Birthday Mittens

Yes you saw right. I made Birthday Mittens for two of my grandchildren living in Colorado.  I think they turned out really great.

Lion Brand Wool-Ease in 111 Navy & 098 Natural Heather

Red Heart Super Saver Stripes - Bright Stripe

What do you think?  Have you tried making Mittens?

These were suppose to be made using two straight needles, but I made them in the round, since I didn't want to sew up a seam on the side.  The instructions for these can be found in Leisure Arts Quick & Easy Mittens - Knit version. They have several examples of designs you can use and mix.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Happy Crafting!!!

Quilting

Here are some pictures of the quilt I was working on.  I completed it and gave it to my son for his birthday.  Needless to say he was happy to get it.

These are 18 inch blocks.  I made 9 of them with lattice and cornerstones and then did borders.  It is big enough for a Queen size bed.  He should be warm and toasty for winter.


I quilted it on a normal home sewing machine.

Crafting Away....

Hello Fellow Crafters,

I am still working on the shawl.  But I did get a quilt and mittens completed and given to the happy recipients. I am currently working on a pair of socks with the left over yarn from the mittens.  We will see if I have enough for two socks.  I might only get one. In that case I might use them as a decoration in the house. LOL.

Recipe time: I like to make fudge, so I tried making Peanut Butter Fudge. Here is the recipe...

https://communitytable.parade.com/237303/lorilange/the-easiest-peanut-butter-fudge-recipe-ever/

It was really good.  I think next time I will add chocolate chips to it, since I like chocolate :-)  I was also thinking about substituting powdered sugar for the granulated sugar.  We will see how that goes.

Have fun crafting!!!

Knitting a Shawl

Hello Crafters,

I have been working on the Coffee Shop Wrap.  I am using the Lion Brand Mandala yarn called Chimere.  It is beautiful.  I will post a picture once I'm done.  Until then here is the photo and location for the directions.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-shop-wrap

This pattern is from the Two of Wands, in case you want to search for it.

If your working on this, let me know and post pictures of your completed wrap.

Lighthouses

Here are just two Lighthouses in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  I keep coming back to these pictures and think I could make a really awesome quilt using these photos.  What do you think?

Marquette Lighthouse

Ontonagon Lighthouse

Lake Superior Beaches

It has been hot and it has been rainy.  On the hot days it is off to the beach at Lake Superior.  Here are some inspirational photos.....

May Flowers

April showers bring May Flowers.  What a perfect saying, especially for the month that we celebrate our Mom's.

I love taking pictures of flowers so enjoy some from my past adventures.....

More Inspiration!

When I went to Upper Michigan to look for a house, I was able to get some great pictures.  I find them inspiring for future quilts.

Take a look.....

Marquette Light House

Marquette New Light House

Presque Isle - Marquette

Tree Stump

Ontonagon Light House

1st Day of Spring!

It is the 1st Day of Spring!  I just love Springtime.

Here are a few things to get you in the Springtime mood.....

Luck of the Irish

May the Luck of the Irish be with all of you :-)  Yes, St. Patrick's Day is just a few days away.  Time to get your Green on and look for the little people.

Want some Quilting inspiration ?  Check out the pics below....

Valentine's Day Is Fast Approaching!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  Here are some inspirations....