Monthly Archives: December 2011

New Projects

Posted on December 29, 2011 by me

Went to Webs on Tuesday to pick up some bamboo yarn (10/2) that was on sale.  I had purchased it online for store pickup. With the aubergine cone of yarn I intend to make a shawl/scarf similar to the one … Continue reading →

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My queen size Trip Around the World

Posted on December 29, 2011 by me

About 10 years ago (was it really that long ago?), I made this quilt top during an especially busy tax season at the office.  I had always wanted to make a Trip Around the World quilt, so here it was. … Continue reading →

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Will I ever finish this quilt?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by me

I have been working on this Christmas wall hanging for ever.  Now that Christmas is over I have all year to finish it!  I will finish this one day, I just know it.  Stay tuned!

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My knitting

Posted on December 26, 2011 by me

My knitting has taken a back seat to my weaving right now.  Sunday evenings at Starbucks is about the only time I have to knit right now.  I am in the middle of two projects (only two? you ask). An … Continue reading →

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The shawl

Posted on December 7, 2011 by me

I finished the shawl.  I took pictures of the pattern as it appeared on the loom because I just love the way it changes after I wash the item.  I made no sample of this before I made it, I … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on December 3, 2011 by me

Fixed that problem and now I’m all threaded: Started to weave: Actually, I had started to weave and had finished about 4 inches when I realized that I was treadling it all wrong.  I was supposed to do: 1,3,1,3,1,2.  Instead … Continue reading →

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