Monthly Archives: January 2016

Project 48: 4 of 48

Posted on 29 January 2016 by Mummy

It’s Friday, so time for block 4 of Project 48! I read the instructions over for the first time over my morning coffee, and although I initially loved the look of the block I didn’t like how much fabric it … Continue reading →

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Project 48: 3 of 48

Posted on 23 January 2016 by Mummy

Still on this month’s 9-patch theme, this week’s Project 48 block is a wonky design. Oh dear. The phrase ‘No measuring allowed you guys!’ set me into a panic! That’s not me. Not me at all. The previous 2 blocks … Continue reading →

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Project 48: 2 0f 48

Posted on 15 January 2016 by Mummy

Today the 2nd block for Project 48 was published! As I mentioned last week, this is a mystery quilt-a-long I’m doing along with a friend. There’s lots of people from all over world doing Project 48, and it’s been really … Continue reading →

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Dancing Around the Tree

Posted on 11 January 2016 by Mummy

Still ill. Still on the couch. I knitted another Christmas ball, #26 Dancing Around the Tree.

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Verity Beret

Posted on 10 January 2016 by Mummy

On 3 June 2015 I was home from work ill, so I started a new project. I made great progress. It’s amazing what you can do without a little Sparky around. In fact, I finished the entire hat – except … Continue reading →

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Scott’s Hat and Cowl

Posted on 9 January 2016 by Mummy

I taught myself to knit when my last dog died – way back in 2007. The first things I knitted were a scarf and a hat for my husband, and he still wears them. He still wears them even thought … Continue reading →

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Bright Baby Quilts

Posted on 9 January 2016 by Mummy

Some lovely friends were having a baby. I wanted to surprise the new mum-to-be, so I asked her husband how they were decorating or what colours they preferred. At that time they had only bought one decoration for their girl’s … Continue reading →

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Project 48: 1 of 48

Posted on 9 January 2016 by Mummy

I’ve been doing more knitting than quilting in the past year, so when my friend suggested we do Project 48 together I thought it sounded like fun. I’ve only done one mystery quilt before. Part of me loves them, but … Continue reading →

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