Thinking of You Scarf

I  love the way this scarf turned out.  Finished in time to share for Valentine's.  The pattern I used is Thinking of You Scarf by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer.  The  sale of the pattern raises money for WomenHeart, the organization devoted to improving the quality of life and healthcare for women living with heart disease.

The yarn is  Fyberspates Scrumptious DK in cherry red.  It measures 6 in X 60 in.

Here is a photo of the two ends lain out side by side.   The hearts go up one side to just about a third of the length.

And here is a close up of the hearts

Also, check out this recent post over at Quilt Alliance blog.  It features some of my quilts.

Scrappy Log Cabin Quilt -- WIP

I finished  two additional scrappy log cabin squares for a total of 12.  Here they are.  I love the little cowgirl on her tricycle, the red convertible, the ladybugs, the thread, the planet.

This one has a blue car, flowers, lemons, and lots of colors.

I decided to set the squares with a simple sashing and border.  The cream fabric sashing is 1.25 in wide (1.75 in with seam allowances).  I used some left-over 2 in green squares which I recut.  Then added a 3 in (2.75 in without seam allowance) blue border with orange square in the corners.  The quilt top (prior to doing the quilting) measures 42 in X 53.75 in.

So now I have to put the top together with the batting and backing and quilt it. 

Scrappy Log Cabin Squares

These scrappy log cabin squares are 11 in square (10.5 in plus the seam allowances).  I have 10 squares finished.  I’ll probably only make 2 more and then set them together for a child-size quilt.

Here’s some close up photos to show the fun details in a few of the squares.  This one has a birdbath, flowers, and peacock feather.

This one has a girl checking her mailbox and a car.

This one has a Santa Claus X 3, snowmen, a steamboat, and some leaves.

200 Yard Scarf and More Hats

This beautiful scarf I made for @k  .  It was made using Artyarns Rhapsody Light  as part of the 200 Yard Scarf Knitalong by Iris Schreier.  The yarn is a silk/mohair blend, so very soft, so nice to the touch.  Finished and blocked, this scarf measures 60 in along the top edge and 9 in at the widest point. 

Here is a closer photo to show some of the detail

Here is a photo of me modeling the scarf

These two hats were made for my neighbors great-grandsons.  They were made using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Solids, Twists, Heathers.  The pattern is Knit Family Toques by Bernat Design Studio.  I chose to knit the hats in the round rather than seamed as the pattern is written.

Scrappy Baby Quilt

This scrappy baby quilt was done in sort of a round robin fashion.  I began with the robot square and added yellow fabric with cat related words.  The next round was completed using strips of “route 66” fabric.  I slipped a thin strip of "spool" fabric in as the next round so that the sunflower round would take full advantage of the flowers.

I decided that I wanted the quilt to be rectangular rather than square so the next round is uneven with 2 in squares sewn together one row deep on the sides and two rows deep on the top/bottom.  The squares feature buttons, owls, dogs, cats, space, and more route 66.

In the spirit of using scrap fabric or fabric in my stashes as I'm trying to use what is available before simply buying more, the last round is a 5 in border of "ugly" fabric which seemed to tie it all together.  The quilt is machine pieced and quilted.  It measures 35 in X 39 in.

Here is another detail photo which shows the spools, a car, a horse, some of the words, and the robot.

The back is an ecru print.  This photo hopefully shows off some of the quilting.

I gave this quilt to a niece who is pregnant with her second baby.

Two Hats and a Dog Sweater

Here are two more hats I managed to get knitted for Christmas gifts and a dog sweater.  This first one I made for a 10 yr old nephew.  He loves the hats I knit for him (which makes me happy).  It is made using Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Solids & Heathers yarn in a brown.  The pattern is Beanie No. 212 by Bernhard Ulmann. 

This hat was made for an adult nephew who has admired the hats I have knit in the past for the kids.  I finally made him one.  It uses the same yarn as the one above in a litter brown.  The pattern is Palindrome Hat by Kristin Bellehumeur. 

