progression

The project is coming along.  I'm all done piecing, assembling, quilting and am ready to complete the binding.  Should be more relaxing then the piecing, which required some creative puzzle skills and thought.  I'll be tackling the binding over the weekend at work.  Gotta love a job that lets you take your craft along for slow times.



Can you figure out what's wrong in that picture (besides lighting - that's a different story, let's just blame for the moment February)?  Obviously I didn't give enough thought there or I'm a bit behind or ahead depending on your perspective. 

a wee bit'o play

I spent some time over the weekend cutting into my American Jane fabric stash.  Appropriately named "wee play" this fabric is a throw back to days gone by.  Can I just say how much I love reproduction prints?  The quaint prints drum up visions of radio flyers, penny candies, playing by the fire hydrant and all things summer fabulous.  Completely therapeutic.



I have been saving my pile of fat quarters for a day when my studio was complete but like a kid in a candy store I just couldn't wait any longer.  With rotary blade in hand I went to task cutting many little squares for my little self indulgent project that you are getting just a peak of.  I making steady progress, but as you can tell have a long way to go.  Sew many squares, so little time.

on the sticks

A bit of an eager beaver I know, but right now I'm knitting up some sprung spring socks for the girls' easter baskets.



It's the first time I've used Patons stretch socks yarn and with 7 % elastic in the mix there is a whole lot of boing.   I love the way these socks are turning out, they are light weight and airy, just the way a sock should feel after the wool season.



One pair down and I've already cast on the second pair.  You know, twins ;)

busted

delinquent i am
sam i am.



I am finally mailing out gifts to friends whose babies are now 9 months and 5 months.   shameful isn't it?



You can stop holding your breath now dear friends.