The post describes the process of adding borders to a quilt, fixing a knitting project, crocheting a doll, and scanning embroidery patterns. The quilt was finished in 2008 but needed resizing. After struggling with the process, the quilt was successfully enlarged. The knitting project was restarted and the crocheted doll is coming along nicely. Antique embroidery pattern books are also being scanned for sharing.
Tag: Weldons
Workroom #102
The author gives updates on their ongoing projects. "Dolly Dearest" measures 7.25 inches from cast on edge and 5.5 inches from the beginning of the stockinette section. They've made progress on "Flower of the Month" and plan to work on "Pugsley" soon. They are excited about a new spinning wheel. Other projects are on hold for now.
Workbasket – Blue & White Shawl
(AKA: Knitted Shawl. Very Small Diamond Pattern): Because of the first sentence of this pattern, this has always been the "Blue & White Shawl". Working from Victorian era knitting patterns can be a challenge for a couple of reasons: needles were sized differently, types of yarn were described differently or are no longer being made,… Continue reading Workbasket – Blue & White Shawl