Two More Blocks

I’ve finished two more blocks for the spring-themed sampler afghan.  That brings the total of finished blocks to twenty, which was my goal– but now that I’ve laid them all out together, I’ve decided to make four more, for a 4 x 6 layout instead of the 4 x 5 I was originally planning.  So […]

Two More Sampler Squares (and Crumb Blocks)

I have two more sampler afghan blocks to share today! Maude in Spring: Pattern:  “Maude”, by Polly Plum (paid pattern, available on Ravelry) This felt like a fairly complicated pattern, in places, but as usual with Polly Plum patterns, the instructions are extremely detailed, which helps.  The “woven corners” (Rnd 8) are particularly tricky, but […]

My First Real Quilt!

I’ve completed my first “real” quilt! (Though I like them, “rag quilts” aren’t the same, in my opinion, as a REAL quilt.  I’ve made a few rag quilts, but this is the first blanket I’ve sewn with a pieced top, a backing, batting, quilting, and binding.) I don’t want to admit how long it took […]

Two More Sampler Blocks (and Crumb Quilting)

Two more blocks done for the sampler!  That makes a total of sixteen. First, it’s the one I “sneak-peeked” last time: “Lise in Spring” Pattern:  Lise, by Polly Plum (pattern available for free on Ravelry) The clever construction is easier than it may appear.  There’s lots of opportunity for color play, as well as good […]