kNZJrXmzNPKzDKaY-4VVd7mIwhyphenhyphenJ9vUwJmOuoQfcwMgT_FSuN50xRiUZB9iH-kpKME8Bcnt9E1Eds4VCiFoqzC3ipQ5yrORqGP7vWqSej7xZ6aFV/s400/IMG_1160.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544730507309335474" border="0" /></a>and my i-phone fits in the interior pocket perfectly. It doesn't even fall out when I turn the wallet upside down and shake it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3BNPj50cczSM8rFmR4B4M01fmUJSyv133Y_qwuMIxXvqpD-iJ6TyREAbh0ta35O3bIwGXExsi6N573lwPZZ35k3cKuS1U3CBhq1RK5oH4DzBJm2AmxE1dqy0uCSLte6UPPEARH1Vln57/s1600/IMG_1164.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3BNPj50cczSM8rFmR4B4M01fmUJSyv133Y_qwuMIxXvqpD-iJ6TyREAbh0ta35O3bIwGXExsi6N573lwPZZ35k3cKuS1U3CBhq1RK5oH4DzBJm2AmxE1dqy0uCSLte6UPPEARH1Vln57/s400/IMG_1164.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544730919110070626" border="0" /></a>The interior and my label:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6Y4XBee8iKqwDZqG3gPeYdSS76uaGtvRNi1JvWTzXBgEy-HOqyerjbsM7KBPRT5cACTYAGdtBSgIwX7zFO305ebVEGgRqfI_JoU1sUoZe-worRSNSJDRYM1a0UUzbiz7M1w6N9vVLLdZ/s1600/IMG_1166.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6Y4XBee8iKqwDZqG3gPeYdSS76uaGtvRNi1JvWTzXBgEy-HOqyerjbsM7KBPRT5cACTYAGdtBSgIwX7zFO305ebVEGgRqfI_JoU1sUoZe-worRSNSJDRYM1a0UUzbiz7M1w6N9vVLLdZ/s400/IMG_1166.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544731515614488258" border="0" /></a><br />Stay tuned tomorrow for my post regarding a matching clutch that turned out even cuter than the wallet!Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-8537120778427001312010-11-26T13:02:00.000-08:002010-11-26T16:19:02.578-08:00How cute is this?!I love it! It's called the Camera Case Wristlet, pattern by Keyka Lou. The pattern is available for purchase and immediate download here: keykaloupatterns.com.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuo5JcXf_8Ugy9UQsXrXi6cAADBcPdDhsutSxhVjCPqaqApUlsIUwuoP0Sw2gAPIG_HWM2A-KdJ8QgeWRc7GAyDfasS6XdTWSTKfJY_mWAhBUNHCZA3eZDRgsH5P2Mx1mKF6EjRMfNGGIF/s1600/IMG_1148.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuo5JcXf_8Ugy9UQsXrXi6cAADBcPdDhsutSxhVjCPqaqApUlsIUwuoP0Sw2gAPIG_HWM2A-KdJ8QgeWRc7GAyDfasS6XdTWSTKfJY_mWAhBUNHCZA3eZDRgsH5P2Mx1mKF6EjRMfNGGIF/s400/IMG_1148.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543967438391539346" border="0" /></a>It took me a few hours from start to finish, but some of that time was spent studying the instructions and following them exactly (which is somewhat unusual for me). The pattern itself is very well drafted and instructions well-written. The bag measures 4.75 inches wide, by 4 inches tall and 1/5 inches deep. My favorite part is the very clever wristlet string.<br /><br />The only modification for me was that I quilted the lining fabric in a diamond grid; I thought it would provide a little more support, but I'm thinking it was entirely unnecessary. However, it does add some interest to the lining, which I like very much. The best part is that the pattern calls for 1/4 yard (9 inches) of fabric each for the main fabric and lining, but can get away with a piece of scrap fabric measuring at minimum 12 inches wide by 8 inches tall. Of course, if you want to fussy cut any of the pieces, you will need more than the 12x8 piece.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi51hDbDihZm9hyphenhyphen_06pFfrQBVbu7tRA1Eff8PcE_jXdXOfZSVwwNMiHMRcduJzS-94dpkj-_Q1Z1Ih6ZRZdUfttN-YZYMIKhTRzja0sF5QWyg_hmx_uQruuWi0vEngJkF05tWJ27tK8ICgP/s1600/IMG_1151.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi51hDbDihZm9hyphenhyphen_06pFfrQBVbu7tRA1Eff8PcE_jXdXOfZSVwwNMiHMRcduJzS-94dpkj-_Q1Z1Ih6ZRZdUfttN-YZYMIKhTRzja0sF5QWyg_hmx_uQruuWi0vEngJkF05tWJ27tK8ICgP/s400/IMG_1151.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543968125947887730" border="0" /></a>The fabric is some left over scraps, which I used to make an apron way back when. The outer fabric is Anna Griffin for Windham fabrics called Maime. I tried to fussy cut the fabric so the motif was centered -- I think I mostly succeeded. You might not be able to tell from the picture, but there is a little pocket in the back, which is a neat little detail.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1Rcer1bNTQRvRBUyZ7BuUTTsPTOlMei5BTsZGVlCUh1a8cw_fZNvBsSPUglkUnszxn2iZpsimHTTZMiU7cvw0671mtNru1UZ4JIsnzNSnPxGwfB6cRJV54RZl_lw1vdyB6dlpJyx-3HV/s1600/IMG_1154.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1Rcer1bNTQRvRBUyZ7BuUTTsPTOlMei5BTsZGVlCUh1a8cw_fZNvBsSPUglkUnszxn2iZpsimHTTZMiU7cvw0671mtNru1UZ4JIsnzNSnPxGwfB6cRJV54RZl_lw1vdyB6dlpJyx-3HV/s400/IMG_1154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543969527159814754" border="0" /></a>The brown polka dot lining is a Japanese fabric called Sevenberries. The lining fabric is especially scrumptious. It's smoother and lighter than the average quilting fabric. You can't see from the picture, but the polka dots are so rich in hue that they bleed completely through the back.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDchMoIOSoPbVz5Vf7SyioHlN_rjtyFCX95IJxQnbLH1xHSap-287eFhGAYkbmNmtoVTGjYthpVXAGs5qtCGw1Ihf8xWRjVsXsZoF-CNlpiG1UpCY_gW6hU283AkqfaWMU9F-ecZjwA8Sy/s1600/IMG_1152.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDchMoIOSoPbVz5Vf7SyioHlN_rjtyFCX95IJxQnbLH1xHSap-287eFhGAYkbmNmtoVTGjYthpVXAGs5qtCGw1Ihf8xWRjVsXsZoF-CNlpiG1UpCY_gW6hU283AkqfaWMU9F-ecZjwA8Sy/s400/IMG_1152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543968781984834434" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-21272658962463110312010-11-15T09:00:00.001-08:002010-11-15T09:13:14.002-08:00Dear Jane mug rugMany months back, this was my first attempt at a Dear Jane block. At the time, I hadn't set an accurate 1/4-inch seam yet, so the block turned out much smaller than called for. You can see with 29 pieces in this block alone, even 1/16th of an inch inaccuracy makes a big difference. <br /><br />This weekend, I turned it into a little coaster, just for fun, and because the block itself is so cute.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2450BAkFkTE_-w30E5ZRy_-Xp-oo0NSyjY4SbwpFoCH8lYvlmE6yfaffxKl3yoEGgdNRE3tzusJwxUitEDsh6EykSeUJ5nxcs9boIII_98hnN0N9jt9CU74QrFntsteMOzJyg6qEKQpFY/s1600/IMG_1145.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2450BAkFkTE_-w30E5ZRy_-Xp-oo0NSyjY4SbwpFoCH8lYvlmE6yfaffxKl3yoEGgdNRE3tzusJwxUitEDsh6EykSeUJ5nxcs9boIII_98hnN0N9jt9CU74QrFntsteMOzJyg6qEKQpFY/s400/IMG_1145.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539822936906805202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZp-7aLhl8BXO9oLehX0fPGzUmtxSZWsN_QlZGZ8kOyiC9bQ4uta8JO2OAsAj2ut_ayfWRPtXWm_CmcQyAlatoDmZrkdA6BubapGgTC6eY5a5-eo5CeYFtTZ8AQ5DZdOTeueIsOUkYDkn/s1600/IMG_1146.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZp-7aLhl8BXO9oLehX0fPGzUmtxSZWsN_QlZGZ8kOyiC9bQ4uta8JO2OAsAj2ut_ayfWRPtXWm_CmcQyAlatoDmZrkdA6BubapGgTC6eY5a5-eo5CeYFtTZ8AQ5DZdOTeueIsOUkYDkn/s400/IMG_1146.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539823497761525410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuyGgGAApCsy9gY-LOmoJtJkmKTkAAr2K91C24jOWhdYf4SPhtcZmUo2jZ_rjzy-xXelyBEr27qT0ppFOWk6z_rhflWYxsu4czgI0T4hmm8EQjPpk2ggZuwvIHm5jif2P-j_w-nxpy-Rto/s1600/IMG_1147.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuyGgGAApCsy9gY-LOmoJtJkmKTkAAr2K91C24jOWhdYf4SPhtcZmUo2jZ_rjzy-xXelyBEr27qT0ppFOWk6z_rhflWYxsu4czgI0T4hmm8EQjPpk2ggZuwvIHm5jif2P-j_w-nxpy-Rto/s400/IMG_1147.