Two-By-Two Baby Quilts

Two-By-Two Baby Quilts

Two-by-Two quilts for my cousin’s two boys.

Pattern: Two-By-Two by It's Sew EmmaFabric: ABC XYZ Fat Quarter Bundle by Stacy Lest Hsu My cousin is expecting a baby boy in April, so I made these adorable "Fraternal" baby quilts — the second is for her two-year-old son. This pattern, Two-by-Two by It's Sew Emma, was so fun and quick to make, I'd love to make it again using scraps or fussy-cut novelty fabric. When I was browsing for fabric, I immediately fell in love with a fat quarter bundle called "ABC XYZ" by Stacy Lest Hsu for Moda Fabrics. The bundle came with thirty-two fat quarters which...
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FO: Carillon Shawl

FO: Carillon Shawl

This brioche and lace confection is a most welcome edition to living my best Victorian Goth life.

Pattern: Carillon Shawl by Leela FrankombeYarn: Voolenvine Yarns, Smitten DK - "Opal" + "Rochester" (2 skeins of each color)Needle Size: US 8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd5zoxZRV1c I love how this shawl combines brioche and lace knitting! Granted, it's been a while since I've employed these knitting techniques and found myself ripping back and re-knitting some rows. Nevertheless, I persevered and and very happy with the finished object. It's a "shlanket" for sure!
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Back on the Hook: Reviving My Battenberg Crochet Blanket

Back on the Hook: Reviving My Battenberg Crochet Blanket

After four years, my Battenberg crochet blanket is back in business!

You know how it is – sometimes we start a project with all the enthusiasm in the world, and then, poof! It gets tucked away, almost forgotten. Well, that's exactly what happened with my Battenberg crochet blanket. But guess what? It's made a comeback! A need to shake things up. Rewind to 2020, amidst the Pandemic lockdown. Everything felt so dark and repetitive, and like many, it was stressing me out big time. Panic attacks were a regular thing and my knitting mojo? Practically non-existant. As someone who has a constant need to create, this was not cool. I desperately...
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My Knitting and Crochet Projects 2023 Round-Up

My Knitting and Crochet Projects 2023 Round-Up

Sharing a round up of all my completed 2023 knitting and crochet projects!

Today, I'm sharing a round-up of all my completed 2023 knitting and crochet projects. To be honest, with all the quilting I've been doing, I'm surprised how many garments and accessories I managed to finish! Without further ado, let's get into it. I hope these 2023 knitting and crochet projects inspire you to make something amazing in the new year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or-WDdcmJA0 1. Kismet Knitted Sweater The Kismet Sweater, is designed by Rachel Illsley and was knitted with my own Voolenvine Yarns. I used the colorways "Grimm", "Poe", "Laudanum", and "Weep" — all dyed on my Nouveau base. Colorwork projects are...
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A Quick and Easy Holiday Gift: Thimble Blossoms’ Merry Stockings Quilting Pattern

A Quick and Easy Holiday Gift: Thimble Blossoms’ Merry Stockings Quilting Pattern

Quilted Christmas stockings with the ‘Merry Stockings’ pattern and “Reading Nook” Ruby Star Society fabric for handmade holiday magic!

When it comes to love languages, mine is gift-giving — especially the handmade kind. However, as much as I'd love to knit a sweater for every friend and their dog, time's not exactly on my side. Cue Thimble Blossoms Merry Stockings Quilting Pattern! I took a break from my current works in progress to create these fun (and incredibly quick!) Christmas stockings for knitting friends. We're having a little holiday swap this week, and I can't wait to gift these stockings to them filled, with special treats like macaroons and tea! What's great about Thimble Blossoms Merry Stockings quilting pattern...
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Two-By-Two Baby Quilts

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