Things that bug me: when people ask when I'm due. The expectation is that I'm going to say, "tomorrow." I know this by the look on their faces when I say, "December." Yesterday, a woman at the bus stop (who usually ignores me--which I'm totally fine with) decides to break the ice and asks when I'm … Continue reading Rudeness and Roundness
Author: cdonaghy
It’s Almost Done!
If I weren't pregnant, I'd pop some champagne because the Four by Four quilt is almost DONE! 🙂 The only thing left to do is the arduous task of hand stitching the binding in the back. And, of course, a run through the washer. (I can't believe how badly I want to wash this quilt!)
Pumpkins in a Row Tutorial
As promised, a tutorial for a fun, festive, Halloween pillow! All the particulars and templates can be found here: Pumpkins in a Row Instructions Pumpkins Template A companion to the two PDF files above, here's a step by step photo walkthrough to help you along! Somehow I forgot to take a picture of it, but … Continue reading Pumpkins in a Row Tutorial
Something I AM Working On
I was totally kidding about the knitted panties. I'm holding out for ones that say "PHAT!". Truth in advertising, you know? (How uncomfortable do those panties look, anyway???) I am working on something new, though, and I know what you're thinking--I still haven't finished that baby quilt. (Plus, I'm almost halfway through a crocheted baby … Continue reading Something I AM Working On
Too Bad I’m Already Overextended…
I'm AWESOME!, and I think I need to knit these panties to let everyone know. Unfortunately, I already have a few projects going, so I'll have to skip it...for now. Darn. If you're AWESOME!, and want knit yourself a pair of these classy drawers, you can click the picture above. I linked it to the … Continue reading Too Bad I’m Already Overextended…
Fancy (Albeit, Small) Toss Pillows
This was something small (well, not small--"uncomplicated") I've also been working on. I bought this fabric waaaaay back earlier this year. It's some heavy duty upholstery fabric I found in the "remnants" section of Hobby Lobby. (FYI, if you like doing art quilts or small projects, the remnants shelves are the way to go--BUT, be … Continue reading Fancy (Albeit, Small) Toss Pillows
The Linnie Sweater is FINISHED!
Linnie is finished! I'm pretty happy to have at least one project completely finished. Opens up room for more! (Which is good, because I started making some toss pillows for my couch--more on that another time.) I love the feel of the yarn I used (Cascade Yarns Heritage Solids for the body, and Knit One … Continue reading The Linnie Sweater is FINISHED!
Baby Sweater–Nearing completion!
Getting closer to "done!" The photos I took yesterday evening where before I started the second sleeve. I'm really close to finishing this project, which makes me happy, since I have other projects lined up to work on. I just have to say--armholes are the pits. (Pun unapologetically intended.) I fiddled with that first arm … Continue reading Baby Sweater–Nearing completion!
Things Were Good…Until They Were Not!
Over the weekend I made a lot of progress on the Four by Four quilt...but probably at the cost of my sanity. Everything was going well. I had pieced in my smaller sashes. Now was time for the long sashes. Well, you know how they always say, "Measure twice, cut once?" Well... I was over halfway through … Continue reading Things Were Good…Until They Were Not!
Artsy-Fartsy
I mentioned a few days ago I usually like to make more freestyle, artsy quilts. I was working on one a few months back, and thought I'd share. The only thing left to do with it is add some binding, but I lost interest, so it's now just sitting on a shelf in my craft … Continue reading Artsy-Fartsy
Fisheyes and Magpies 