making knittens

found pattern and yarn in a new knit shop which i managed to avoid for over a year. looking for something different. and found it. yarn comes from a local farm which perhaps i shall investigate when it gets warmer.

also made a-sort-of matching hat. bit small. and although it may stretch. will make again in larger size.

Hugs & Kisses Fingerless Gloves by Lynn Wilson Designs.
#7 straight needles.
Slip-Stitch Cables Hat by Lynn Wilson Designs.
#7 circular needles.

love day.

this is my street.
i live in building to the right.
which you cannot see.
and my car in a lot to the left.
buried for a few days.
no kidding.
completely covered.
and unseen under a thick blanket of snow.
sort of a no-biggie.
because street not plowed.
therefore parking lot could not be plowed.
happiness and love.
forever changing.
recently high on my list.
not being stuck in house because it snows a million inches.
playing with iphone5 as if still bought yesterday.
changing home internet to wireless.
waiting for new laptop because broken not useful.

BOM Rehab / 2012 FQS Designer Mystery BOM

block 7 is called "moonlight serenade"
and is designed by Sandy Gervais
of www.PiecesFromMyHeart.net shop and blog.

fabric is Vintage Modern
by bonnie & camille for moda.
you can still sign up at Fat Quarter Shop.

for info on BOM Rehab see Sinta Renee on her Pink Pincushion blog.

BOM Rehab / 2012 FQS Designer Mystery BOM

you may want to look away.
might be a bit of a spoiler.
6 blocks have been completed.

so why not crack open the finishing kit.
fabric is Vintage Modern
by bonnie & camille for moda.
you can still sign up at Fat Quarter Shop.

for info on BOM Rehab see Sinta Renee on her Pink Pincushion blog.

BOM Rehab / 2012 FQS Designer Mystery BOM

block 4 is called "breezy afternoon"
and is designed by Aneela Hoey
of ComfortStitching.typepad.co.uk blog.

block 5 is called "cherry sundae"
and is designed by Barb Adams and Alma Allen
of Blackbird-Designs.com blog.

block 6 is called "town square"
and is designed by Kate Spain
of www.KateSpain.com blog.

fabric is Vintage Modern
by bonnie & camille for moda.
you can still sign up at Fat Quarter Shop.

for info on BOM Rehab see Sinta Renee on her Pink Pincushion blog.

ciao Florence Nightingale....

been away from my silly life. convalescing nicely. with my sister and her family. a home filled with endless activity. there shall be no way to truly thank Linda for all she has done. she is family. she is love. she is precious. she moved her dining room settee. into her living room. and i have been there for 7 or 8. well maybe it was really 9 weeks. i suspect a pretty ordinary healing process. surgery. awesome. scary. annoying. but it is time for me to get back at it. go home. will miss this time. so much. Champ. faithful family dog. Princess. other faithful family dog. love them. scrappy flannel quilt. warm & cosy. a gift made for me. a few years ago. thank you Jessica. thrifted linen tablecloth. which makes the best-est sheet. cool when it's hot. warm when it's chilly. finally got me some Garnet Hill pajamas. 2 of them. thanks Mom. the ever-powerful-t.v.-remote-control. pretty sure i am caught up on all my shows. a desparately-needed-new-camera. QVC. 2 payments down. 3 more to go. and a-special-bundle-of-long-desired-fabric. because who could not sew for that long. without dreaming. pheww. been-away-too-long-post completed. and yet. there is a storm coming. do you follow other CT bloggers. Jennifer. Jackie. Heather. Audrie. Terry. they do a better job of explaining weather and seasonal events. after reading their posts i often say "ditto". just saying. and to our NJ bloggers. Lisa. Barb. stay safe. and i'll be sewing with you after the storm.

duh!

you would think i have been on a break. certainly not intended. but 5 posts in the last 3 months. bloody awful. the Olympics have made my English come out. good grief. and now. oh my goodness. i need-need-need to take a break. my machine has been delivered to the sewing repair shop. an all-time-record without a tune-up. there must be gawds-and-gawds of fluff inside. a few weeks apart can only be good for both of us. above is one-of-a-million pics taken of me and my sister. i have always liked this one. the styling is questionable. ya think. my Mom really did sew us pretty matching outfits. but these ensembles reek of thrifting. i would be the oldest so not the child with the arrow pointing at her. so taking a break. reading a few books. knitting some small projects. and checking out new stuff like. Lancaster Diamond Quilt Along. (i got the templates). Washi Dress Pattern. (love it). Ron Swanson Along. (yup i started this one). Betsy's Closet Stitch Along. (very cute but not right now). Quaker Ridge Shawlette Knit Along. (so want to). Silk Moon Crescent Shawlette. (casting off). A Tiny Tree Pattern. (hope to find the time). did i miss anything?

