Spooky Delights QAL!

Oh My!  It's time to sew for fall..............

Here is a 'spooky quilt along' sponsored by

Fat Quarter Shop

Stop in and check out the nifty fall fabrics for this table runner.

I'm sewing this one up for sure!!

Yarn Along With 2016 Lace Scarf

This week I worked on my 2016 Lace Scarf, a project by Elizabeth Ravenwood--You can find

her designs on Ravelry.  This month to month scarf is free to join and free to knit.

April's pattern called for beads--or if you choose, no beads--but I chose beads.

I use a small crochet hook and load it up so I don't need to dip into the bead jar

each time needed.

I even have a fancy bead storage jar.  Some people prefer to string their beads onto 

the yarn before they begin and then just push up a bead when needed;

I rather use crochet hook

I'm using my handspun wool/silk blend on this scarf--

loving the divisions in color.  I was concerned at first that it would

not look good-=but no problem.

Snow Row By Row

Let's do a hip hip hooray!  I've taken an UFO out of the stash box and brought it out into the light of day!  Feels so good--I'm patting myself on the back!

This snowy row by row was designed by Carol Steely Fun Threads is her blog.

We began with the snow block row--was fun to piece the letters.

There is some paper pieced blocks as I wrote about in an earlier post.

There are a few applique rows, but when it all comes together,

you have a chilly quilt.  You can find these patterns on Craftsy.

Now, I need to see what other UFO is hiding!

Lullaby to Baby

What a sweet blanket for baby!  You can find this delicious pattern at 

Expression Fiberarts.  

Perfect way to wrap up that little bundle of joy--have fun with your hooks

and yarn.

Gerda?

Gerda?  How well do you know your fairy tales?  

Gerda is the heroine from Hans Christian Andersen's Snow Queen.

And thus you have the opportunity to knit in this Knit Along

and then as you knit read the "Snow Queen".

It's been awhile since I've knit a shawl and this pattern features recipe

for both circle and half circle.

The pattern is designed by Bethany Hait

Yarn: Zephyr Wool-Silk 2/18 by JaggerSpun (50% wool, 50% silk, 630 yards), 2 skeins OR Malabrigo Sock (100% merino, 440 yards), 3 skeins

Recommended Needles: 4 mm, US size 6 (for laceweight), OR 5 mm, US size 8 (for finger weight), OR whatever needle will give you the fabric you like

Gauge: approximately 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Pattern Notes: Always slip markers as you come to them. Their locations will be indicated in the first section, but after that, you will need to remember.

The half circle version includes a garter stitch border on either side. These stitches will be included in the directions, but not in the stitch counts for each row.

Techniques required: chart reading, increasing and decreasing, lace, working in the round.

The pattern will be free for anyone participating in the mKAL. Once the MKAL is complete (July 1), the pattern will be available for purchase.

Never Too Old

Case in point is Ethel Stein, a 96 year old weaver!  I want to be her when I grow up!  It goes to prove that working with your hands and brain, brings you the wealth of knowledge you need to achieve a fruitful life--weave on!

Displaying Textile Art

Textile Artist has an excellent article on how to display textile art.  Many moons ago, I worked with a museum to hang antique quilts and saris.  There is a definite way to make sure these fragile items are displayed in the proper manner as not to damage the integrity of the cloth.  I was also fortunate to work with galleries to assist with displaying delicate fabrics.  One year I worked with International Quilt Festival putting up their quilts for fall show--all these experiences helped me learn how professional companies work to insure that your work of art will be handled with the most care and caution.

For my quilts, that I hang at home, I use curtain rings.  I have added sleeves to the back of quilts, but couldn't find a great way to get the sleeves to stay attached to the wall.  This works perfectly for

me.

Take a look at the article and see how you can improve your ways to hang your textile art pieces.