2020

Two Strip Quilts are finished from Jan's Quilts

Two jelly roll strip quilts complete. I finished binding them yesterday. The second photo shows the back of one. These are part of my PreCut Challenge to use my stash.

I used a batik jelly roll and a Kaffe Fassett jelly roll. The Kaffee roll only had 29 strips while the batik one had the normal 40 strips. I removed the black batik because who needs a black batik and added 12 solid strips that I cut from my stash. Then I shuffled everything a couple of times and divided them into two stacks. This is the result. I've ...

added by Jan 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , finish , jelly roll , jelly roll.race , precut challenge

October Art from Becca's Crazy Projects

October is Inktober. While I'm not much of a pencil or pen artist, I am a big fan of digital art. I love my undo. Layers are also a super-handy feature. With paper and pen you only get the one chance. Based on tutorial by Art with Flo.

I'm pretty much complete rubbish with following prompts for these sorts of things so I just do what makes me happy. This was done following a tutorial by Art with Flo. If you're new to digital art and Procreate I recommend checking YouTube for some tutorials to help you ...

added by Becca 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , art , drawing , instagram , ipad , shopping , tool tip

Going Home Sweater from Becca's Crazy Projects

I stacked up some of my glorious loot from Aunt Betty so I could settle on something.

I pulled this cute little print and a coordinating solid.

The pattern is the Going Home Sweater by Ellie & Mac.

I want to tell you I love this pattern but I don't. I love the quality of the pattern and the directions. What I don't love is that neckline. I'm not one to show off and I wear t-shirts with a crew neck almost every day. Yes, every day. For work. This neckline just didn't suit my comfort zone ...

added by Becca 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , aunt betty , crazy , fabric , garment , jersey , knit , maryland , md , pattern , project , projects , sew , sewing , t-shirt

» Pat Sloan's Blog

Hip Hip Hurrah!! The Final block for Out West, which is on schedule, is today! Plus stop #4 on my Morrison Park tour

Morrison Park tour - Amy Ellis with a giveaway!
Out West- Last Block
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***Stop #4 on my Morrison Park Fabric tour!***

On Stop #4 of my Morrison Park Fabric with Benartex tour is Amy Ellis, a friend for many years. She runs really super fun projects & challenges online, is a Baby lock ambassador with me, a talented longarmer, author and publisher of the magazine Curated Quilts. She told me the Youth issue ...

added by PatSloan 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , 2020 out west , morrison , morrison park , out , park , west

Aunt Betty Strikes Again from Becca's Crazy Projects

In case you haven't heard of Aunt Betty, you should check out my tagged blog posts on the matter. If you want a quick primer, you should check out this Professor Pincushion video which explains it all.

Over the last couple weeks a friend of mine has been cleaning up her sewing room. Partly to clear the clutter and partly to make room to work. Some of that decluttering went to the thrift store and some came to me. I am like an overzealous fosterer when it comes to fabric. I love it so much I can't say ...

added by Becca 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , aunt betty , crazy , fabric , garment , jersey , knit , maryland , md , project , projects , sew , sewing , t-shirt

New iPad and Procreate from Becca's Crazy Projects

Somehow I managed to own this iPad mini for about five years and never dropped it hard enough to crack the screen and then, in one day I dropped it twice in about 10 minutes and this is what I ended up with. I decided it was time to buy a new iPad.

If you already have an iPad setting up your new one is a snap. It is as simple as turning them both on and following the on-screen prompts. I was up and running in about 10 minutes. All my apps and files were copied over so the ...

added by Becca 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , art , drawing , ipad , shopping , tool tip

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

This pair was made using the leftovers from a couple of Knit Picks Duos. Both gradients paired nicely with some Uneek Fingering I used to make myself a pair of socks last year. These are just wonderful!

This pair used some different purple yarns from Knit Picks. I really like how these came out.

