made using this tiny pattern, a pile of pretty scraps, scrap of batting, and effort
we are still in a sick house, 2 medical appts later, a run of antibiotics, 2 plus weeks of contagion that continues as all the sheets, towels, surfaces, etc must now be cleaned. All doctors called it a virus and how it got through distancing, masks, and glove wearing when outside, we don't know. It's knocked dh out and all the heavy lifting, cleaning, dog care, and cooking falls on me. Now he coughs all the time, and still weakened.I'm lonely and tired, and the short bursts in studio helped me stay sort of balanced.
lots of decisions even when using a pattern. These border fabrics are all slightly different. Gotta be careful sewing little strips onto scrap blocks to keep them from ruffling. The leaf pieces are mostly
1.5" X 2", the border is 1.5" wide, and 2.5" wide... narrow enough to stretch and ruffle if not careful
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| quilting some swirls in |
I like to hand sew the binding to the back of the quilt, and this will give me something to do with my hands while watching tv tonight. Hope you can click on images to see the pretty quilting, done with sparkly silver mylar thread, gold YLI metallic, and thin blue in the swirls.
Speaking of something to do with my hands at night... I learned some new to me techniques making this hat... and ran out of wool just before finishing so I put in a slightly darker yarn on the crown.
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| why does the sun leave those spots on my photos now? |
I love how it fits, how it feels, the color, the eyelets, the picot edge and the shape
pattern source free here: https://www.plymouthyarnmagazine.com/2010/01/29/royal-llama-silk-hat/
so two finishes... and well, maintaining a home...
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I love your fall leafs and that hat is cute!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely little quilt. I like the stripy binding. It will be a cute finish!
ReplyDeleteI find it quite amazing that you can create something so beautiful in only "short bursts" when you can. It's really lovely.
ReplyDeleteI’m so attracted to fall colors! Your autumn leaves are just gorgeous. Hope DH is on the mend! Viruses are nasty ! Love your new hat color and the ruffley ( is that a word?) edge! Hope your week is better. I missed I LIKE Thursday. Our life has been busy with medical apps. Fill you in later!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely the most perfect binding for your quilt!! I love how you quilted it also, like the wind swirling the leaves to the ground. Fantastic. Hope the household gets back to healthy again REALLY SOON!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry Drew's recovery is taking so long. I'm glad you are able to make time to create as I know it soothes your troubled mind. Take care of Drew, Milo and yourself. The rest can wait.
ReplyDeleteI like the shape of those autumn leaves.
Pat
The hat is such a cute color and design. Wear it with joy!! And the little quilt is beautiful. I'm so sorry that your husband is still not well, but hope he will be back his healthy self soon. Take care!!
ReplyDeleteYour fall quilt is just beautiful, LeeAnna! Looks like good sewing therapy for you. Sending continual good thoughts to you and Drew for him to be feeling better. It always seems like the cough is the thing that hangs on the longest.
ReplyDeleteYour Autumn Leaves quilt is just lovely, right out to the striped border! Hope your husband gets well soon.
ReplyDeleteBummer that your household is held hostage to a virus. No one wants to feel miserable. I hope your DH is on the mend soon. Fortunately, I have many Zoom sew sessions each week which keep me feeling connected to the outside world. I love your scrappy leaf finish. That binding is PERFECT!
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect little fall quilt. Reminds me that I have been meaning to make one with autumn leaves. Ah, some day. So many projects, so little time.Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThis falling leaves quilt is wonderful! I love the borders you added, and the binding is fun and pretty! Lovely hat too.
ReplyDeleteI hope that the virus will go away, and leave you in peace.
Thank you for sharing your work in progress.
If you need a place for that gorgeous little quilt to live, I would happily welcome it into my home!!! Great job on the hat, LeeAnna. Enjoy its cozy warmth this winter!
ReplyDeleteYour fall quilt is just perfect! I love the striped binding, too. I love your hat, too. I just uncovered one I knit a while ago,but this one is so charming. Is your husband better yet? And are you still avoiding the virus. It is so awful when you have been so careful. Just finished my pie for tomorrow (thanksgiving) and now to unearth some of the needed decorations (or not)!
ReplyDeleteI hope your husband is feeling better soon and that you can get some relief. Your Fall quilt is absolutely gorgeous! That striped binding is perfection. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Love those colorful fall leaves!
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