Monthly Archives: July 2012

Family Autograph Quilt

Posted on July 27, 2012 by rlbates

My paternal grandmother pieced this quilt.  She pieced quilt tops for all of the grandkids.  Mine was a log cabin which I’ll show you in a few weeks.  This was an extra one, I won the draw.   It has the … Continue reading →

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Three Knitted Hats

Posted on July 20, 2012 by rlbates

I have over the last few weeks knitted three hats.  Two of them for my young friend with breast cancer for whom I made the “one pink heart” quilt.  She has lost her hair to the chemo, so I knit … Continue reading →

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Puppies in Waiting Wall Hanging Quilt

Posted on July 13, 2012 by rlbates

This wall hanging is made using a linen tea towel as the centerpiece.  I framed it with a lovely brown/black batik and added appliqued dog biscuits.  I used the same machine the trapunto technique I used on the African whole … Continue reading →

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Knitted Lace Shell Top

Posted on July 6, 2012 by rlbates

So I frogged (or unknitted) the May Day Poncho and used the yarn to make this top.  The yarn is Artyarns Ensemble Glitter Light which is lovely, a 50/50 blend of silk and cashmere.  The pattern is Date Night by … Continue reading →

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