I’m still working on my guest room makeover. I’m keeping the bee theme with some more bee inspired pillow covers. This time they are honeycombs. Now that the accent pillows are done. I just have a few more updates to make with some pillowcases for the bed. Possibly a new duvet cover which would beContinue reading “The Bee Theme Continues”
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Completed Projects
Hello- I hope everyone is doing well. Ive had a chance to compete a few projects over the past couple of weeks. I make an accent pillow covers for the guest bedroom. I have two more to go. I used a simple pocket envelope style. I plan on using a French seaming for the otherContinue reading “Completed Projects”
Busy Bee Pillowcase
I wanted to update my guest bedroom so I’m decided to make some pillowcases for the bed. I saw this bee fabric and couldn’t resist. I wanted a little whimsy to add into the room. I need to get more fabric to complete the second case. I was planning a different project when I noticedContinue reading “Busy Bee Pillowcase”
Update
There has been a lot going on with me over the past couple of weeks. A close friend of mine just found out the her cancer has come back again for the third time. Unfortunately, it has spread. I wanted to spend some time with her as she has decided not to pursue treatment this time around. Continue reading “Update”
Sewing Machine “Quest”
The past few weeks I have been on a “quest” to find a new sewing machine. It truly feels like a quest. My first sewing machine, I brought was about 15 or more years ago. I didn’t put much thought into buying it. I was in Target and saw they had Singer sewing machines andContinue reading “Sewing Machine “Quest””
Yarn Stash
Last year, I wanted to reduce my yarn stash. I had four medium to small baskets full of yarn. This for me was too much, I normally don’t like to have a lot of items in the house not being used. I feel that everything should have a purpose. My goal was not to buyContinue reading “Yarn Stash”
Knitting for Your Body Type-Part 2
I’m continuing with my goal of improving my sweater knitting. I finished Amy Herzog’s book Knit to Flatter. I was able to get some good pointers. I’ve taken my measurements, found how to make adjustments such as short rows for the bust either vertical or horizontal. Since I’m bottom-heavy ways to add additional stitches toContinue reading “Knitting for Your Body Type-Part 2”
Knitting for Your Body Type-Part 1
I was going to start a new project-a sweater for myself. I went out on Ravelry to look at patterns. As I searching for a sweater. I started to notice something, I would like a sweater. But after reviewing the project page, I would notice the sweater wouldn’t look flattering when worn. So I began to wonderContinue reading “Knitting for Your Body Type-Part 1”
Baby Gift Finished
I finally finished my baby gift. The cardigan has the gulls and garter pattern as part of the design. I found the stitch pattern on the Lion Brand stitch pattern library. There was something about the pattern caught my attention. I knitted a swatch and was looking for a project that would be perfect. TheContinue reading “Baby Gift Finished”
My FO (finished object)
I hope everyone is enjoying November. If you are getting together with friends and family for the holidays, please enjoy the time spent together I completed the Nimbus cardigan last week and even worn it a coup,e of times. I want to knit this pattern again but the next time I plan to make itContinue reading “My FO (finished object)”
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