I had a productive week for a change! Feeling really good and I have energy too....which I haven't had in awhile. I did finish the Giant Granny Square blanket although the edging didn't seem to turn out like my others. It curled so I washed and dried it but it still curls. I did not do the last round of the edging pattern but that should not have made a difference as I didn't do that round on the others either. *Marsha...I forgot to mention that to you if you use that edging pattern*
Anyway, here it is ............actually it is not that wonky and probably looks better folded up or on a bed or chair...........that will probably be the last Giant Granny Square I make. I think I've had my fill now.
I did not finish Sam's tie but I am on the homestretch. I did the decreases for around the neck and now it is just 8 stitches and garter stitch to the end. It looks awfully long to me but I followed the instructions to a T and it is a Red Heart pattern....hopefully it will fit him alright.
Besides my yarn that came in the mail...........
I also got a couple quilting books from Thrift Books.........
That's it for this week. My goals for next week will be to finish Sam's tie, final finish the Summer XS, make 3 more scrubbies and some granny squares. I have ordered a quilting hoop, and needles to maybe try hand quilting my Christmas quilt. I also have plans for working on the quilt for my bed and making some blocks for a Scrappy Star quilt....we shall see! Plus, once I finish Sam's tie I will pull out the old Multnomah...this will be the 3rd time I'll be trying to make it....3rd time is charm they say. I also need to make a rotation schedule for cross stitch, and all my other crafts.
I hope you have all had a happy and creative week and I wish you the same for this coming week!
Happy Trails!!!
9 comments:
Thanks for the heads up for the boarder on the square. I am quite a ways off from doing it but I did copy the instructions for the border to have when I complete it. Your summer xs is so pretty. I like the fabric is sits in. Very summery looking. Those scrubbies look good. Nice job getting 3 of them completed along with working on Sam's tie. You had a very productive week. So glad you are feeling great again. Hopefully you will be able to eat solid foods again soon.
I really like your granny square blanket even though I could never imagine making something so big. I like that style better than the collection of small squares I think. Are the scrubbies hard on your hands to knit? They look like they would be so useful.
Love the giant Granny. I keep looking at the granny patterns. I need to make some pillows for my screened patio. The ghosts are super cute! Perfect for Halloween. Jen@Carolina Tales
So glad you are feeling better! Your giant granny is perfect and I love those ghosts.
I'm glad you are feeling brighter. The giant granny square is gorgeous. The little scrubbies are great and I love your new purchases.
Glad you are feeling better! Your Granny Square afghan turned out great!! Hope you are having a good week!
Sam, you sound so much better and it makes me so happy. :-) I'm so glad to be able to comment again. Next time Dennis and I go somewhere we'll have to remember to take the laptop. I just completely forgot it! :-)
Do you remember what pattern you used for the scrubbies? I need to make some more.
Your giant granny is fabuous. What a big project and you must feel so much satisfaction in having it done.
Take care of yourself Sam.
Blessings and love,
Betsy
Those look like my favourite kind of scrubbies - the yarn is a nuisance to crochet, but nothing beats them in the sink! As for blocking the doily, if you have (or can get) a foam floor tile then those work too!
So glad to see you have your energy back. The blanket is fabulous, so colourful and cheerful. The ghosts doily is brilliant..what a fun pattern. So glad you are feeling better.
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