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539823837966053170" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-37722395017010188132010-11-14T13:00:00.000-08:002010-11-14T13:13:47.012-08:00Winter hatsI haven't been doing too much knitting lately. I seemingly lost my zest for knitting last spring and summer. I don't know if it was the change to warmer weather, but I still haven't regained the enthusiasm I once had for knitting. I once jokingly commented to my husband that I had more yarn than I could knit in a lifetime, and I think that it hit me this past year: yes, I do have more yarn than I will ever knit up, at least in MY lifetime. Sort of a bittersweet acknowledgment of mortality, I guess.<br /><br />Even so, I am not one who can sit with my hands idle, so I did manage to complete two hats. The one below is from the latest Knitty.com (Fall 2010, Issue 33) and is called "Brambles." It was super easy and quick -- took me a few evenings of knitting. I used a worsted weight alpaca/wool blend yarn by Berrocco.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTiE6w-wyAw1gGh2OeOBVSLEC-7R5NM5aLULkFlAa5j0fLEAYGn3YAmhjG5p7XCaNrHxUtJVgV_2eEJ-8XnQqliLqisTG68ehuTwpLliZ6QSS81dPMlFY32E9oE8Efcls6Xv7mHgUSVVp/s1600/IMG_1144.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTiE6w-wyAw1gGh2OeOBVSLEC-7R5NM5aLULkFlAa5j0fLEAYGn3YAmhjG5p7XCaNrHxUtJVgV_2eEJ-8XnQqliLqisTG68ehuTwpLliZ6QSS81dPMlFY32E9oE8Efcls6Xv7mHgUSVVp/s400/IMG_1144.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539514897348617522" border="0" /></a><br />This next one took a bit longer. I actually started it last spring in an attempt to motivate myself but it just never happened. Anyhow, this fall I forced myself to complete it. The pattern itself was easy -- from Vogue Knitting Magazine (Fall 2009) but because the pattern called for fingering weight yarn, it took much longer to complete. The yarn is Colinette's jitterbug.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitA49NNPlTEhtkqYAdkOpUHcxZRwoL39GyFpZTsu9laGrRBLJ8RTCDU46Eesw_eKvsnE8Elu_tFZrHfWfUNe_eayIOQSFpUoZmdkAP1NSBCcTPiC7m_ZtvacgYzTK2NhHd5rvEpwIwUv3J/s1600/IMG_1138.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitA49NNPlTEhtkqYAdkOpUHcxZRwoL39GyFpZTsu9laGrRBLJ8RTCDU46Eesw_eKvsnE8Elu_tFZrHfWfUNe_eayIOQSFpUoZmdkAP1NSBCcTPiC7m_ZtvacgYzTK2NhHd5rvEpwIwUv3J/s400/IMG_1138.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539514644008045010" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Both hats are destined to be gifts, most likely. I always plan on knitting one for myself, but the reality is that I'm not a hat person. Plus, for some reason, my almost-4-year-old always demands I remove hats and scarves when I put them on. Funny.Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-48140347254365660262010-11-12T10:57:00.001-08:002010-11-12T11:07:14.713-08:00What I've been doingI took a break from quilting to make winter flannel pajamas for the boys. So I've completed three pairs and have one more to go. Here is the best of the lot so far:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9vX8ZQp7oGI9lBX480u1qOssPBBU4SUm03-XVYrvuL0aqij92kGwEBOj-REno8cP-Q8R_j2sq5ubpdDSOVyDScsqoG0LAT27bbEnGUXv-ODHKN885gOOW4RXVPKE61SqsNKzqrK_Gwj5I/s1600/IMG_1109.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9vX8ZQp7oGI9lBX480u1qOssPBBU4SUm03-XVYrvuL0aqij92kGwEBOj-REno8cP-Q8R_j2sq5ubpdDSOVyDScsqoG0LAT27bbEnGUXv-ODHKN885gOOW4RXVPKE61SqsNKzqrK_Gwj5I/s400/IMG_1109.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538740353885848322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEtavkfFus-7vTuzqj1S6ps_oTy4krhFwlSJq_-10ZYCpkVVN3SwbTQQ4JKhJy3IdSDtwxW_PFNZa041SWcqIqjO7kn7FQBXDcMybZz9a2zeAIchvVOwqlkiwbImyrv3BHkg9keJ9PyZ5/s1600/IMG_1107.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEtavkfFus-7vTuzqj1S6ps_oTy4krhFwlSJq_-10ZYCpkVVN3SwbTQQ4JKhJy3IdSDtwxW_PFNZa041SWcqIqjO7kn7FQBXDcMybZz9a2zeAIchvVOwqlkiwbImyrv3BHkg9keJ9PyZ5/s400/IMG_1107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538739911413530962" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The pattern is Indygo Junction's Jack & Jill Jammies (IJ842). I modified the pattern by adding a 1/4" flat piping to the collar, pocket, and cuffs. I love how it turned out, and the jammies look super cute on #2. The one thing I might change on the next pair is to round out the collar to make inserting the piping a little easier. We'll see You can also tell I'm still on my aqua/blue and red kick. I love this color combination.<br /><br />BTW, the fabric is Hooty Hooty by Doohikey for Riley Blake Designs. It's a nice scrumptious flannel that will wear very well.Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-24712652155592548112010-10-18T10:07:00.000-07:002010-10-18T10:16:47.200-07:00Bridal Sampler, Blocks 3 - 5<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHaq5cw6s4XcZXzcxuXr4cC_cS2c-MLmribbIGwuOhP1lqEo0RxHVUX6tAZ7_CQlZk9N0NMe4uzKSC86Ar462eZklQ-xHSYQ0v8B4ibRCEho_Qcxh_GuCSIBN4svs621tJF0gB1BhqMJl8/s1600/IMG_1061.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHaq5cw6s4XcZXzcxuXr4cC_cS2c-MLmribbIGwuOhP1lqEo0RxHVUX6tAZ7_CQlZk9N0NMe4uzKSC86Ar462eZklQ-xHSYQ0v8B4ibRCEho_Qcxh_GuCSIBN4svs621tJF0gB1BhqMJl8/s400/IMG_1061.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529434402531316882" border="0" /></a>Progress on the Bridal Sampler has been stalled by work on the Blissful Sampler, so these blocks have been finished for quite a while now. The top row is my scrap box pieces, and the second row is my Breakfast at Tiffany's bundle. <br /><br />By far, the funnest block was the "posies" block in the middle. The flowers at each corner are machine appliqued using fusible web with the edges raw. I'm sure this might make some quilters gasp, but applique is definitely not my favorite. The third block, the star one, had alternate construction methods. The first one was paper piecing. I liked the preciseness of paper piecing, but I wasn't too fond of the center seams. The second method was method was just piecing. Although the streams do not have that nice crisp look, I do like how the center block is uninterrupted.Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-11065850507438554992010-10-12T22:55:00.000-07:002010-10-12T23:13:10.206-07:00Scrappy Hunter's Star -- almost finished!I thought I would go ahead and post the almost-finished quilt top, as I think I am running out of steam on this one. I might have to put it away for a while before taking it up again. It lacks a final border, which is in a dark green floral. I say that I might put it away for a while because I am not liking how the two inner borders came together. Plus, I really stretched out one of the sides while piecing it and am thinking of ripping both borders out to start again.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhuSQx082HHshImzgPz9JVyD0O2UJFL9vXtCxblGexOExQhlmnRQ113cNrdINn59F1OKfi7Iz2qaCEeyt3giYy7loZCj6NVQgnL7NUmNO_TWcavnxBSDJmPw7qNyba9DkbQoPr7ODGskn/s1600/IMG_1073.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhuSQx082HHshImzgPz9JVyD0O2UJFL9vXtCxblGexOExQhlmnRQ113cNrdINn59F1OKfi7Iz2qaCEeyt3giYy7loZCj6NVQgnL7NUmNO_TWcavnxBSDJmPw7qNyba9DkbQoPr7ODGskn/s400/IMG_1073.