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!
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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!
Mario Bros Pillow Almost Finished!
There were promises of completed projects. Lots of them. ETA? "Soon." Well, it's not exactly "soon," but I've finally picked back up some of the projects I've neglected for too long. Probably my second oldest project waiting to be finished would be the Mario pillow I started for Aaron...last year? The year before? Eh, I … Continue reading Mario Bros Pillow Almost Finished!
Magpie’s Pillow
I have been doing a little sewing lately. It's gotten easier as Maggie's gotten older. This is one project that made it to completion. More projects to come? Perhaps. Maggie's starting school in the Fall and I'll have more time on my hands. Maybe I'll even re-open my etsy shop. Who knows?
The Drawing Board: Magpie’s Toss Pillows
Next project selected! (Sorry, it's not Mario Bros. related...) I'm drafting three patterns for applique pillows for a little girl's room. So far I have three designs sketched, one of which I have a nearly complete pattern. (Just needs to be uploaded, typed up, and tested for errors!) Here's a sneak peak: Also, some kitchen … Continue reading The Drawing Board: Magpie’s Toss Pillows
Fisheyes and Magpies 