Saturday, November 30, 2013

Baby Perry

Several days ago I had a chance to test a pattern for Abby, who makes amazing softie patterns. 

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He came together very quickly. I subbed flannel for his face instead of fleece, as I didn't have any 'flesh' colored fleece on hand. It was very easy to work with, and, I learned later, it was so much easier to transfer the face markings on flannel than it is on fleece. 

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My kids LOVED him, so I knew I had to make some more! I had found some pink fleece at the store, so I used that for the others. It was a PITA to transfer the face markings onto the fleece, and as a result, I have some, well, interesting, looking babies. :) But I know the kids will love them anyway! 

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You can get your pattern here! 

Friday, November 29, 2013

Diamond Oops!

I am so excited to have finished this quilt! I started it way back in the summer - I wanted to make a 'warm' quilt, so I pulled yellows, reds, oranges and hot pinks, and made HSTs with Kona Bone - it is a nice warm neutral.

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It took a while to work on this with everything else going on this summer, but I finally got it quilted and bound. I LOVE it! There is one tiny mistake in it, but I think it adds to the charm. :)

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I quilted it in straight lines around the large diamonds - I really like the way it came out. It is backed with a DS print I got on sale at JoAnn's last fall, and bound in Kona Pomenegrante.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving 2013

Thanksgiving 2013

Thanksgiving 2013

So very much to be thankful for this year!

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Flea Market Fancy Windmills

I am really happy with the way this quilt turned out! I had been wanting to try this arrangement of HSTs, and I wanted to make a quilt out of the Flea Market Fancy reprint - perfect match!

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I used Kona White for the background. I quilted around the edges of the 'windmills.'

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I bound it with a JoAnn's DS print I got last fall, and bound it in the tiny pink dots from the FMF reprint. I really don't need another quilt, but I'm not sure I can get rid of this one! :)

Monday, November 25, 2013

Let's make a deal!

We had a swap at our last FWMQG meeting-we brought fabrics, books, rulers, notions, that we no longer loved, and swapped them for new shiny things! I was excited to trade some books that I didn't love, a rotary blade that I accidentally purchased in the wrong size and a yard of fabric I never saw myself using. I brought home all of these goodies! We all enjoyed our swap and are planning another in the spring!

Modern Half-Square Triangle Quilt-a-Long Block 64

Welcome! If you are just joining us, information about materials can be found here, and here are the previous blocks: Block 1Block 2Block 3Block 4Block 5Block 6Block 7Block 8Block 9Block 10Block 11Block 12Block 13, Block 14Block 15Block 16Block 17Block 18Block 19Block 20Block 21Block 22Block 23Block 24Block 25Block 26Block 27Block 28Block 29Block 30Block 31Block 32Block 33Block 34Block 35Block 36, Block 37Block 38Block 39Block 40Block 41Block 42Block 43Block 44Block 45Block 46Block 47Block 48, Block 49Block 50Block 51Block 52Block 53Block 54Block 55Block 56Block 57Block 58Block 59Block 60block 61Block 62Block 63.

Block 64


Materials:
8 3.5" squares of Color A
8 3.5" squares of Color B

*note* these are the essential materials for each block, so you can cut several blocks worth of fabric at once to save time!

Create your blocks, following the same procedure as last week. If you need help making your blocks, please see this post. You should end up with 16 2.5" squares. Ready to lay out your block? Here we go!


ROW 1


ROW 2


ROW 3


ROW 4

After you have sewn your squares into rows, press your seams. I like to press odd numbered rows to the left, and even to the right. It helps to use a small piece of paper to number your rows. I like the tiny post-it notes. 

After pressing, you are ready to sew your rows together! Pin, if necessary, but I find that these short rows don't require pinning.

Block 64

Press one final time, and voila! Another finished block! Only 8 to go! Remember to add your blocks to our flickr group!

Please, if you have questions, email me at knitnlit AT gmail DOT com, or make sure you leave your email address in your comment. I've had several folks ask questions in the comments, but if you are a no-reply commenter, I can't email you back.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

I is for Ice Cream

As soon as Samantha saw me bring home this fabric she asked for an Ice Cream Dress, so I week was a no-brainer!

I is for Ice Cream Dress

Of course, I had to use the Oliver and S Ice Cream Dress pattern! I made a size 5 again, and it will last through this spring, but then probably be too short.

I is for Ice Cream Dress

Sometime last year, we were going through my stash of vintage buttons, and she saw this ice cream button, and well, of course I had to use it!

I is for Ice Cream Dress

This is her new favorite dress, and Ellie keeps asking for one too, so it won't be the last!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

WIP Wednesday

It seems like it's been forever since I've done a WIP Wednesday post! I keep meaning too, and then it's 10:30 on Wednesday night and I remember I didn't get to it on my way to bed.

FWMQG BOM

I finished my quilt top for the FWMQG BOM. Now to get it quilted and bound before our December meeting!

rail fence

I'm hoping to get this one basted this weekend so I can start quilting it. I'm thinking it will be a Christmas gift for my father in law.

sketchy stars

This one I am loving - and since I probably won't be able to give it away, it won't be basted and quilted until after the holidays.

I've also got three more quilts that just need to be bound, and I'm trying to decide if I can squeeze in another quilt before Christmas. And that doesn't include the kid's Christmas outfits I need to sew, and all the gifts I'm working on, plus my knitting and design work! It's going to be a busy few weeks around here!

Linking up with Lee!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

New Knitting Patterns

I am so excited to share that two new patterns I have written for madelinetosh are now available!

Honey Hat

The first is the Honey Hat (rav link here). This lovely hat takes one skein of Tosh DK, and is a great hat for anyone! It is a one size fits all hat, and easy to modify in length. (Please note, if you want a larger/longer hat you will need more than one skein.) It knits up quickly and makes a great gift!