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527407559676817106" border="0" /></a><br />The details: the fabric is Origins by Basic Gray for Moda. The pattern is from "A Baker's Dozen," from the staff of That Patchwork Place. The pattern is kinda neat in that the entire quilt is made from a combined layer cake and jelly roll and measures about 85" x 85" when finished. Almost all the fabric with a few odds and ends are used. I'll post the directions for the blocks at a later date. As you can see, most but not all my points and corners matched up. But, the various prints are interesting enough that I think I can get away with it. One of these days I will have a precisely pieced top. :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-aUc_j6MxFdz62v-qYCDXf8OMzPl36-Fvq42N8b5YlmQV0n-JWIbpEz4wS17wlRBpC0w5WSAt4nvnyqPLeI7LOFs1DXrS9zAp7PkOeKlo0uX3vDs_uBXZeWO6EgdKLXOlPHCuLIpAxam/s1600/IMG_1074.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-aUc_j6MxFdz62v-qYCDXf8OMzPl36-Fvq42N8b5YlmQV0n-JWIbpEz4wS17wlRBpC0w5WSAt4nvnyqPLeI7LOFs1DXrS9zAp7PkOeKlo0uX3vDs_uBXZeWO6EgdKLXOlPHCuLIpAxam/s400/IMG_1074.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527408200338016834" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-43249528392857102972010-10-05T10:41:00.000-07:002010-10-05T11:05:13.801-07:00Sneak PeakThis is what I am currently working on. The fabric is Bonnie and Camille's Bliss for Moda. Can you tell by now that I love Moda? I especially love this line of prints and colorways. The big dilemma is which ones to buy, lots of turquoise, red, pink, brown, and green in this collection.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypwbim8cG4MbwOZ1FmR0Yd8Wfs7TFOrhzvJpgZTDmy7TPwK3ugijMI45N0ModpwJ5TS11qPs6Ex8Eu1FGiJ4RrG_7F6jrV31khtEjPDrRt6fUQtMadvbZ5BkA0ByCRGHA11UH8N9nGSax/s1600/IMG_1069.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypwbim8cG4MbwOZ1FmR0Yd8Wfs7TFOrhzvJpgZTDmy7TPwK3ugijMI45N0ModpwJ5TS11qPs6Ex8Eu1FGiJ4RrG_7F6jrV31khtEjPDrRt6fUQtMadvbZ5BkA0ByCRGHA11UH8N9nGSax/s400/IMG_1069.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524619325772053874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoo_aDqSJbO3B79QOuEKjFxO9VhcUaEn824GYexDUXTIdiaN1l_0cQCwRmPrIzL-SbtTCvZ3ULpqcPq3Jcwbq40a5SirHo4oxl2X3iOSD7niHclrbyLQZRgBYDfIOWAYQY_4aWYiwIRGY-/s1600/IMG_1071.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoo_aDqSJbO3B79QOuEKjFxO9VhcUaEn824GYexDUXTIdiaN1l_0cQCwRmPrIzL-SbtTCvZ3ULpqcPq3Jcwbq40a5SirHo4oxl2X3iOSD7niHclrbyLQZRgBYDfIOWAYQY_4aWYiwIRGY-/s400/IMG_1071.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524619755958407682" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-38729592568139499172010-10-05T10:16:00.001-07:002010-10-05T10:40:06.864-07:00The Hunky Dory SnowballsThis is another quilt top I pieced over the summer. I love, love, love, the prints -- they're from Chez Moi's Hunky Dory for Moda. I bought it as a kit from Fabric Depot, but the pattern is available for free on Moda's website. It's just difficult for me to find the full range of prints called for in the pattern.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6fV6aqwoIEvclgZ_eiyzs8iBtjam5MzyJH-3rU5IWhOJhd8f4j3ZKeBW2wPf9IvlIn2JZ5_WqWXbvKs7C938_5Eups8A1FN-yeW_SUzdDJAOcWVGG6dTEgY63aNfV3sU3ZxKXUg4yC3q/s1600/IMG_1080.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6fV6aqwoIEvclgZ_eiyzs8iBtjam5MzyJH-3rU5IWhOJhd8f4j3ZKeBW2wPf9IvlIn2JZ5_WqWXbvKs7C938_5Eups8A1FN-yeW_SUzdDJAOcWVGG6dTEgY63aNfV3sU3ZxKXUg4yC3q/s400/IMG_1080.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524612510591407074" border="0" /></a>The construction itself was simple. It starts as an 8" x 8" square, fitted with 2" squares sewed into the corners into triangles, and then cut in half for the snowball. I do like the effect of the center panel. Interestingly, the center panel was the most difficult to cut, because I just couldn't get the fabric and pattern to form a straight line for cutting. Plus, the dimensions called for were bigger than any ruler I owned. I ended up making a paper pattern measuring 25" x 25". Each block is then surrounded by 2" sashing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZPXdE_1Eel3tmhJ60vPDwgNqbwGWcKXhtgsSYSMBh5b-1Fbt5GN-vicYOJQL_hT5MeuFqLm4Ug9ZXc7zJdyzAw0lBb1qWf-IAo2AqoXKIZto0Vg2q4mTwLSssQdYyBMZLmYf-mH9nKaH/s1600/IMG_1081.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZPXdE_1Eel3tmhJ60vPDwgNqbwGWcKXhtgsSYSMBh5b-1Fbt5GN-vicYOJQL_hT5MeuFqLm4Ug9ZXc7zJdyzAw0lBb1qWf-IAo2AqoXKIZto0Vg2q4mTwLSssQdYyBMZLmYf-mH9nKaH/s400/IMG_1081.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524613595250326418" border="0" /></a>Here's a close up of one of the blocks, with my favorite print out of the line. For the backing, I bought the same print, but in a tan colorway. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZ-KqD1mUmW2uiQ-_k6pFrJtdpMvh-VBQtb0gpf3m5rwsPYJX7o5kqSyQxuEpVZnp2QWqFdvyrF87E6CoUIr6-2E3OnZ1zIKjHJNiN0b42J9EDc_wvMQKB_3PjHE2-3CpatsPldljYPG5/s1600/IMG_1082.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZ-KqD1mUmW2uiQ-_k6pFrJtdpMvh-VBQtb0gpf3m5rwsPYJX7o5kqSyQxuEpVZnp2QWqFdvyrF87E6CoUIr6-2E3OnZ1zIKjHJNiN0b42J9EDc_wvMQKB_3PjHE2-3CpatsPldljYPG5/s400/IMG_1082.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524614160554240914" border="0" /></a><br />PS. I should have ironed the quilt top before the photo shoot!Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-83756112164635916862010-10-05T10:05:00.000-07:002010-10-05T10:14:18.557-07:00Crazy Pinwheels for #2This is the quilt top I pieced for #2. It's been finished for awhile, but I'm still working out in my head how I want to quilt it -- and figuring out the logistics of the execution given my rather small Necchi.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpxkN8HjofDdg_uW1IRzH2cfkEt-OX7dZ9lRNxflmM6G0B9_CuygBl3GGdxFRZcopiDnJN0c_8MOdbDSIQrM9vK3flF2OnVBuplLk2I54V4ptjA8gdfznUnpbs7izY-E1ViC-AOQKg2sl/s1600/IMG_1078.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpxkN8HjofDdg_uW1IRzH2cfkEt-OX7dZ9lRNxflmM6G0B9_CuygBl3GGdxFRZcopiDnJN0c_8MOdbDSIQrM9vK3flF2OnVBuplLk2I54V4ptjA8gdfznUnpbs7izY-E1ViC-AOQKg2sl/s400/IMG_1078.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524610212126247858" border="0" /></a><br />Just a few comments on the construction. I did not use a pattern, but started with 5" squares that I made into HST (half-square triangles) and then trimmed to 4.5". The final quilt top measures about 50" x 80".<br />As you can see from this image below, I did get most (but not all) of the points to align.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2ObsrvxvmRYnLgcU2kibGInX-KSoEoX0Q85RUNe-Uo4m6fWS1tABn5xGbQjPZb288glB3EIPfSlKbXuBEk-3uQ9xr1H6ViAZBHgyujFXuNSZ1pKXCP3hlJeW3ay24_Hpz58vmrAeKuy_/s1600/IMG_1079.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2ObsrvxvmRYnLgcU2kibGInX-KSoEoX0Q85RUNe-Uo4m6fWS1tABn5xGbQjPZb288glB3EIPfSlKbXuBEk-3uQ9xr1H6ViAZBHgyujFXuNSZ1pKXCP3hlJeW3ay24_Hpz58vmrAeKuy_/s400/IMG_1079.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524611280961034498" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-20779581113653061932010-09-15T10:15:00.000-07:002010-09-15T10:37:00.601-07:00Bridal Sampler, Blocks 1 & 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgec4SaKcCPZYMXrWjhdig61rvjJVfwIBU4tx9iFIAXHli5Feuh8nkWqTtvwzEQNhrqHOok1DKZy4C5_X3BllzGHuejjx7asZmrW0q69rwuKYh-VoRcyETxE_7UYPNvqcF27KLHKxLu6wcg/s1600/IMG_1059.