More sock yarn squares

Thank you 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.



xxx Sam

Wonky Log Cabin Squares

Look at these beauties:



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.



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:



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

 

Hope you are having a lovely weekend,
Sam xxx

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