I finished the half square triangle quilt -
I made this with 4" HST (squares cut to 5", HST trimmed to 4.5").
The quilt is 100" square, with a 25x25 block layout, using 625 HST blocks.
I used wool batting (Hobbs Tuscany), and free motion quilted it on a domestic sewing machine with Essential Pro thread, in an all over meander pattern.
Our bed is an old double bed that has been modified and now fits a queen mattress.
I wanted a "plain", old fashioned quilt that I could use with some smaller quilts.
This was a really nice quilt to make. Before starting I had thought parts of the process would be tedious (trimming HST), but every step was enjoyable.
I am really pleased with how it came out.
I sewed a dress -
The pattern is the Sydney Designer Dress by Style Arc.
I have made this pattern a few times and am always amazed how well it comes together (odd shaped pieces, and very few instructions).
I am still working on knitting 12 pairs of handspun socks in 2022 -
This pair (#9 for the year) is simple stockinette.
Tour de Fleece started on July 1st (and ends July 24th)-
TdF is an online spinning event held at the same time as the Tour de France.
I am hoping to finish spinning some BFL wool for a sweater (the two bags of fibre at the bottom of the photo), and to spin the five bundles of Targhee wool for a Nightshift Shawl.
Photos from Around -
Wildflowers are blooming
Bindweed
Wild roses
Storm clouds
The garden is growing well. The bees seem happy there too.
Vegetable garden
Interesting patterns in the neighbouring field
Our yard is so green, makes a nice change from the last couple of years of drought (the drought and gravel road dust had a bad effect on the shelter belt trees as most are dead).
All the best!♥︎
