Monthly Archives: December 2015

May the Force Be With You Hat

Posted on December 25, 2015 by rlbates

I knit this hat at the request of a nephew.  It turned out fairly well in spite of the fact that my tension when changing yarn is not perfect which is why I lined it completely so the changes don’t … Continue reading →

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American Flag Quilt Finished

Posted on December 18, 2015 by rlbates

I machine pieced this quilt top earlier this year for my nephew.  My sister (his mother) hand quilted it before handing it back to me to do the binding and attach a sleeve for hanging on the back.  The finished … Continue reading →

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Five More Knitted Hats

Posted on December 11, 2015 by rlbates

Here are five more knitted hats.  All made using basic hat pattern.  These two brown/blue hats were made using  I Love This Wool!  yarn (brown) and left over blue yarn (unsure of brand). These yellow ones were made using left … Continue reading →

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Court House Steps Memory Quilt

Posted on December 4, 2015 by rlbates

This is the 4th of four memory quilts made for my colleague’s family using his father’s shirts.  The quilt block is court house steps.The quilt is machine pieced and quilted.  It measures approx 48 in X 62 in. 

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