workman socks

My father always wore these socks called workman socks and when I was little and had small feet/socks one of his socks would become my stocking at Christmas.  So when I saw this pattern on the Bernat yarn site and they had a kit for the yarn I knew I had to order the yarn and make myself a pair. The pattern was free on their site and the yarn is is bernat super value in berry, natural  and grey rang.  

Looking forward to wearing them in a few months

Bibs and the modest lace shawl

Here are some of the bibs I made from flannel. I still have the girl ones to sew up.

 A couple years ago I took a lace knitting class by Kate Atherley at the creative festival.
Kate taught a good class and the modest lace shawl pattern was part of the class along with donated yarn called Red Heart Heart and Soul yarn in ivory. The pattern can be found in Kate's book beyond knit and purl or on Rarely

I finally pulled out the shawl and finished it.

July 1st Canada celebrates  it's 150th birthday. Fabric companies came out with fabrics covering the maple leaf, the flag, beaver and moose along with panels covering each province, the capitol of Canada etc. I picked out a couple panels and some fabrics. One made it into the quilt wall hanging below. I have another two which will be turned into placemats or table toppers. Have not decided yet which it will be but will decide soon as July 1st is just around the corner.

Some more crafts I have done

This doll quilt was also donate to the HCC office to use for Christmas gifts. Fabric was left over from a cushion set made for my rocking chair

A little something I made at a library activity

 

For Mother's day my oldest DD got me a ticket to Empty Bowl for lunch. We get to go and pick out a pottery bowl made and donated to this lunch. Several restaurants donated soups/breads etc. All funds raised from this meal goes to the food bank. My favourite was the sweet potato and coconut soup. This is the bowl I picked out.

 

 

A few items for DGD

Catching up on some sewing etc that I have done.

Got a picture of DGD wearing the knitted pullover I made for her birthday.

Below is a picture of her Easter dress. Still have to make a matching one for her doll. It's next on my sewing list.

HCC blankets

The HCC office mitten tree takes donations of yarn for knitters to make into mittens or hats. They received the following yarn

Two big balls of this yarn and I was asked to make something out of it for them so I made these

I turned each ball into doll blankets and sent them to the office. They do Christmas gifts for children  and by making the doll blankets they will be able to include them with a doll as a gift. Perfect use of the yarn if you ask me and the office seem to agree.

Fabric choices for baby quilt that I am having second thoughts on

 The above picture is of the backing and the picture below is of the border/binding