Weekend Creations
This weekend I had a wonderful time creating. I made this very simple fall table runner in a jiffy to get my quilting fix in…the rug continues to grow…and the baby vest I started just needs a few wooden buttons to finish it up.
I’m thinking this will be a gift for someone. It uses what quilters call a Charm Pack, which is simply a pack of pre-cut squares from an entire line of fabric. If you are new to quilting it is a great beginner project.
Tony decided to put up the crib on Saturday morning. It is fun to have it up and begin dreaming about the look of the room. I think it will be rather eclectic with lots of homemade touches. The rug will soon have another color change. It feels fab on the feet!!
Saturday morning I also ran to the knitting shop quick. (Seems like I always need exactly what I don’t have when it comes to knitting!) I started this darling baby vest, and like I said yesterday, could not stop. I need to pick up some wooden buttons for the side and shoulder and then it will be complete. Easy pattern for this self taught knitter and I am so grateful for the fact that you don’t have to put it over babies head to get it on. You can find the free pattern here.
I may have taken on one of those projects that you think will be really fun and then realize that it may just take you 5 years to get it done. I was at a cabin in the north woods a few summers ago and there was this fabulous rug in the main room. It was so soft on the feet and made the room feel so cozy. I have always wanted to make my own since I saw that one. So a couple nights ago the project started. I bought about 18 yards of wool at a discount store–black, orange, and a pale green. I am cutting it into 3 inch strips and braiding it. As I go, I am using some mighty strong thread to weave it together. I think it will be so cool when it is done, but it might take me a while to get there. I’m also beginning to think more on the realistic side…black wool with a yellow lab is maybe not a good mix. hmmm… The husband keeps giving me doubtful looks, but I will forge on, and on, and on, and on….