Look out 2018 here I come

Quilting took a back seat to knitting this year.  I didn't do a good job keeping track of what I wanted to do and what would be realistic.   What I do know for sure is that I only finished two lap quilts that I gifted to a new found first cousin and his wife.

I am most happy,really really happy,  that I used more yarn than I purchased.

Yarn in:  7818 yards
Yarn out:  20083

My goal for the new year is mindful purchases of yarn and fabric.  Look hard at yarn and fabric stashes before purchasing anything.  I know I can do this.

Happy New Year.

Beth

Down to the Wire

I love the last two weeks of the year, finishing up and getting ready for a new fresh beginning. In the past I have mentioned my obsession with lists.  Yes I even have a list of lists.  Crossing things off of a list makes me feel accomplished and organized.

I have been working on the Great American Aran Afghan for almost three years.  I am happy, no deliriously happy, to say it is DONE.

I also managed to finish a cable hat, Curragh, from Impeccable Knits.

Knitting with the Girls

There are several of us who enjoy dropping in at our LYS-Craftworks in Northborough once or twice a week for a few hours of knitting, chatting and Christmas cookies.

This afternoon I took a picture of our little group and for the first time wore a sweater I made for an Eat Sleep Knit challenge.

I am the second one in on the left wearing my Rosewood Sweater.  I was so excited how my sweater fit that I am swatching for another.

It was so nice taking a break from the holiday rush.

Silhouette Cameo vs Brother Scan n Cut

It is no secret that I love applique.  Needle turn is probably my first love but I enjoy using my embroidery machine.  

Sarah Vedeler is a beautiful designer and she is currently doing a 40 day series of tips and technics.  If you like machine embroidery, check out her series. 

Today she talked about Electronic Cutting Machines.  I have been considering buying one.  I have it narrowed down to Silhouette Cameo and the Brother Scan n Cut.  I will definitely use it to cut freezer paper templates and I would like to use it to cut fabric templates for use with my embroidery machine.  Does anyone have any advice for me?

This is a little quilt I made for Little Mr. C.

So hard to believe another year is coming to a close.  And there have been some major changes that I didn't know about this time last year.  We have down-sized to an apartment and are building an in-law apartment with one of our daughters.  I am looking at what is to come as a new adventure.

But there is still yarn and fabric that need to be transformed.


November

1. KPH Mystery KAL--in progress--done
2. GAAA begin finishing--in progress--still working on it
3. EQ university Applique Class
4. Tool Box Fingerless mitts for LYS KAL--done
5. Read:  Moonspinners
6. THANKSGIVING--survived

December

1. GAAA finish
2. Soccer hat for James
3. Curragh Hat
4. Wayside Crazy Quilt
5. Cast on Building with Lace
6. Frog Cape Cod Sweater
7. Read:  Death at La Fenice
   

This is the mystery cowl that our group at our LYS was knitting.  It is from Knit Purl Hunter.  I hope to have a few pictures of some other treasures.