The author struggled with setting up and using a knitting machine to make a baby blanket for an approaching baby shower. After encountering various issues, including stiffness and tight stitches, they had to unravel and redo the work. They eventually completed the blanket in 4 hours over two nights and planned to add a crochet edge.
Month: January 2020
Make-Do & Mend #11
Many years ago, DW's momma crocheted me a beautiful blanket in purple/lavender/pink yarn. As soon as Pixie saw it, She KNEW it was for her. I don't want to give human emotions to a dog however, her face visibly changed expression when she saw this blanket. For awhile I maintained a brave front in the… Continue reading Make-Do & Mend #11
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Workbasket #36
During a 2019 summer motorcycle trip, I made impulse purchases at Ocean Waves Quilts in Eureka, California. I bought a Cactus Wall hanging project and fabric panels. After neglecting them for a while, I finally finished creating dollies and accessories for my friends. I also added mermaid tails and sent them as gifts, completing Christmas 2019.
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The Historical Sew Monthly 2020 Challenges
This year has a theme of sustainability. Thus hitting two of my buttons! 😀 Below are this year's challenges. If you want to know more about it or want to join along in the fun, here is the link. This year is a little different than in the past. Although the challenges are "assigned" a… Continue reading The Historical Sew Monthly 2020 Challenges
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Workbasket #35
The writer shares their excitement for white embroidery and quilting, recounting their venture into Boutis quilting for a knitting group gift exchange. They detail the stitching process, stuffing the sachets, and dealing with holiday distractions. Despite time constraints, they completed six sachets, likening the outcome to Springerle cookies and expressing a desire to try making them next year.
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A Look back on 2019
In the holiday craziness it is easy to think only on the projects that didn't make the list or weren't finished. While I may enjoy the challenge (trust me, it usually is some sort of challenge), my loved ones don't enjoy being in second place to projects during the holiday crafting season. Besides, the year… Continue reading A Look back on 2019
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Historical Sew Monthly 2020!!
Last year was a bust for me getting any of the challenges done. This year the challenges have a theme of sustainability. Kinda my jam lately... I don't see that The Dreamstress has posted them on her site yet. Here is a link to the blogLoose Threads: Yet Another Costuming Blog with the challenges for… Continue reading Historical Sew Monthly 2020!!
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Make-do & Mend #10 : Let’s Break the shackles of fast fashion.
Rationing of clothing (and other things) was a large part in the lives of British citizens during WWII. This was before it was 'acceptable' to wear sleeping pajamas or workout wear to run about town. People had to be careful how they spent their clothing coupons and needed to maintain the garments that they already… Continue reading Make-do & Mend #10 : Let’s Break the shackles of fast fashion.
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