Texas Star Socks

These Texas Star socks were a giveaway during the DFW Yarn Crawl, and will be available in an ebook to be published soon - I will let you know when it is available! These were designed to look like cowboy boots, and it was so satisfying when folks would say "Hey, it looks like a boot!"

Monday, November 18, 2013

Modern Half-Square Triangle Quilt-a-Long Block 63

Welcome! If you are just joining us, information about materials can be found here, and here are the previous blocks: Block 1Block 2Block 3Block 4Block 5Block 6Block 7Block 8Block 9Block 10Block 11Block 12Block 13, Block 14Block 15Block 16Block 17Block 18Block 19Block 20Block 21Block 22Block 23Block 24Block 25Block 26Block 27Block 28Block 29Block 30Block 31Block 32Block 33Block 34Block 35Block 36, Block 37Block 38Block 39Block 40Block 41Block 42Block 43Block 44Block 45Block 46Block 47Block 48, Block 49Block 50Block 51Block 52Block 53Block 54Block 55Block 56Block 57Block 58Block 59Block 60block 61Block 62.

Block 63


Materials:
8 3.5" squares of Color A
8 3.5" squares of Color B

*note* these are the essential materials for each block, so you can cut several blocks worth of fabric at once to save time!

Create your blocks, following the same procedure as last week. If you need help making your blocks, please see this post. You should end up with 16 2.5" squares. Ready to lay out your block? Here we go!


ROW 1


ROW 2


ROW 3


ROW 4

After you have sewn your squares into rows, press your seams. I like to press odd numbered rows to the left, and even to the right. It helps to use a small piece of paper to number your rows. I like the tiny post-it notes. 

After pressing, you are ready to sew your rows together! Pin, if necessary, but I find that these short rows don't require pinning.

Block 63

Press one final time, and voila! Another finished block! Only 9 to go! Remember to add your blocks to our flickr group!

Please, if you have questions, email me at knitnlit AT gmail DOT com, or make sure you leave your email address in your comment. I've had several folks ask questions in the comments, but if you are a no-reply commenter, I can't email you back.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Granny Square Quilt Take 2

Granny square quilt 2

Last Christmas I knew I wanted to make a quilt for my mother in law, and I had enjoyed making my first Granny square quilt so much, I decided to make it again. I used all DS prints from JoAnn's, and kept the center square red in each block. I added white sashing and grey cornerstones. I really love this quilt, and she did too!

The white is Kona White, the cornerstones and binding is Kona Ash. I didn't get a picture of the backing and I can't remember what I used! I was glad to finally get a picture of this one, since I didn't get one before it was gifted.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Finished Knits

I was able to finish up some knitting projects last week, and it feels good to have things off the needles!

Sycamore Vest

I knit this Sycamore Vest for a class sample. I like the edging on this one, and the yarn I used (Fiber Company) is so very very nice! Apologies for no modeled shot - not my size!

Citron Shawl

Citron was another class sample. Cute and easy, but man does that ruffled edging and bind off take FOR EVER!

Cabled Teddy Hat

And finally, one of hubby's good friends had a baby girl last week, and he requested a hat for her. He choose the pattern, and I knit it up. It came out super cute (and so tiny!). Mom loved it, and it's chilly this week, so I'm sure it's getting lots of use!


Tuesday, November 12, 2013

H is for Hippo

H week was last week at school, and H at our house was for Hippos and Hats.

H is for Hippo

I added a skirt to Samantha's collection, with this adorable Ann Kelle Hippo print. (Aside - I just love every one of her prints!)

The school had Hat Day as part of H week, and Samantha wore a Cherry Hat from Itty Bitty Hats that I knit before she was born! (She does sort of have a Where's Waldo vibe with the stripes here!)

H is for Hippo

She also took her stuffed Hippo that I knit when she was a baby for show and tell - a great way to keep the theme going! :)

Monday, November 11, 2013

Modern Half-Square Triangle Quilt-a-Long Block 62

Welcome! If you are just joining us, information about materials can be found here, and here are the previous blocks: Block 1Block 2Block 3Block 4Block 5Block 6Block 7Block 8Block 9Block 10Block 11Block 12Block 13, Block 14Block 15Block 16Block 17Block 18Block 19Block 20Block 21Block 22Block 23Block 24Block 25Block 26Block 27Block 28Block 29Block 30Block 31Block 32Block 33Block 34Block 35Block 36, Block 37Block 38Block 39Block 40Block 41Block 42Block 43Block 44Block 45Block 46Block 47Block 48, Block 49Block 50Block 51Block 52Block 53Block 54Block 55Block 56Block 57Block 58Block 59Block 60block 61.


block 62


Materials:
8 3.5" squares of Color A
8 3.5" squares of Color B

*note* these are the essential materials for each block, so you can cut several blocks worth of fabric at once to save time!

Create your blocks, following the same procedure as last week. If you need help making your blocks, please see this post. You should end up with 16 2.5" squares. Ready to lay out your block? Here we go!


ROW 1


ROW 2


ROW 3


ROW 4

After you have sewn your squares into rows, press your seams. I like to press odd numbered rows to the left, and even to the right. It helps to use a small piece of paper to number your rows. I like the tiny post-it notes. 

After pressing, you are ready to sew your rows together! Pin, if necessary, but I find that these short rows don't require pinning.


block 62


Press one final time, and voila! Another finished block! Only 10 to go! Remember to add your blocks to our flickr group!

Please, if you have questions, email me at knitnlit AT gmail DOT com, or make sure you leave your email address in your comment. I've had several folks ask questions in the comments, but if you are a no-reply commenter, I can't email you back.