So no one thinks I save all the matching socks for myself, here is a pair I knit last week using Knit Picks Static (the same fingering base as Stroll). These were a fun surprise and I'm glad I gave the yarn a try. I ...

added by Becca 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , etsy , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , monster socks , socks , tool , tool tip , yarn

Mosaic Crochet from Becca's Crazy Projects

I've been working on this mosaic crochet blanket for a couple weeks. It might look a little wonky but blocking will fix that.

The fabric is very nice and has a nice weight to it. This is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes. I'm just changing colors a I come to the end of a ball of yarn. It's so nice to not have to think about it too much.

If you want to check out mosaic crochet I recommend watching some of Tinna's videos on YouTube. She is very patient and has so much to ...

added by Becca 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , aunt betty , book , crafty , crazy , crochet , design , project , projects , yarn

Postage Stamp Swap from Becca's Crazy Projects

When I heard Mary (@mary_thecuriousquilter) was hosting a charm square swap I jumped in with both feet and my considerable collection of 2.5" squares of fabric. I've had some really good luck and some really bad luck with swaps in the past. I went into this one with high hopes and I was not disappointed.

The first step, for me, was sorting through my collection of 2.5" squares. I have been cutting these little pieces of fun for quite a while now. This is what the collection looked like before I started sorting.

This is what it ...

added by Becca 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , charm , maryland , md , postage , quilt , quilting , scrap , sew my stash , stamp , swap

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

What it looks like when I'm knitting monster socks. The little ball of yarn on the left is the alternate yarn. The little hank on the right (just above the number 225) is the main yarn. I switch back and forth between the yarns every two rows of plain knitting.

The heels and toes are knit with only the main yarn. This is to ensure I can keep good tension while knitting the short rows for the heel and toe.

No two are the same! I love these more than I should admit. Want to check out the socks ...

added by Becca 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , etsy , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , monster socks , socks , tool , tool tip , yarn

Knit Picks from Becca's Crazy Projects

I swear the people that wrote the new Blogger drafting tool had no idea how the old one really worked. So many features I relied on are now gone. Thanks for the "upgrade".

Last weekend I received my latest order from Knit Picks. I should stay away from their website because there are so many good things.

This small box was packed with delightful yarn.

Stroll Tweed was on sale and I have a soft spot for sales. This yarn is as soft as the rest of the Stroll line and perfect for socks, mittens, and gloves.

Then there was ...

added by Becca 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , etsy , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , monster socks , socks , tool , tool tip , yarn

Florid Bloom from Becca's Crazy Projects

I just want to say upfront that I really, really, really dislike the new Blogger interface. They made it easier for mobile users, which I support, but the changes pretty much make working with the tool on a desktop a complete pain in the ass. I'm not sure why they didn't stick with what works for desktop users and let the new stuff be used by mobile users. It's like they assumed everyone was using mobile for blogging and they could ignore the world of desktop users. I'm not averse to change, just change that seems ...

added by Becca 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , adventure , crazy , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , wedding

☕ Announcing - NEXT Block Wed Sew Along from Pat Sloan's Blog

Our Next Block Wednesday Sew Along Theme is 'Cozy Things'... it's going to be a super fun 9 block quilt

***Cozy Things Mystery Sew Along Details***

This sew along theme is inspired by all things 'Cozy'. I have some fun ideas that will bring us into fall and winter, when we can all use some coziness!

DETAILS:

RUNS: October 14, 2020 to December 16, 2020
Blocks: 9 blocks, One new block a week. Finished block size 12" finished
SIZE: Lap size - DOWNLOAD the Supply list WITH layout below
Type Of Blocks: pieced
TIMING - Wednesday around 7:30am EST. Email ...

added by PatSloan 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2020 , 2020 cozy things , cozy , things

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

What's going on here? The purple is my setup bonnet (used to load onto the needles to start the work), yellow is my waste yarn (usually a cheap acrylic of the same weight as the sock), and the black is the cuff of a monster sock. The hung hem is quick and easy and makes a great cuff. I make the cuffs on both socks in a monster sock pair the same so you can tell which one goes with which, not that it really matters with monster socks.

