This past week I finished sewing together some clamshells I had cut with the GO! cutter two years ago! Every now and then I have been sewing them together.
Trimmed it up (this way it looks like dragon scales). It is about 37"x45". I made the clamshells for the centre of a medallion quilt using blocks from two years ago - 365 Challenge blocks from 2016. I knew that I would only be making some of the 3" blocks - 81 at the time,
and I needed to piece 15 more to have enough to go around the centre (I just chose easy blocks to piece).
Pieced borders ready for sewing,
after adding strips of fabric to make up the difference between the centre and border (the magic of medallion quilts).
I also added a little border around the outside. I was going to add more borders, but then decided I didn't need another big quilt and this one is a really nice size - about 60"x70". Now I need to get some backing.
I also finished a couple of knitting projects, both gifts.
This first one is a Midge Shawl by Odessa Riechel.
I used hand spun yarn,
natural coloured silk and merino that I blended with sari silk threads and gold Angelina.
Also finished a pair of socks from commercial Cashmerino sock yarn that I dyed. I was surprised how different the socks are considering they are from the same skein.
Today I dyed some more fibre. I am so pleased with the top one - definitely my colours! Dyeing for me is always a fun surprise.
Our little furry visitor seems to have found a favourite spot in our basement - he has slept here a few times this past week.
All the best!♥︎