Monday, April 19, 2010

Design Wall Monday

My design wall hasn't changed - after a unsuccessful attempt on sewing 'Simply a bloom' rows together, I came across several hurdles.
So instead of sewing, I am ripping seams apart. Most likely the zig-zag applique stitch in between regular straight stitch threw me off with my 1/4 inch seam allowance. Several times I found the needle in the far left position... Oops.
Please have a look at other design walls that are listed on Judy's blog.
Since I don't want to bore you with just the same photo from last week, I throw in one more of the latest sock. After the Spring socks were completed and are regularly in use, meet Spice sock # 1.
Once you have figured out your measurements and favorite yarn, it is so much easier to quickly start another sock. No fancy yarn here ( just Patons Kroy Socks yarn), but it works for me: I like knitting with it, it doesn't itch when I wear it and after several washes the Spring socks still look great.

Have a great week,
Barb

3 comments:

  1. I like both the quilt and the socks. I found a new yarn shop today and bought yet another ball of sock yarn. I am working on my second pair of socks ever. I really like yours.

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  2. I am with you! I spend nearly as much time ripping as I do sewing!

    But it is certainly a great quilt! I love the squares, and I am really into squares this year.

    glen

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  3. Love your socks. Be sure to check out Bumble Beans today (Tuesday) to see YOUR blocks!!! So very pretty!! Also, can you go to the hockey game tonight? (sorry, I don't have tickets) They need your presence at the rink - they need to win tonight!! GO WINGS!!

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