Those tails will be trimmed when I finish the sock ...

added by Becca 3 years, 8 months ago. under 2020 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , etsy , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , monster socks , socks , tool , tool tip , yarn

Quilting in Black and White from Becca's Crazy Projects

Picking thread for a quilt is just as important, and fun, as picking the fabrics. In this case, I went with the lightest gray to coordinate with the white-on-white backing.

The quilting I planned and the quilting I got didn't match but I really like the result.

Here is a view of the back of the quilt so you can see the texture. The wood grain ended up a little more organic than I planned but I really like the texture.

Ready to box up and send by to the top maker for her to finish.

And for anyone ...

added by Becca 3 years, 8 months ago. under 2020 , adventure , crazy , custom , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter

The Bird Dress from Becca's Crazy Projects

I follow Cal Patch on Instagram and her sewing adventures are always a pleasure. Last week she shared her version of the Bird Dress and I was intrigued.

I've been collecting worn t-shirts for a while so this was the perfect project because it is designed to use those tees to make a color-blocked garment. Sadly, I took only one progress shot, this one before I attached the pockets to the front.

I made this using two black, two blue, and one maroon tee.

One of those had some words on the front that are now on the back ...

added by Becca 3 years, 8 months ago. under 2020 , crazy , fabric , garment , jersey , maryland , md , project , projects , sew , sewing , t-shirt

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last Sunday I attempted to knit a sock to pair with one I had knit earlier in the week. I made it to the toe and realized I had made an error. This little collection of re-wound balls shows how that sock ended up. Sometimes I get more out of my yarn than a single use.

On my next attempt I managed to finish that second sock. I love these scrappy monster socks.

If you would like a pair of socks machine knit just for you, stop by my Etsy shop and send me a note. I'm sure we ...

added by Becca 3 years, 8 months ago. under 2020 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , etsy , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , monster socks , socks , tool , tool tip , yarn

» Pat Sloan's Blog

Hum that tune, it's block #8 of my Block of the Month 'Out West'....

*** Block #8 ***

The music of the West! Do you love a great line dance tune, a ballad, something new or something old? Leave me a comment I'd love to hear some names of songs or bands!

Years ago Gregg and I saw the Sweethearts of the Rodeo perform, they were fabulous.

Cowboy Saying of the month:

"Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time."

Below:

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The downloads are highlighted in ...

added by PatSloan 3 years, 8 months ago. under 2020 , 2020 out west , out , west

Florid Bloom from Becca's Crazy Projects

Part 1

I wanted to try out the Florid Bloom template set and Double Wedding Ring Quilts book from Victoria Findlay Wolfe. I pulled out my stack of 1930s reproduction prints and cut out some pieces.

This is where the Fiskars Rotating Cutting Mat came in handy. I don't use it often but sometimes I find the project that really needs a rotating cutting mat.

See how nice and neat!

I had a pretty good collection of prints but this project will likely get me to end of the 1930s prints.

Here is the first layout I did once ...

added by Becca 3 years, 8 months ago. under 2020 , adventure , crazy , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , wedding

Dotted Rays Finish from Becca's Crazy Projects

I estimate the bind-off for this shawl was 450+ stitches. It wasn't quick but it is always satisfying to finish a knit project.

Here it is before blocking.

I love wet blocking to open up lace and create a little drama.

See how those double-yarn-overs open up!

I love this shawl for its simplicity while knitting and the impact it makes as a finished object.

My guess is this is about 250 grams and a good size.

Now I all I need is some cooler weather so I can wear it. Details, including the pattern and yarn source can ...

added by Becca 3 years, 8 months ago. under 2020 , crazy , knit , knitting , maryland , md , needle , project , projects , shawl , travel , yarn

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