I do not own a single pair of shorts. Okay. Not true. I actually own several pairs of shorts, that I bought several summers ago after I lost 65 pounds. (Yes I did! Read about it here and here). But I can’t fit into them anymore. 🙁 I’m working on it! I will get back… Continue reading Vintage Simplicity 9158: Shorts!
Category: Creativity
Skirts from Shirts!
Whilst rummaging around in a box the other day, I found some shirts that I had purchased at the Sally Ann in Whitehorse a couple of years ago. I have a vague recollection of plans to cut them up and use them in a quilt. They were both men sizes 2XL. “Hummmmm” I thought to… Continue reading Skirts from Shirts!
In the Spirit of Play (or how I spent my April allowance)
Last January I posted my about word for the year: PLAY! So, in the spirit of that resolution, I spent almost my entire April allowance on playful inspiration: books! I want to knit something bigger than a sock or a hat, but I know myself…I will make the front of something, or a sleeve, and… Continue reading In the Spirit of Play (or how I spent my April allowance)
Bloggers Quilt Festival: Hand Quilted Category
My second entry into the Blogger’s Quilt Festival is the quilt I call “Little Sister”, in the Hand Quilted category. This category was originally eliminated from the festival because of lack of interest in past festivals. It seems that hand-quilters are a quiet bunch who don’t have a big presence on the internet. So quiet,… Continue reading Bloggers Quilt Festival: Hand Quilted Category
Blogger’s Quilt Festival: Large Quilt Category
I am entering two quilts in the spring Bloggers Quilt Festival! My first entry is in the large quilt category. This quilt was designed by me (simply meaning that I didn’t follow a pattern). It is a simple block repeat with borders. It is hand quilted. It is 68″x84″. For the original blog post with… Continue reading Blogger’s Quilt Festival: Large Quilt Category
Disappearing 9-patch (Australia Quilt part 2)
Hello again! I thought I would explain what a disappearing 9-patch is for those of you non-quilters out there who check into my blog once in awhile. 🙂 You’re welcome! 🙂 A nine patch block is made up of 9 squares (patches) that are sewn together in three rows of three. Usually (but not always)… Continue reading Disappearing 9-patch (Australia Quilt part 2)