Now for the dog sweater.  My husband urged me to make this for our dog Rusty when we lost power Christmas evening and for the next two days.  It was rather cold and we were all grateful when the power/ heat came back on.  God bless the utility workers who toiled in the bad weather to restore the power.  I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Solids, Twists, Heathers in claret.  The pattern is The Ozzie large dog sweater by Jenna Greer.   It fits him really well, but should have been just bit longer along the back.

And from the side

Toddler Surprise Jacket and Cupcake Hat

I finished the toddler surprise jacket which is just a toddler size version of the Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman.  The yarn is Baby Bee Sweet Delight Baby in Meema’s Blue.  I gave this to a 6 yo niece for Christmas.  The color is not a bright as this photo suggest.

Here is a closer view of the buttons.

Now for the cupcake hat.  It was sent to me by an old friend (she was an OR nurse at Lahey Clinic when I rotated through there during my plastic surgery residency) who made the hat.  She also sent me a copy of the pattern so I can make more.  I gave this one to a 2.5 yo niece for Christmas.

Preemie Garments

I had trouble finding preemie garments at the local stores to give to my niece for her twin girls so I decided to try my hand at making a few.  I found a great source for patterns for preemies here.

They are not perfect as I am not used to machine sewing such small garments.  Also, my I broke my serger several months ago and never replaced it.  The edges of the garments would be much easier to finish with a serger rather than bias tape or hand embroidery blanket stitch.  Anyway, here they are.

These two are made from a soft flannel I happened to have using the preemie serger gown pattern.  I used bias binding to finish the edges and Velcro for closures.

These two are from the same pattern using some fun cotton print fabric.

These two are made from flannel fabric using preemie shirt pattern.  I finished the edges by hand using embroidery thread and a blanket stitch.

Baby Surprise Jacket

I made this BSJ for a grand-niece.  It is the second I've made  (you can see my first one here).  The pattern is Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Baby Surprise Jacket.   This one uses some sock yarn whose label I had lost and Lion Brand LB 1878 fingering in a dark red.

Here is the back view

I used heart buttons

I've started a new jacket in a toddler size for a niece.  I’m using Baby Bee Sweet Delight Baby in Meema’s Blue.

Scrappy Wonky Log Cabin Baby Quilt

I made this baby quilt for my friend @gastromom's first grandchild.  Her son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first baby this coming spring.  I used the scrappy wonky log cabin block, trimming the blocks to 10.5 in square.  The finished quilt measures 33 in X 44 in.  It is machine pieced and quilted.

This next photos show some of the interesting items to be found in the quilt fabrics.  This one shows the Arkansas fabric, flowers, trees, a steamboat, and lots of colors (pink, yellow, green, blue, red).

In this one you can find dogs, trees, strips, plaids, Oklahoma, a blue steer.

This one has more dogs, a cat, signs, and a car.

In this one you can find an owl, another car, stars, flowers, and leaves.

More Knitted Hats

I've completed a few more hats.  These are adolescent or adult size.  These first two I am donating along with these previous ones to my father-in-law’s Church’s homeless ministry.

This one is knit using Marsan Watchcap by Staceyjoy Elkin.  The yarn is Vanna’s Choice.

This one is a slouch hat knit using Intuitive by Julia Zahle.  The yarn is Paton’s Classic wool.

This one is adolescent size.  I may give it to one of my nieces or nephews.  It is knit using Lucky Seven by Robin Melanson.  The yarn is Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted Solids & Heathers.

This one is adult size knit using Noro spiral one-skein hat by Manuèle Ducret.  The yarn is Vanna’s Choice.   I may give it to one of my nieces.

Finished!

I have finished this small charm quilt!  It is approximately 42 in X 54 in.  It is machine pieced and quilted.

I thought that since the quilt was only 42 in wide that I wouldn't need to piece the back.  After all most fabric these days are at least 45 in wide.  Mine wasn't quite wide enough by about 1 in, so I sewed a single strip along one side.

I still have to add the label.  I haven't decided what to do with this one.  I may donate it to the Alzheimer's Study Quilt Program  or save it in reserve for when a friend/acquaintance needs one.