Amsterdam by boat

A few days ago we went  for the first time by our boat to Amsterdam. It took us 2 hours sailing from our home port. Which was very pleasant with this beautiful weather. 

I can tell you that this tour was so  fun, and I liked it a lot. Take a look yourself. I think the following pictures don't need words.

  

After a nice tour we went home again.

They are exhausted :-)

And my knitting work....... (socks, a project which I always take with me on the boat)... didn't came out of this pocket. Maybe next time.

Lucy

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Shetland full Hansel Hap

 When I'm not quilting I am knitting.

A little while ago I bought a Crafty class by Gudrun Johnston.  She teaches how to knit an original Shetland Hap Shawl.  I love to follow Gudrun's lessons. They are so clear and helpful!

I'm knitting the full Hap with Jamieson's Spindrift. At this moment I'm knitting the edge. I hope to show you my finish soon.

And here is my latest find: A vintage cross-stitch table runner.  I wish I would know the woman who made it.

She was very talented with her needle and thread. 

Lucy

Sewing scrappy triangles

Summer = Geraniums on my windowsill.

A little while ago I started sewing from my scrapbag.

I cut triangles and sew them random dark and light together. 

On my trip to Texas I was lucky to find two beautiful small yellow bowls.  I hope to have a nice collection some day :-)

Sometimes you find a fabric which you first don't like and years later it has become one of your favorites......... Do you recognize this?

Dust on my machine, from all sewing. Not that it is standing still. 

Ironing to the dark side. I bought this little travel- iron in 1996. The year I started quilting. 

I remember it was the cheapest version but I liked the tip of it so I bought it.

It is still working after so many years.  

My new rotary cutter. I can highly recommend it.  I don't know what it is but it cuts very light. Much lighter than the other regular yellow version of Olfa.

 Ta dah....a little basket with perfect squares of hst's

and 25 of them together make a nice block.

 I can tell you I enjoy my sewing moments very much :-)

Lucy

Texas in B&W

Texas in B&W.

We've been here a few weeks ago and drove trough Dallas, Austin and a lot of small villages with their nice looking 'main streets'. 

At the Ranch of Doniene and Mike. It was a highlight to visit them again. 

 I found some really nice treasures like this stitchery. It is made in the 30's in Free Stone TX, by the mom of the lady who sold me this. I love it and it has found a nice place in my sewing room. 

I had to bring this China Shepherdess home with me. It reminds me so much of the China Shepherdess in the books of The Little House by Laura Ingalls Wilder.  It was the only fancy thing from Laura's mom and Ma placed it carefully at the chimney shelf in every house they lived in.

Love these antique blocks. Yes I brought them home too. They inspire me :-)

Lucy

Knitted bear and mini

Last week I knitted this beer from left overs of this sweater.

I used a pattern from the book 'The knitted Bear by Sandra Polley'

Today I made this mini quilt for him. Each square is about 1/2".

I know someone who would be happy with this bear and miniquilt :-) 

Lucy

V-stitch blanket, finish

A few weeks ago I finished this V-stitch blanket. From the first stitch to the last one it was  such a pleasure to make.  It took me  just one month to finish! 

I mostly used merino yarn. It is soft, warm and nice to work with.

My DD2 loves it. 

These dolls and bunny are sleeping with her since I made them for her about 21 years ago. Time flies. 

Pattern:      V-stitch 

Yarn:          Drops merino extra fine, Katia Basic, Katia 100% merino, Rico essentials, Lana grossa
                   cool wool, Annell Malmedy

Hook size: 4mm

Lucy

Sewing time

What a lovely day it was. 

A singing robin in the morning.

and a whole day sewing with a friend. 

Lucy

Kingfisher

I'm so happy I spotted this kingfisher today.  I waited 1 1/2 hour  for it 

(and even sat in the nettles )

Lucy

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!