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgec4SaKcCPZYMXrWjhdig61rvjJVfwIBU4tx9iFIAXHli5Feuh8nkWqTtvwzEQNhrqHOok1DKZy4C5_X3BllzGHuejjx7asZmrW0q69rwuKYh-VoRcyETxE_7UYPNvqcF27KLHKxLu6wcg/s400/IMG_1059.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517194841998280466" border="0" /></a><br />I've collected so many bits and pieces of fabric that I thought it would be fun to use them in a sampler quilt. I first started a "Dear Jane" quilt, but it turned out to be too challenging for my present skill set. I will post the 9 blocks (out of 250+) I was able to complete. If you google "Dear Jane," you'll find a lot of information out there, but basically it is a reproduction quilt using different 4.5-inch blocks and bordered by triangle blocks. The entire collection of blocks is compiled in a book by Brenda Manges Papadakis. While the book contains a full-size diagram of each block, there are no instructions on how to put the blocks together, which again, was too advanced for me. I still hope to try again someday.<br /><br />Undaunted, however, I picked up two other books, "The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt," by Laurie Aaron Hird, and "Sylvia's Bridal Sampler from Elm Creek Quilts," by Jennifer Chiaverini. The first is composed of 111 6-inch blocks, and the second is a collection of 140 6-inch blocks. <br />I chose to try the Bridal Sampler first, primarily because the book contained detailed instructions on putting the blocks together. Plus, depending on the block, you can try your hand out both piecing, foundation paper piecing, and applique-ing (my least favorite). The Farmer's Wife is straight piecing and contains a CD with templates to print out on paper.<br /><br />So, here is my attempt at the first two blocks from the Bridal Sampler. Of course, I have to make it a little more complicated. I figured if I made each block individually, it wouldn't take me too much more time to make two of each, thereby ending up with two sampler quilts. Further, one I am making out of fabrics from my scrap basket, but again I figured that if I was going to spend so much time (in the aggregate) on a project, I wanted one that used coordinating fabrics. So despite myself, I picked up a FQ pack (Breakfast at Tiffany's by Fig Tree for Moda) from Fabric Depot. The top picture is a scrap blocks, and the following is my Fig Tree block:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsORtc1bMoWae2__pd5fs6acaXCF18efK4LTtac0Pf9MudYCuFtUdFNkT_Y5Ge71wTnwJRZrDUsV3r6SnKZBLx3CTZwd3_CKN_ua0ZvohK7K3m18hGrKT24gZkqRx6swCONKcnWNxVbTbm/s1600/IMG_1060.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsORtc1bMoWae2__pd5fs6acaXCF18efK4LTtac0Pf9MudYCuFtUdFNkT_Y5Ge71wTnwJRZrDUsV3r6SnKZBLx3CTZwd3_CKN_ua0ZvohK7K3m18hGrKT24gZkqRx6swCONKcnWNxVbTbm/s400/IMG_1060.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517195321512978946" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-12918480824274430752010-09-15T09:10:00.000-07:002010-09-15T10:38:47.784-07:00Catching up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKno8I_b2O5PzX2-dEHI9L0s280-fM7cm86WwzPYpemlPqxSB2Z9DA9H__2kpYzpXolu0kJava3IhjLmf7ZYcNUX0BwHOPPidCDEJj6_qGz00MYocEnqikdaVLehB0IbFhSzMJLP-4ndfE/s1600/IMG_1050.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKno8I_b2O5PzX2-dEHI9L0s280-fM7cm86WwzPYpemlPqxSB2Z9DA9H__2kpYzpXolu0kJava3IhjLmf7ZYcNUX0BwHOPPidCDEJj6_qGz00MYocEnqikdaVLehB0IbFhSzMJLP-4ndfE/s400/IMG_1050.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517176524158262354" border="0" /></a><br />Wow, the summer passed by so quickly--but, now it's time to play some catch-up. I was somewhat productive but was never able to find the time to photograph and upload any pictures or update this blog. I finished the zig-zag baby quilt, as well as two twin sized quilt tops (including the pinwheels for No. 2). I also started a star quilt as well as a sampler quilt.<br />I'll slowly try to get the updates on all the above soon, but for now, here is the finished zig-zag baby quilt. It's actually a bit bigger than a baby quilt, but still too small to be considered lap-sized. <br /><br />Quilting it turned out to be much more challenging than I thought. I decided to follow the zigzag pattern with a double row of stitching. First, my machine is just too small to do any substantially sized quilts that you have to roll up and create bulk. Second, stitching in the ditch with a walking foot attachment is actually much more difficult than I thought it would be. Third, my machine had some problems with keeping an even tension on the bottom bobbin and would sometimes tangle the back thread.<br /><br />All in all, I still love this quilt, the design and color, but the quilting part is still a steep learning curve for me. This is what I meant when I said stitching in the ditch was difficult, just couldn't stay in the lines:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8CAKEHqaOELPZnLrq9T_BowTc4WpBTLLzxv1XVhveS9FYQ_r8Vl-FO4BGpptWiiLLUXauCnSGtysKlozFfIt6uPZUSP49uDhztH6Hs8fZcczgaaBuBGTsjUCPsqXTxc3WpjkWpQZs6qm/s1600/IMG_1056.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8CAKEHqaOELPZnLrq9T_BowTc4WpBTLLzxv1XVhveS9FYQ_r8Vl-FO4BGpptWiiLLUXauCnSGtysKlozFfIt6uPZUSP49uDhztH6Hs8fZcczgaaBuBGTsjUCPsqXTxc3WpjkWpQZs6qm/s400/IMG_1056.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517177451957744370" border="0" /></a><br />Corner detail:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIu6NP-5LlPBfFTb02ORExjUXnZfz32Keu-2jtzlEk17LiG91L5QR4i9eDCg_meCfuNc3zW2AAk0zXG1yXO8HHSM1IzeWDKC3G1NLWVKg_b-7rlOJy_iTopbIJhOZ-IZfuOLoXnMKWAZn/s1600/IMG_1055.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIu6NP-5LlPBfFTb02ORExjUXnZfz32Keu-2jtzlEk17LiG91L5QR4i9eDCg_meCfuNc3zW2AAk0zXG1yXO8HHSM1IzeWDKC3G1NLWVKg_b-7rlOJy_iTopbIJhOZ-IZfuOLoXnMKWAZn/s400/IMG_1055.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517178421034437746" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-3737774366884148532010-06-19T08:43:00.000-07:002010-06-20T10:23:05.911-07:00Quilt for #2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSImZEvRYYWRsIrOvdB-8RiuyryPR1NdsVQAk1hlfiL9U-Lbm64-C_THdFNo1lMgO93-KTIUe7mRD7XfLtOBycBVD_cPBumV3emo0NmY2wTvzCMJwHeog3MLDmjyBGmQjx94hImxSvJnXa/s1600/IMG_1010%5B1%5D"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSImZEvRYYWRsIrOvdB-8RiuyryPR1NdsVQAk1hlfiL9U-Lbm64-C_THdFNo1lMgO93-KTIUe7mRD7XfLtOBycBVD_cPBumV3emo0NmY2wTvzCMJwHeog3MLDmjyBGmQjx94hImxSvJnXa/s400/IMG_1010%5B1%5D" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484907293747174402" border="0" /></a><br />The fabric has been purchased, and I have a design sketched out in my head for #2's quilt. I decided to make a quilt for #2 first, because #1 has received many hand-made things whereas #2 has not. I don't dare make clothes or pajamas for #2 because he has very particular preferences at the moment.<br /><br />All fabrics are Robert Kaufman (purchased at Fabric Depot). From left to right, the first three are Caleb Gray Studio's "Groove," the fourth is Vera's Garden, and the fifth and final is "New Traditions."Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-60540048484290845282010-06-08T13:32:00.001-07:002010-06-08T13:50:14.956-07:00The second windmill baby quilt is done!The second windmill quilt is finished and has been packed off for its intended recipient (who is due to arrive any day now). I think I already wrote about the details of this quilt in a previous post. The only piece of information to add is that the free-motion quilting was done with yellow, 100% cotton thread. