Recent projects

I've been meaning to post about my recent projects for some time, but it's the "finding the time" part that remains difficult.  I've been busy sewing these past couple of months, but I've been posting more frequent pictures on my instagram  or flickr than I have been here-- so follow me if you want more frequent updates!

So to start, I've finally finished the quilt top for a block-of-the-month project from a year ago. I wasn't sure how to finish it because I only made the main blocks and not the companions, but I'm happy with how it turned out.

Block of the month quilt top

I whipped up a hot pad for a friend in Australia, based on this pattern from the Moda Bake shop (link). I used Family Tree charm pack, and used only the blues/teals. I even busted out the vintage thread I had to make it extra-special.

Vintage thread

I have a lot of leftovers (see below), still deciding if I want to make a few more of these or maybe make a couple more or maybe a table runner?

Family Tree by Deb Strain for Moda

Speaking of table runners, I also finished up a garden-themed table runner for my mom last week, because she loves to garden and when I saw this fabric I thought of her. I'm wishing for spring to get here (it's currently -7C and snowy outside).

 I purchased some paper hexagons a couple months ago and I'm finally using them!

Finally, a little knitting show and tell...

My Larch Cardigan- this was one of the oldest WIP's I had laying around and I'm so happy it's finally complete. The color is okay, people say it's nice, but I'm just not thrilled with it. However, it is very comfy and I'll just overdye it if the color doesn't grow on me.

I'm finally almost done my knit-a-long from Ysolda.  I don't have a new photo (yet) but here's an old one showing off my color choices.

Thanks for reading!