A couple weeks ago I visited a new-to-me knitting shop in Stillwater MN called Darn Knit Anyway. Ummm…if you are in the area you should totally make a visit!
The building has so much charm and doesn’t that make your shopping experience so much better?!
Look at all that yarn! A wall of goodness.
And just a little Spud and Chloe. I couldn’t decide on what color to get. At one point I was standing on a chair with my arms full of each color. Oh my–trouble!
Then I saw this wall of wonder. Oh yes, I was really in trouble.
Here are some bolts I couldn’t resist waiting to be cut.
They also carry a lot of handmade products by different artists. It was so much fun to see the talent and unique ideas.
Yes, Yes, you really must visit Darn Knit Anyway. Plus, Stillwater has so much else to do from great shopping, the St.Croix river, and wonderful bed and breakfasts!
Yesterday I was down in my sewing room and had the sudden desire to get some of the started but not completed projects done. I pulled the blocks for a soon-to-be INGRID BARLOW pattern out and finished the quilt top. Can’t show you everything yet but here are some little looks.
With a leftover block I made this little table runner. Now the questions is if I should do some hand-stitching around the blocks in the quilt top. hmmm…any thoughts?
I was asked to put together a baby gift for a little girl and this is what I came up with.
It is a little blanket, an organic onesie, and a rattle. I made the blanket yesterday and I absolutely love it! It is this wonderful material with suede on one side and soft sheep like stuff on the other. I also appliqued a sweet “A” in honor of her name. The size is 18″x18″.
I put some silk binding around the edge, because what child does not like the feeling of silk between their fingers. Working with silk is a beast, so I highly recommend using the pre-made silk binding. You will pay a bit more but it is totally worth it!! Of course I could not decide on what color of silk to get so I ended up buying 3 packs (ivory, pink, and brown) when I only needed one.
And of course I had to make a practice blanket for Elias before I did the gift blanket.
I love how the stitching came through on the sheep side.
Elias likes it too.
I love it when an idea pulls through with flying colors!
Last week we had a “stay-cation” at Tony’s parents house. We based out of their house and every day we had a local adventure. One day we made a trip up to Lake Superior and did some berry picking. It is one of our favorite trips and we try to make it annually. My favorite place is called Blue Vista Farm. I’m sure you can see why by the pictures.
It’s an old barn located in fields of berries and flowers overlooking Lake Superior. One of my favorite places on earth.
Did I mention the berries??
Blueberries and raspberries in the freezer waiting for the perfect morning for muffins or scones.
Happy Monday to you all! Today I keep it short and sweet as I show you some modern art that I made. Once you see the video, imagine all the possibilities…you could have a set for Christmas, summer, Valentine’s Day! Oh boy, my wheels are turning now.