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6rw3mPDZJPZP-BJ33HkQQXfDBmv5Nc4vnvP2kvxknKpx_Yp2xLUxcyGmf7YzfftwJqMeJHFtCK4kGerSGvC8V-qEep-hYJJ-Cu8DcAnaR3D6MV2fohq3WXi4_OyZtN-ykL35adOd9Ync/s1600/IMG_0999.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6rw3mPDZJPZP-BJ33HkQQXfDBmv5Nc4vnvP2kvxknKpx_Yp2xLUxcyGmf7YzfftwJqMeJHFtCK4kGerSGvC8V-qEep-hYJJ-Cu8DcAnaR3D6MV2fohq3WXi4_OyZtN-ykL35adOd9Ync/s400/IMG_0999.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480504609052255346" border="0" /></a>Here is a close up of the border and quilting.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqZdKIqO1yATV-x0GNmKTx8jkp7-KvdS-xBTGBZeqw9DaUdMEL-eu3MZy7tlAD518iubqYGxCSosmb_PrCpSWIcgI4XchjfyZVNs7BzCooDAv-cLON8E6kG4fJGqHFK9Pp8RJwH7zgCm0/s1600/IMG_1007.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqZdKIqO1yATV-x0GNmKTx8jkp7-KvdS-xBTGBZeqw9DaUdMEL-eu3MZy7tlAD518iubqYGxCSosmb_PrCpSWIcgI4XchjfyZVNs7BzCooDAv-cLON8E6kG4fJGqHFK9Pp8RJwH7zgCm0/s400/IMG_1007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480505171866325170" border="0" /></a>I bound the quilt with the same Monaluna for Robert Kaufman fabric as I used for the border. The mitered corners turned out very nicely. As with the previous quilt, the border was firts machine-sewed on and then hand-stitched on the back with invisible stitches.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAokK-C96v_0dD0-sd0onoeZZdt8at1hrzqkjGRlrqR3rNKWPGZWpiAnlukNtpKLACAL8Evl_SuOrYEEnW_vnjFpNRj71DwPgRawB_DSQH1KzFJAg0F0nDJDyLb6Dds3CNCSFlhSI4nq_J/s1600/IMG_1002.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAokK-C96v_0dD0-sd0onoeZZdt8at1hrzqkjGRlrqR3rNKWPGZWpiAnlukNtpKLACAL8Evl_SuOrYEEnW_vnjFpNRj71DwPgRawB_DSQH1KzFJAg0F0nDJDyLb6Dds3CNCSFlhSI4nq_J/s400/IMG_1002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480505875286214418" border="0" /></a>Next up for quilting is the zigzag quilt. This might be my favorite one yet...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorVX9Gdl68g19ZC5-eq8xLRAQdnzkNmLEuoE6J0ZhqkB46OFxVglQRIb7VOwMrjUVXsJpIO0JjsHSSivfOIdv5ZFtf7Ym5Y2Cumsj3THMNJVK_v1IHUhhFc96BNKVXzrSdn2DRdZpLmK0/s1600/IMG_0993.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorVX9Gdl68g19ZC5-eq8xLRAQdnzkNmLEuoE6J0ZhqkB46OFxVglQRIb7VOwMrjUVXsJpIO0JjsHSSivfOIdv5ZFtf7Ym5Y2Cumsj3THMNJVK_v1IHUhhFc96BNKVXzrSdn2DRdZpLmK0/s400/IMG_0993.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480506809978789026" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-57230909545470794422010-05-05T10:59:00.000-07:002010-05-05T12:10:12.850-07:00Last Month's FOs and WIPsI had a busy month as you can see.<br /><br />First, I finished the quilt for Baby Bea. I quilted it using a taupe cotton thread, because I wanted to be able to see the quilting without it overpowering the block design. Anyhow, the quilting was not perfect, but for my first attempt, I was rather pleased with the results. The funny thing was that free-motion quilting was addictive. I found myself thinking about it all the time and just itching to get back to my machine to do more.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90WmbFPVgjx6QM8GjSe9uCzmtn4j1_j6H8dviD74rYHD-Cw6Ff6iI04NM0oSBFYhe8lOJuugQcLRvmgh7gWB3u0pUg_yzMwAtCwFfIy-ogea_kekQcRIbwXLToW0SWhpIbpSHn1fjffR0/s1600/IMG_0971.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90WmbFPVgjx6QM8GjSe9uCzmtn4j1_j6H8dviD74rYHD-Cw6Ff6iI04NM0oSBFYhe8lOJuugQcLRvmgh7gWB3u0pUg_yzMwAtCwFfIy-ogea_kekQcRIbwXLToW0SWhpIbpSHn1fjffR0/s400/IMG_0971.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467848037031908738" border="0" /></a><br />The backing and binding is Kona cotton. The binding is machine attached on the front and then hand-stitched using a blind stitch in the back. I have to say I was tickled with how well the mitered corners turned out. Once finished, I washed the quilt and the quilting looked so much better -- everything sort of poofed out.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Nh9QO1jl09VkrhSAQjjnIjzRwRFNJDNofjvuntaSol7nUauU-6SQlgMl959SN2n_gs6CW6rlLwF63Dp8oCNUDGezikvClKKZm6YibVpe9mJp3SZf02Ve1YOoC1dTSuJu5YV4n1d3OztC/s1600/IMG_0976.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Nh9QO1jl09VkrhSAQjjnIjzRwRFNJDNofjvuntaSol7nUauU-6SQlgMl959SN2n_gs6CW6rlLwF63Dp8oCNUDGezikvClKKZm6YibVpe9mJp3SZf02Ve1YOoC1dTSuJu5YV4n1d3OztC/s400/IMG_0976.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467849107042117602" border="0" /></a>The second project was my own Birdie Sling. I used about one yard each of fabric from Amy Butler's Lotus line for the main bag and contrast handles. I have a lot of left over fat quarters, though. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvqWD74VxCldybeBiSjn5mk2f3Ck8vOFWMdScuMnlV0E4GNQihfnhXhT2mutxOhkM4GpgH8YeNmyJc6lrggrA5jUih6_JII_8808YFnshhbDf7y-vybgXD9pjslv7jsW1b5QjSDmpvUc2/s1600/IMG_0977.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvqWD74VxCldybeBiSjn5mk2f3Ck8vOFWMdScuMnlV0E4GNQihfnhXhT2mutxOhkM4GpgH8YeNmyJc6lrggrA5jUih6_JII_8808YFnshhbDf7y-vybgXD9pjslv7jsW1b5QjSDmpvUc2/s400/IMG_0977.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467850139928814514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaSstRf46ltDoBBxJzFSRNyRUOBsAN-_5gD6p_DKTjNEZvK8ORLjOMpMzG75b2FTnOEpLtHbeZx8JTWuaT_EL9LCWDP80gDFdFvb2a1vxz_fIK_89JKOvNCY91Qvq6lv6PuzzQFxw5gL6/s1600/IMG_0978.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaSstRf46ltDoBBxJzFSRNyRUOBsAN-_5gD6p_DKTjNEZvK8ORLjOMpMzG75b2FTnOEpLtHbeZx8JTWuaT_EL9LCWDP80gDFdFvb2a1vxz_fIK_89JKOvNCY91Qvq6lv6PuzzQFxw5gL6/s400/IMG_0978.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467851090021472306" border="0" /></a>Here's my new label, too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKYOf5OmCsp5JyyUHx6m_oYpVxT3-a-plKTYw6inQgEVJJji89BRWf67QQ5qewAp-nWdT-_brF6OaKhd1sgkAzPR503YBKnhHNWcMyuwIBvBhmvi0JBAI_fZdSwTH5BGvB55DEhCRvlDVr/s1600/IMG_0980.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKYOf5OmCsp5JyyUHx6m_oYpVxT3-a-plKTYw6inQgEVJJji89BRWf67QQ5qewAp-nWdT-_brF6OaKhd1sgkAzPR503YBKnhHNWcMyuwIBvBhmvi0JBAI_fZdSwTH5BGvB55DEhCRvlDVr/s400/IMG_0980.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467851595241045426" border="0" /></a><br />My current project is a zig-zag baby quilt using a charm pack from Moda's Botony line. My first attempt was less than pleasing. I just could not get all the points aligned. So I ripped out everything I had pieced, and started over by first trueing up each square to 4 1/2 inches. It was painstaking, but helped immensely in achieving mostly aligned triangle tips.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeL6QJUHxTcokndLSIFMtTCWTARzwfKByPUgsmYK9Vtxj5JjiPLWCzgejT-3ze-wjXDWKK1ZsuoQPbENC8Fb9inApsPm-FbT-sdiISAvUHwDK7wruMRLk-0p6cB87uAnB8xG6fo63tdD-r/s1600/IMG_0981.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeL6QJUHxTcokndLSIFMtTCWTARzwfKByPUgsmYK9Vtxj5JjiPLWCzgejT-3ze-wjXDWKK1ZsuoQPbENC8Fb9inApsPm-FbT-sdiISAvUHwDK7wruMRLk-0p6cB87uAnB8xG6fo63tdD-r/s400/IMG_0981.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467852385988231570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLGmynM-oY9AD4UTRlbnUVmmZeCfu0wGvWctxzp1BQJ6-PuabRNgxYXdm_GLmSgyAhLF9QES3klk8Cg2eyk8Qjs1XDTPCMX_E8ZiSM_9ZCqNBYumTvS3EvMfz6wykKiJRGDCpZ7W902DY3/s1600/IMG_0982.