Keeping Warm And Busy.
Posted on | July 12, 2024 | 7 Comments
I have been outside keeping busy in the garden. I have been covering some of the plants as there is a frost predicted for tonight. It may not keep the plants warm, but it should prevent frost damage. Even with gloves on, my fingers noticed the chill.
I had a little celebration this week as I finally have my machine back home after nearly 10 months. One of the computer boards failed and it was impossible to get the part. After 7 months one arrived – and guess what? It was faulty! The company acknowledged they had a faulty batch, but still sent them. So we waited again. Finally, a good part and a fix. Lovely to have it back.
This is a sweet little stitchery that only took a couple of nights to complete, worked in variegated threads.
The pattern is Wee Gatherers by My Willow Designs.
I have been working away on my knitted scarf. It is a triangular design that starts off small then widens as it grows.
Even though I am up to the last 6 rows, it will probably take me just as long as the rest of the scarf, due the the increase in stitches.
I have also been working away on my collection of donation quilts. For these two I found a collection of charm squares left over from long gone projects. I was able to pair them up with other fabrics and the result was two baby quilts or floor quilts.
A little cat applique (from Red Boot Quilt Co. ) finished it off.
And this was the backing.
The elephant applique for this one is from Jenny of Elefantz.
And the backing was in pink.
I have had some blog hiccups with photos, but hopefully that is sorted. This post will let me know one way or the other.
Enjoy your weekend.
Cheers, Karen
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Those floor quilts are adorable.
How good to have your machine back. That’s a long wait. Beautiful knitting and sweet stitchery too. Some lovely donation quilts. Stay warm xx
That’s along time to be waiting for your machine, glad it’s finally turned up & is working well. Love the addition of the cat & elephant to your quilts, very sweet.
that is a long time to take to get the machine fixed so a celebration indeed that it is back. I love that little stitchery and the quilts are just gorgeous – the applique makes a huge difference…
Hugz
Ten months!?! So glad your machine is back and working!!! Cute embroidery! I wonder what you’ll do with it. I fully understand your knitting timeline! Pretty yarn. Noro, maybe? Your appliqués add such a sweet touch to your baby quilts, Karen!!!
Love your donation quilts. And happy you have Miss Bernina back. Makes all the difference doesn’t it?
What a lot of pretty projects! And so glad you have your machine back. It feels bad when your favorite is missing.