Repost

(pictures of these quilt are made in 2008)

A few days ago I received an email from Penny. She asked me about a quilt she remembered from my first blog.  I made this quilt years ago. Actually it was in 2008! (time flies..)  Well here you go Penny. 

I was inspired by the quilt Potluck from the book Save the Scraps by Gayle Bong.  

This is my version. I used leftover triangles for the top and the bottom and for the backing. I enjoyed making this quilt very much.  I re- calculated my blocks from inch to cm. But I think they are almost the same size as the blocks in the book.  I hope these pictures helps you to make your version with your friend.  

Lucy


ps.  I'm happy that the big tits are making their nest in my garden again.
 It's spring!

V- stitch blanket, weaving in ends

The last part of the V-stitch blanket. Weaving in ends.

Lucy

V-stitch blanket

Spring is around the corner.

 I'm crocheting a blanket with left overs for my DD2. I love it and I can't stop working at it. 

Lucy

Inspired by Janet Bolton

I think I've all books of Janet Bolton.
Somehow her work fascinates me.  This is her latest book. 

It came in yesterday. 

 Inside her book. Her work is so unique.

 I read every page of this book. It's very interesting, I can almost hear her talking...

Although it is out of my comfort zone I had to give it a try.

Here is my result.

My first 'Janet Bolton style' fabric picture :-) 

I'm learning.

 It was hard for me to sew/applique the pieces with visible stitches. Not only visible but as Janet teaches: 'the stitches are more attractive for the eye when they are sewn irregular.'

I love to work without any pattern, let it grow under my hands and just listen to the encouraging words of the master, Janet. 

  This way I can put all my creativity into my needle, thread and fabrics.

It was a pleasure to create this one.  

I've already ideas for the next fabric picture :-) 

Lucy

Red fox and a finished quilt

A finish! 

I started this quilt back in 2008. 

It was a long time an UFO. 

I was inspired by a quilt in the book Passing on the Comfort by Ann Keuning-Tichelaar

I made a calculate mistake for the blocks. So they became big... very big. Anyway I like it.

It reminds me to a quilt on a farm or in a house in the Big Woods of Laura Ingalls. 

This quilt will be used on our bed.

Today I went to the dunes for a nice picture of the quilt and then this fox came along. 

It was an amazing meeting :-)

Lucy

Binding

Konik horse

Scholekster in vlucht.

 Drieteenstrandloper.

 Sewing the binding is the same as almost a finish!

Lucy

Wordless Sunday

Lucy

Happy Sweater

Last Friday I finished my sweater.  I washed and blocked it last weekend. Yesterday, I could try it on. For me a very exciting moment with a bit of fear.... Would it fit??
When I tried it on and took a look in the mirror I had an "oooh my god" moment.

I'm so happy with the result. The pattern is wonderful. 

I could make a picture of the folded sweater.

But I think you can see the result better when I have it on. 

(So sorry for the overload of pictures of myself... )

Pattern is Corona Borealis by Ann Kingstone

Yarn: J.C. Rennie Lambswool

Needle: 3, 5 mm

Lucy

Mittens for Suzan

A friend of DD3 is in love with the mittens I knit.

My daughter asked me if I could knit her a pair as a surprise.

Of course.

Yesterday it was a rainy Sunday perfect to unwind on the couch with yarn and needles.

 I grabbed some leftovers in her colors.

Today DD3 will give them when she met her at school. 

Lucy

 Mittens for Suzan.