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLGmynM-oY9AD4UTRlbnUVmmZeCfu0wGvWctxzp1BQJ6-PuabRNgxYXdm_GLmSgyAhLF9QES3klk8Cg2eyk8Qjs1XDTPCMX_E8ZiSM_9ZCqNBYumTvS3EvMfz6wykKiJRGDCpZ7W902DY3/s400/IMG_0982.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467853460412607826" border="0" /></a>The final project is another windmill baby quilt, this time for some friends' as yet unnamed baby boy. I need to pin it (which I will do next time the kitchen floor is sparkly clean), then quilt and bind, hopefully all before June.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvX0DEosylECrhmyb14E0LeZgwc8ji8aQd-Iz5V-3ZQ2KgH3LZ5NhwbtxfAeMeQR1oZzCw8x6jrdaig7GC_Ltz6_ZFhb9h8dda0ZAcbPDi34il-u3VJStpgTo6v9iR7tycnrK3j-7fWwn/s1600/IMG_0983.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvX0DEosylECrhmyb14E0LeZgwc8ji8aQd-Iz5V-3ZQ2KgH3LZ5NhwbtxfAeMeQR1oZzCw8x6jrdaig7GC_Ltz6_ZFhb9h8dda0ZAcbPDi34il-u3VJStpgTo6v9iR7tycnrK3j-7fWwn/s400/IMG_0983.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467854186484891346" border="0" /></a>You can see this time my corners are much better. The green, yellow, and red polka dots are from Amy Butler's Belle line. The red and white polka dots are by Monaluna for Robert Kaufman, and the solid yellow is again Kona cotton.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLYs6ba2h22ePcPyKlpjz_zZ1sRU3Jo2niIZ9M5SIvSnquaqttTXDaSMQHZdtet1IGS4U3azKXiO29ueO-GAFLMcC8M4nx9oQdqJeTFZHxIBWEmcMwlL1KYNulMJoii7v44oSlqyHZgSf/s1600/IMG_0985.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLYs6ba2h22ePcPyKlpjz_zZ1sRU3Jo2niIZ9M5SIvSnquaqttTXDaSMQHZdtet1IGS4U3azKXiO29ueO-GAFLMcC8M4nx9oQdqJeTFZHxIBWEmcMwlL1KYNulMJoii7v44oSlqyHZgSf/s400/IMG_0985.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467855049683833922" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-12443185571551078412010-04-06T12:07:00.000-07:002010-04-06T12:38:21.760-07:00So far, so good -- my first foray into free motion quiltingI am so pleased with myself right now! Here is my test piece for free motion quilting:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmr_t0_erFJgxJObEljXia995BCcgwRvDs7ji7nzoDlLkzN0eLrhoYMQFxyg4kWxV_czkjh8LRmrPHwjd3sxXsWHuOTsClgF33y44iZLn13wYFqRZUASlLiYY9i1BGJbTIBmmIGL8X5Qm/s1600/IMG_0969.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmr_t0_erFJgxJObEljXia995BCcgwRvDs7ji7nzoDlLkzN0eLrhoYMQFxyg4kWxV_czkjh8LRmrPHwjd3sxXsWHuOTsClgF33y44iZLn13wYFqRZUASlLiYY9i1BGJbTIBmmIGL8X5Qm/s400/IMG_0969.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457104451855834050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_h0MkO8HcC5_w-6v6Q9F2C3ixLWQ6G2ohsq1vRTZosVPWgvyncMidV5P8Z7MtLyWs-iLW5t7u-Ua6V82EIXizUpDHRd5Nko0VZaglmBs7mugqHfNYbZqY5QK7mfC2_nFvb1m9ZeJX4Tbt/s1600/IMG_0970.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_h0MkO8HcC5_w-6v6Q9F2C3ixLWQ6G2ohsq1vRTZosVPWgvyncMidV5P8Z7MtLyWs-iLW5t7u-Ua6V82EIXizUpDHRd5Nko0VZaglmBs7mugqHfNYbZqY5QK7mfC2_nFvb1m9ZeJX4Tbt/s400/IMG_0970.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457105835088679954" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The first image is of the front side, the second image is of the back side of the piece. Theoretically, there aren't supposed to be any sharp points or crossed lines, but hey, this was my first attempt.<br /><br />There are quite a few good resources out there about free motion quilting. I actually checked out a book from the public library about machine quilting. I can't for the life of me remember the title or author, but it was pretty good. Elizabeth Hartman's blog, Oh Fransson at ohfransson.com, also has a very good tutorial on quilt-making basics, including making a quilt sandwich (discussed below) and free motion quilting.<br /><br />I am glad to know that one does not need a fancy sewing machine to do this. I have a basic electric Necchi Royal Series that I bought on e-bay that did the job wonderfully. Without going into too much detail (which you can read at ohfransson.com), the technique requires use of a darning foot and dropping the feed dogs on your sewing machine. This allows the work to be moved from side to side, as well as up and down, because there is no tension or foot on the work itself holding it in place. This means that the work never needs to be turned. The trick, I think, is to keep a steady rhythm so that your stitch length is somewhat even. I know there are fancier sewing machines out there that have functions that will regulate the stitch length for you, but unless you look closely, I don't think my test piece was too bad. Like anything, I'm sure it will require some practice.<br /><br />Other thoughts, the literature I read indicated that free motion quilting requires a slightly higher tension, but I did not adjust the tension on my machine any, and the back did not come out too loopy. Also, I guess it takes quite a bit of thread, and 100% cotton is recommended, so it's off to the fabric store for me to buy more thread.<br /><br />Which leads me to this: the quilt for Baby Bea is sandwiched and ready to be quilted.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ApQX6ny-srqxIj0UuYfJP8fUXZJ9Ob2jcC2tdUqbGlNOBXwEdstWqht5f6IrtNjw1Nij4_0fvMewQnJOlyjRvWOp0MrYSplZy0uTAkci8jKBhXCTHTu2SKiWy48ZfqKilJ2aKJGOIy1I/s1600/IMG_0968.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ApQX6ny-srqxIj0UuYfJP8fUXZJ9Ob2jcC2tdUqbGlNOBXwEdstWqht5f6IrtNjw1Nij4_0fvMewQnJOlyjRvWOp0MrYSplZy0uTAkci8jKBhXCTHTu2SKiWy48ZfqKilJ2aKJGOIy1I/s400/IMG_0968.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457110847648337010" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Making the quilt sandwich was not quite as tedious as I thought it would be. The process requires that the backing be cut about 4 inches bigger than the quilt top, and the batting just slightly smaller than the backing. The backing is then stretched slightly (or pulled taut, I guess) and taped down to the floor. The batting and quilt top are then laid on top and smoothed out.<br /><br />You then pin the quilt with safety pins at regular intervals (I read that the space between each pin should be no bigger than the width of your closed fist). Anyhow, I used these little bent safety pins, which made the process a lot easier. One last thought, make sure you use a surface that can take a little beating, because the safety pins will scratch softer surfaces as you have to make sure you are pinning all the layers. I had to wait until Tuesday to do my pinning, because that is the day when the kitchen floor is cleanest!Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-56094474530738743122010-04-01T10:03:00.001-07:002010-04-01T10:09:44.585-07:00Second time around<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rLNXMAfgFpMLB04sOIMj3qqQGNOhd5XhCSKElpfWs5iEauaLfvjYPfGRlHhKMVicYj5VlKiGvk9OhufbasJ860XnPe8pAIqhhltD3y4Pt8C5_YmYta2KzYK0-8qIlRrcPf_Kv5WWBAjI/s1600/IMG_0963.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rLNXMAfgFpMLB04sOIMj3qqQGNOhd5XhCSKElpfWs5iEauaLfvjYPfGRlHhKMVicYj5VlKiGvk9OhufbasJ860XnPe8pAIqhhltD3y4Pt8C5_YmYta2KzYK0-8qIlRrcPf_Kv5WWBAjI/s400/IMG_0963.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455217294363882130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGx24wAj_MQ7u_MrbBPiqKcztPk9MfSKCg_Vc61gPCTrb6K3G9xpuarGulvX1w7Ko_-UYxBLbcZfyFi29JqnOw554L-shwr1NUNDc8cpwlx2nNQ3AAzgPiJu6BMVrKNvcMhwUUcq3wKe7/s1600/IMG_0962.