2012 FQS Designer Mystery BOM

block 3 called "weather vane"
is designed by Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson.
you can find their blog at www.MeAndMySisterDesigns.com
fabric is Vintage Modern by bonnie & camille for moda.
you can still sign up at Fat Quarter Shop.

2012 FQS Designer Mystery BOM

block 2 called "mint julep" is designed by Lisa Bonegean.
you can find her blog and shop at www.PrimitiveGatherings.us.
fabric is Vintage Modern by bonnie & camille for moda.
so pretty. you can still sign up at Fat Quarter Shop.

2012 FQS Designer Mystery BOM

block 1 called "laundry days" is designed by Anne Sutton.
you can find her blog and shop at www.BunnyHillDesigns.com.
fabric is Vintage Modern by bonnie & camille for moda.
if you haven't ordered fabric or signed up for a BOM at Fat Quarter Shop. it is a real treat. and i highly recommend it. at least sign up for their emails. or read their Jolly Jabber blog. well after watching others make previous years' blocks and quilts. signing up made me happy. it has a traditional and old fashioned look. using the prettiest of colors and fabrics.

channelling Kootoyoo....

been watching Kootoyoo post her collections probably since the beginning. been itching to make my own. so here is April.

healthy Eden tea i should drink more of.
real tears would flow if beaded headband was lost.
springerle cookie mold bought at fancy kitchen shop.
Munson bunnies only available at Eastertime.
hoop lehsmik sent to mindboggld for Wild Olive Stitch Swap.
my Chevy clicker and other keys i need.
just-looks-vintage button from sister's coat i mended.
Betty Crocker iced tea spoon i eat dinner with.
my Fendi reading glasses from when i wore contacs.
small Emma Bridgewater dotty plate.

BOM Rehab

Oh My Stars!! Quilt Along.
hosted by Sheila of her Thought and Found blog.
here are my stars made in fabric #4. and possibly my favorite.

for info on BOM Rehab see Sinta Renee on her Pink Pincushion blog.

BOM Rehab

Oh My Stars!! Quilt Along.
hosted by Sheila of her Thought and Found blog.
a quilt along not worked on for many months.
here are my stars made in fabric #3.

for info on BOM Rehab see Sinta Renee on her Pink Pincushion blog.

Love A Good Cloth

i usually don't partake in such silli-ness. and the guilt of dragging Miss Jane into the scuffle has me a bit annoyed with myself. but there you have it. sooner or later. the novelty cloth pattern will get you. and you will have to live with it.

I Heart Jane Austen pattern designed by Dig Knitty Designs.
Blue Sky Skinny Dyed Cotton. 100% cotton. #5 needles.
these colors are Cherry and Zinc. and soon i will make it up in Mallard. they measure 9 in. x 11 in. now. before washing.

BOM Rehab

2 blocks today.

Blogger's BOM.
block 6 designed by Amy of Diary of A Quilter blog.

Blogger's BOM.
block 8 designed by Amy of Mrs. Schmenkman Quilts blog.

for info on Blogger's BOM Quilt Along see Jackie of her Canton Village Quilt Works blog.

for info on BOM Rehab see Sinta Renee on her Pink Pincushion blog.

The Dessert of the Month Club

meet Flan. just hanging with his sweeties. for info see Amanda on her hey porkchop! blog or Amanda and Ashleigh of The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery store.

BOM Rehab

1 more block.

Blogger's BOM.
block 7 designed by Allison of her Cluck Cluck Sew blog.

for info on Blogger's BOM Quilt Along see Jackie of her Canton Village Quilt Works blog.

for info on BOM Rehab see Sinta Renee on her Pink Pincushion blog.

BOM Rehab

1 more block. slow and steady.

Blogger's BOM.
block 3 designed by Stephanie of her Loft Creations blog.

for info on Blogger's BOM Quilt Along see Jackie of her Canton Village Quilt Works blog.

for info on BOM Rehab see Sinta Renee on her Pink Pincushion blog.

BOM Rehab

1 more block. yeah!! "my rules" for this quilt are just one print mixed with the yellow. could have done more with the added square. but the yellow got in so no need to do more. but in black wouldn't it look like a "beauty mark". Blogger's BOM.
block 5 is designed by John of his Quilt Dad blog.

for info on Blogger's BOM Quilt Along see Jackie of Canton Village Quilt Works blog.

for info on BOM Rehab see Sinta Renee on her Pink Pincushion blog.

The Dessert of the Month Club

meet Carrot Cake. for info see Amanda on her hey porkchop! blog or Amanda and Ashleigh of The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery store.