Tuesday, May 28, 2013

More sock yarn squares

Thank you Kim:

BB Sock: Kim

This brings us 60 sock squares completed, or 2/3 of the way there.
31 squares to go on this blanket.
I think this is going to be beautiful when done.

FYI, here's a couple more that I worked on earlier this month, but hadn't yet posted.

BB Sock: Sam

xxx Sam

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Wonky Log Cabin Squares

Look at these beauties:

BB Log Cabin: Terrie

I was at the Denver Quilt Guild meeting last week when Terrie presented me with these lovely wonky log cabin squares for Bertie's Blanket #3. Terrie has a Midas touch when it comes to her crafts - everything is so beautifully created. These squares are no exception. Thank you soo much :)

The other advantage about sharing them at the Quilt Guild meeting is that I was able to pull off a shameless plug for Bertie's Blankets. Not typically my style (and I may have turned the colour of a beetroot when I asked), but it's for a worthwhile cause. A couple of the ladies were interested and I was extremely thankful for this.

I've actually been doing quite a bit of quilting myself recently (I must update my regular blog). All this sewing activity has piqued the interest of Naomi, who asked if she could make a square. Oh yes! I love that she has an interest in crafts. She picked out a bunch of scraps that she liked from my scrap baskets, and we got to work.

Working on our BB square

The wonky log cabin is a perfect beginners pattern because anything goes.  Naomi certainly had fun with this. Here's the end result, another pretty square:

Ta da

In fact, the little miss was soo pleased that she did a happy dance with the final square :o))

 I'm soo happy I could dance

Hope you are having a lovely weekend,
Sam xxx

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day

Wishing you all the very best on this Mother's day.

Today my Sister and Nephew dressed up as super heroes and ran a 10K in aid of Trinity Hospice (where Dad was cared for).  It seemed fitting that my sis was dressed as Wonder Woman - a role that all mother's play :)  Super heroes also seemed such a great tribute to all the wonderful people that work, and volunteer, at hospices everywhere.


Wonder Woman and Iron Man

Since it's the beginning of a new month, I wanted to provide a quick update on Bertie's Blankets for Trinity Hospice:

Blanket 1:  Aran blanket in soothing shades of the sea
  • 45 9"x9" squares needed
  • 39 squares received to date
  • Sooooo very close to the finish line :)

Blanket 2:  Sock yarn blanket in bright, happy colours of the rainbow
  • 91 6"x6" squares needed
  • 56 squares received to date
  • We are past the half way mark

Blanket 3:  Wonky log cabin quilt
  • 45 9"x9" squares needed
  • 7 squares received to date
  • Out of the starting gate...
Wishing you all the very best.
Love,
Sam xxx