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGx24wAj_MQ7u_MrbBPiqKcztPk9MfSKCg_Vc61gPCTrb6K3G9xpuarGulvX1w7Ko_-UYxBLbcZfyFi29JqnOw554L-shwr1NUNDc8cpwlx2nNQ3AAzgPiJu6BMVrKNvcMhwUUcq3wKe7/s400/IMG_0962.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455216454699364178" /></a><br />OK, I made more napkins, this time using the Martha Stewart technique and with a bigger hem. They turned out MUCH better. The fabric is Anna Marie Horner's Dance Party.Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-25814504063590306812010-03-26T15:04:00.000-07:002010-03-26T16:40:50.832-07:00Napkins with Mitered CornersI'm making some napkins for a housewarming coming up in April and thought I would experiment with some techniques for mitering the corners. Here's one that I learned from a Singer technique book. I'm not completely happy with the result. As you can see from the last two pictures, there is a slight gap at the corner that is driving me crazy. It is probably be user error and that I need to practice my technique.<br /><br />There's an alternate technique, I think, that I saw on Martha Stewart once. I'll try that on the next one, but in the interim, here is the first technique.<br /><br />BTW, the fabric is from Amy Butler's Belle collection. I had only one yard, which was enough for four 16-inch napkins.<br /><br />Step 1 - press 1/4-inch from the raw edge:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOihbToP5SSAG_3fP4242NqgFyItyxLXK4JRLaD38KHOtaoZNakhhNes2DLISUogUmTc8yOpGDL-R44oTSrKdFTx5ONYlxxO95bIBDdKwuULN8IVxDj73wKwTQmMk4S3PtQgsyigCQoX_g/s1600/IMG_0936.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOihbToP5SSAG_3fP4242NqgFyItyxLXK4JRLaD38KHOtaoZNakhhNes2DLISUogUmTc8yOpGDL-R44oTSrKdFTx5ONYlxxO95bIBDdKwuULN8IVxDj73wKwTQmMk4S3PtQgsyigCQoX_g/s400/IMG_0936.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453068059208116626" border="0" /></a>Step 2 - turn raw edge so that right sides of fabric meets, sew across corner on wrong side of fabric:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJW8xra6tW_SjIMkM-ZI6DSJhl-2rMVngFCO5OlVkxhZoF1cnr4QDVkaNsRFmEXJ0EPeuCCQN7wLHOh-2zgg7-eKnu2zawERDa6T5zZFHkGN1FiL_fy36LSqWgIv98SJ0W7dmLU58oP8m7/s1600/IMG_0946.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJW8xra6tW_SjIMkM-ZI6DSJhl-2rMVngFCO5OlVkxhZoF1cnr4QDVkaNsRFmEXJ0EPeuCCQN7wLHOh-2zgg7-eKnu2zawERDa6T5zZFHkGN1FiL_fy36LSqWgIv98SJ0W7dmLU58oP8m7/s400/IMG_0946.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453069662396365442" border="0" /></a>Step 3 - turn, you might need a turning tool to make sure the corners are crisp:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGlpzvHhgCcfFG1ZfR_lzLuxhiRzhJf5G4rOoKRzzVvi3Bn3cRVY1G3iuXi577RmpdetuWGz6SEEV-97LBQUzGAFZuY3v9IGqt49lCQ4cQ8cdr0rbvbsR59zMskQi8tPT15mIsk6le6FP/s1600/IMG_0948.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGlpzvHhgCcfFG1ZfR_lzLuxhiRzhJf5G4rOoKRzzVvi3Bn3cRVY1G3iuXi577RmpdetuWGz6SEEV-97LBQUzGAFZuY3v9IGqt49lCQ4cQ8cdr0rbvbsR59zMskQi8tPT15mIsk6le6FP/s400/IMG_0948.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453071282865293922" border="0" /></a><br />It should like this on the reverse side.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2yIZxK8SsV_hq3iI2Mbr1_GtmrYWMTYiiYZGcFiWMFnPBENsCaw1iFBKxI6Sh_CyCnrOCKCOFaMgVf5Ns5imDJ0Yr3GfZoQiJDL67ufUlDWl5kDvnPCMvx64lPbguqSYGYbEp4AwIO6H/s1600/IMG_0949.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2yIZxK8SsV_hq3iI2Mbr1_GtmrYWMTYiiYZGcFiWMFnPBENsCaw1iFBKxI6Sh_CyCnrOCKCOFaMgVf5Ns5imDJ0Yr3GfZoQiJDL67ufUlDWl5kDvnPCMvx64lPbguqSYGYbEp4AwIO6H/s400/IMG_0949.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453073979239873474" border="0" /></a>Step 4 - clip across seam line and fold over another 1/4-inch for seam.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXszhhvoya5-OW7Nj_UUhsYjBsEblO7nLdN6rGFQT6G-8QT19lkm93djeSm9me99ceXO8V9idXHbVz6LHbuJpEVNL31MxILkksXnbBroGiUqzTtPSgw1DGXpparLVVg1RIJrjYPKmhmphm/s1600/IMG_0950.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXszhhvoya5-OW7Nj_UUhsYjBsEblO7nLdN6rGFQT6G-8QT19lkm93djeSm9me99ceXO8V9idXHbVz6LHbuJpEVNL31MxILkksXnbBroGiUqzTtPSgw1DGXpparLVVg1RIJrjYPKmhmphm/s400/IMG_0950.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453074502115466578" border="0" /></a>Step 5 - The finished product:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDybPJ27s_J0uasLYrHxCIf8ffydOX4pYcgLpiY6Xgr0rqATrVp53zGtSfl6AmNCXQZA4WyNj0uCQzeS6OIUcIzhyTWK7nWweT1fmnHBdxt19wGW1kxJwgvK8KgPJrE6wETQV16jfnKJb/s1600/IMG_0951.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDybPJ27s_J0uasLYrHxCIf8ffydOX4pYcgLpiY6Xgr0rqATrVp53zGtSfl6AmNCXQZA4WyNj0uCQzeS6OIUcIzhyTWK7nWweT1fmnHBdxt19wGW1kxJwgvK8KgPJrE6wETQV16jfnKJb/s400/IMG_0951.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453075374913685362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_0jLi1mkiLaSPKQ_G5d8VJpJuHVI_Oq6AKyhgMLGIstf1tYLpnkq1QrvSC4jo73udu01LLVdKH4ZTLsOMwydopmulcJA-ULcPsCgk8kkWoEcnWhkvRMM2v4rNV2vX7RjnCthK5XzGAo0/s1600/IMG_0952.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_0jLi1mkiLaSPKQ_G5d8VJpJuHVI_Oq6AKyhgMLGIstf1tYLpnkq1QrvSC4jo73udu01LLVdKH4ZTLsOMwydopmulcJA-ULcPsCgk8kkWoEcnWhkvRMM2v4rNV2vX7RjnCthK5XzGAo0/s400/IMG_0952.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453076107125308370" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-70832958573140752042010-03-25T16:01:00.000-07:002010-03-25T16:21:45.064-07:00Nancy Bush's Lichen Ribbed Socks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7Pti_rnMk3SwGyt4_mnRTwAWxgIpVL2PmYN506NDlWX8_vWVM919UlBHVJTcZXOdzaJLHh1y0wPOP4ry6MFf9erbSZdWEhpbN91-C8vyOv8363ST4O3UmMuU0zsWJAVXegUXybihnVMh/s1600/IMG_0921.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7Pti_rnMk3SwGyt4_mnRTwAWxgIpVL2PmYN506NDlWX8_vWVM919UlBHVJTcZXOdzaJLHh1y0wPOP4ry6MFf9erbSZdWEhpbN91-C8vyOv8363ST4O3UmMuU0zsWJAVXegUXybihnVMh/s400/IMG_0921.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452712164168345730" border="0" /></a><br />I started these socks almost a year ago, last May 2009, when I was attending a convention in Lincoln City, OR. There is a little yarn store there, I forget the name of it, that had quite a good selection of yarns. I bought one skein of this Nestucca Bay washable sock wool. I started the first pair that weekend, and the second pair about two and a half weeks ago. Now they're finally done!! <br /><br />The pattern is a basic 3 knit x 1 purl repeat from Nancy Bush's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Knitting Vintage Socks</span>, called Lichen Ribbed Sock. It uses a Welsh heel and a Star of Three Points toe, both of which were quite simple. The most aggravating part of making these socks was actually the ebony Lantern Moon double-pointed needles I bought at the same time to start the project. The needles were very nice to work with, but I broke three of them, the last one when I was three rows from finishing the toe. The needles were pricey ($25), and now I don't have a complete set anymore. Ugh.<br /><br />BTW, the sock blockers are a purchase from last summer's Sock Summit at the Convention Center in Portland.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hy-5WI6-THMsT1lxk8zY3llvHFEzlDMvFGFPSFpJ92QR0DrWnDHD3VCiekMlnJW5c1HQFgvM-h57PApBM2jWDuGory9XfjxfDeY7oHR8sJ0yD4cTUVHFg_47G35Qyg06mNoSMTdRvjvl/s1600/IMG_0922.