Monthly Archives: January 2014

Sweet as Honey Slouch Hat

Posted on January 31, 2014 by rlbates

I love how this hat fits!  The pattern is “As Sweet as Honey” by Flora Cheung.  The yarn is Rico Design Creative Melange Chunky. The hat doesn’t look like much when laying flat. Not sure yet whether I will keep … Continue reading →

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Progress Note: T-shirt Quilt Top Finished

Posted on January 24, 2014 by rlbates

I have finished piecing Madi’s T-shirt quilt top.  It has been mailed to the machine quilter.  The top size is approx 89 in X 99 in.  The quilted size will be smaller but will still be a good full/queen size … Continue reading →

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Progress Note: T-Shirt Quilt

Posted on January 17, 2014 by rlbates

I’ve gotten 5 of the six rows done and sewn together.  I still have one more row to complete and sew on.  Then after doing the border I’ll either ship it off to be machine quilted or give the top … Continue reading →

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Madi’s T-Shirt Quilt — Work in Progress

Posted on January 10, 2014 by rlbates

My sister saved many T-shirts for her daughter over the years.  This past fall I was given them to make a quilt.  Actually, I will only be doing the quilt top and later the binding.  I am not comfortable physically … Continue reading →

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Easy Elegance Mitts

Posted on January 3, 2014 by rlbates

These photos don’t do justice to these lovely mitts.  The yarn is a much deeper, richer red.  I took several photos but couldn’t seem to capture the color.  The pattern is Easy Elegance Mitts by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer.  I altered it … Continue reading →

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