Monthly Archives: January 2012

re-su yukata Sweater

Posted on January 27, 2012 by rlbates

I undertook this challenge back in October 2011.  I recently finished it.  I love/hate it.  The sweater is a shortened version of the re-su yukata pattern from the book Knit Kimona Too. The yarn is The Fibre Company Terra in … Continue reading →

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Heads Up

Posted on January 23, 2012 by rlbates

Now that all my old posts from Sutured for a Living related to quilting/sewing/knitting have been reposted here, the volume on this blog will most likely decrease.  Instead of three times a week, it may be only once or twice … Continue reading →

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WIP — African Whole Cloth Quilt

Posted on January 20, 2012 by rlbates

A friend from high school gave me some gorgeous fabric from her travels.  She was cleaning out her closets and I won the lottery.  This gorgeous fabric is from the African continent (the stickers fell off so I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Girl in Basket Quilt

Posted on January 18, 2012 by rlbates

This was originally posted over at Sutured for a Living on July 9, 2010.  I gave it to a friend.     I made this quilt last month using fabric scraps for the crazy-pieced basket.  It is machine pieced and … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Study Quilt Program

Posted on January 16, 2012 by rlbates

This was originally posted over at Sutured for a Living on July 2, 2010.  They continue to need quilts if you are looking for a charity to donate to.     A few days ago I received an e-mail from … Continue reading →

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More Surgeon’s Caps

Posted on January 13, 2012 by rlbates

These are caps I made between just before Christmas and the first part of January.  The first ones went to @doctorwes after he made his request for photos of Christmas themed clothing seen at work.  Here’s a photo (credit) of … Continue reading →

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Blue Hawaii Wall Hanging

Posted on January 11, 2012 by rlbates

This was originally posted over at Sutured for a Living on July 2, 2010.     This is my submission to the ALQS4. It is an Hawaiian appliqué done using the raw edge technique. I machine appliqued and quilted it. … Continue reading →

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Confetti for C Quilt

Posted on January 9, 2012 by rlbates

This was originally posted over at Sutured for a Living on June 25, 2010.   This quilt was made for J’s sister C.  It is made of bright colors to reflect her personality.  The block is “puss-in-the-corner.”  I began with … Continue reading →

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Handmade Journal

Posted on January 6, 2012 by rlbates

I follow (loosely) the blog Sketchbook Challenge.  It is a great source of inspiration (and intimidation). Several months ago I noticed the instructions  (pdf file) for creating a fabric journal from Sue Bleiweiss.  Here is my first attempt at creating … Continue reading →

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H Rail Fence Quilt

Posted on January 4, 2012 by rlbates

This was originally posted over at Sutured for a Living on June 18, 2010.   Here is another quilt I made years ago. I made it for my husband’s dad and step-mother. The family name begins with an “H.” No, … Continue reading →

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