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hy-5WI6-THMsT1lxk8zY3llvHFEzlDMvFGFPSFpJ92QR0DrWnDHD3VCiekMlnJW5c1HQFgvM-h57PApBM2jWDuGory9XfjxfDeY7oHR8sJ0yD4cTUVHFg_47G35Qyg06mNoSMTdRvjvl/s400/IMG_0922.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452713145311945794" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFNvzkwc4CzLGXNVggdWYlvmcEi8Pr30VOnCqDW1lxhyphenhyphenDEG-BRW5NHO_8L09ikrjZgTI_WBjslTwImzHCQZZBag_-oBpzD5tRYKQcDuycHj2I636ugE10dR7O0fM6FyKPhx49xzmtwvxTx/s1600/IMG_0923.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFNvzkwc4CzLGXNVggdWYlvmcEi8Pr30VOnCqDW1lxhyphenhyphenDEG-BRW5NHO_8L09ikrjZgTI_WBjslTwImzHCQZZBag_-oBpzD5tRYKQcDuycHj2I636ugE10dR7O0fM6FyKPhx49xzmtwvxTx/s400/IMG_0923.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452714101090390434" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-68784493645444736452010-03-21T10:54:00.000-07:002010-03-25T16:00:57.604-07:00Quilt for Baby Bea<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZxV8pmLseOfjVzxDkE3Hr6bg4Ku90NEzCVukJjlaO-DJGc24g5BH7CK_4W9iVdK100U6FcUhOvAdY_WfV2vC7IUgYBWbxv9n5pZ42WPTk1sWhwJjUbvKfERoPWqOvAnfhAq9Jkl29oXO/s1600/IMG_0933.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZxV8pmLseOfjVzxDkE3Hr6bg4Ku90NEzCVukJjlaO-DJGc24g5BH7CK_4W9iVdK100U6FcUhOvAdY_WfV2vC7IUgYBWbxv9n5pZ42WPTk1sWhwJjUbvKfERoPWqOvAnfhAq9Jkl29oXO/s400/IMG_0933.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452709198772288514" /></a><br />I've finished piecing the top for Baby Bea's quilt. It's in a windmill pattern using scraps of fabrics from past projects, which you might recognize. This has been a very satisfying project, quick and easy to piece with no complicated angles or curves, and I was able to use some of my stash. The solid sashing is Kona cotton in chocolate, and the pink patterned sashing and backing is from Dolce by Tanya Whelan, part of the Grand Revival line for Free Spirit/Westminster Fibers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnntaHpeCPbC3Lul8gMILVGM5ZM9MRD-87OP26aKCuv2GsDnsqEI7aNCNpGYfh3YvUF6en6p-DJ3S0Y3RHraaA8y7CgdVE_bffDOflaOxuw-FEmjnykNY9fNNE1xx6UTNNoLPapegqYdp/s1600/IMG_0934.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnntaHpeCPbC3Lul8gMILVGM5ZM9MRD-87OP26aKCuv2GsDnsqEI7aNCNpGYfh3YvUF6en6p-DJ3S0Y3RHraaA8y7CgdVE_bffDOflaOxuw-FEmjnykNY9fNNE1xx6UTNNoLPapegqYdp/s400/IMG_0934.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452709924419014962" /></a><br /><br />This is the first quilt I've made since one I made quite a number of years ago when Niece #6 was born -- she's turning 16 this year. I've never tried machine quilting but will attempt it with this one. I've got my trusty walking foot and will post about my efforts when I'm through. I have to wait until Monday to start, because that's when the kitchen floor will be freshly mopped and good for making the quilt sandwich.Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-34915071323738486962010-03-17T11:33:00.000-07:002010-04-04T20:44:32.162-07:00One quick cardi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7ZcY-ohPiUvuZrQHgBcdVulrMghpEnGLE9fwGPuPXNFI8y6MPgzuYt-CXyxa_vT8yW2g-mh8mYc43Rd3W9t-rxPKr2IOxGidR3q4TH9gImvbd1q3HIhh7jRsr0LZPxhZf5SoqLQBSgxp/s1600-h/IMG_0907.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7ZcY-ohPiUvuZrQHgBcdVulrMghpEnGLE9fwGPuPXNFI8y6MPgzuYt-CXyxa_vT8yW2g-mh8mYc43Rd3W9t-rxPKr2IOxGidR3q4TH9gImvbd1q3HIhh7jRsr0LZPxhZf5SoqLQBSgxp/s400/IMG_0907.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449674949830040914" border="0" /></a><br />This pattern was a freebie from the Lion Brand website. If you haven't checked the site out, you should. The site contains hundreds of free patterns, as well as some you can purchase for a nominal amount. You do have to sign up for a membership, which is free, but if you're one of those people who don't like to give out your info and be part of list-serves, this might not be for you.<br /><br />Anyhow, the pattern was very easy and took me only a matter of weeks to complete. Probably my quickest knitting project ever. I knit the size 38 without any modifications. It's not quite as cropped on me as the model, but I'm sorta short. Instead of using Lion organic cotton as called for, I used Classic Elite's Wings, which is a worsted weight wool/mohair (I think) blend. The pattern does not call for any buttons, and I didn't have a shawl pin so I used a stitch holder (not the most attractive). I have since ordered a shawl pin from Patternworks, and so will post that when it arrives.<br /><br />Happy knitting, everyone!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yy3KbCgfO8Tqb_5pg3zGzwB3i8z3QGWev8kHOwodK7MudkX6cHJ1hUAS1jNt4WDWnLTsBWTJerPz3bCT53Ek0l9BOPijXz50v2a4LyPd671q5yi6ukynseSktpNuxuCgYXf5e1v4hD52/s1600-h/IMG_0911.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yy3KbCgfO8Tqb_5pg3zGzwB3i8z3QGWev8kHOwodK7MudkX6cHJ1hUAS1jNt4WDWnLTsBWTJerPz3bCT53Ek0l9BOPijXz50v2a4LyPd671q5yi6ukynseSktpNuxuCgYXf5e1v4hD52/s400/IMG_0911.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449676354372792242" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDxGBJSVr3M73qfPmJgvSZHIULLQQLDl5Bfuj6xjRF3dIt-qkEU_mSv67TbSsPlJM9wThu2_cJGaUDNh6mTXi58eH7KyqWBT7uWevS1TZvceLqtyI40Cfb7EebPWDYv3OeexEm_GD7Uk_/s1600-h/IMG_0910.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDxGBJSVr3M73qfPmJgvSZHIULLQQLDl5Bfuj6xjRF3dIt-qkEU_mSv67TbSsPlJM9wThu2_cJGaUDNh6mTXi58eH7KyqWBT7uWevS1TZvceLqtyI40Cfb7EebPWDYv3OeexEm_GD7Uk_/s400/IMG_0910.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449675647249794738" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735243183762703007.post-54998855824642736472010-03-16T16:38:00.001-07:002010-03-17T11:33:08.166-07:00Hedgehogs are everywhere!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdOJCpaT-2EQc_TAjwGwShIG3co22y1agWVfrzhyphenhyphenoBSoO5oqY8nZjbDe5VyNiV9yx94FpETta5TUZCTuVHOPVidQfYRMUpv5B_Ylerh94herbBFg-d1HX4ePYed48HPYX_oHrIsnWGaaZ/s1600-h/IMG_0905.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdOJCpaT-2EQc_TAjwGwShIG3co22y1agWVfrzhyphenhyphenoBSoO5oqY8nZjbDe5VyNiV9yx94FpETta5TUZCTuVHOPVidQfYRMUpv5B_Ylerh94herbBFg-d1HX4ePYed48HPYX_oHrIsnWGaaZ/s400/IMG_0905.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449381715948942866" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I made these for #1's pajama party at school. I whipped it out over the weekend, using the TNT Butterick pattern I've been using for quite a while. This is a size 6, the only modification was I added one curved pocket to the back of the pants and <br />two to the front of the shirt. Although I made buttonholes for the shirt pocket, #1 decided he did not want buttons on them -- but I might put them on while he's not looking.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVIuAPSwDiRF_QKozKhWNiWfwEjGQsVTifpok5NGin9TaRUN46vSCSoC8H_Gp7wmY-iAJCWZ6woIDv5Eizt60jm3dYFTvkZum3KSTZ4_-YKPYDZ2JkIIaySEooDPck_ec-QwR85zQl44a/s1600-h/IMG_0903.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVIuAPSwDiRF_QKozKhWNiWfwEjGQsVTifpok5NGin9TaRUN46vSCSoC8H_Gp7wmY-iAJCWZ6woIDv5Eizt60jm3dYFTvkZum3KSTZ4_-YKPYDZ2JkIIaySEooDPck_ec-QwR85zQl44a/s400/IMG_0903.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449380878891425810" border="0" /></a>Elvy Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265946831238327871noreply@blogger.com0