Wooly News

It has been a while since I have shared any knitting projects since it is harder for me to find opportunity to get photos of them.  My younger daughter lives in a much colder climate than I do, so I will send her wooly items now and then so she can find good homes for them. Several of them are soon to be on their way to her, so I needed to get on the ball with pictures if I was going to have any at all.  

Here are some of them:

Negative Spaces

Since I was a bit under the weather on Monday, I am getting to this a bit late this week.  Now that I am back to normal (happy sigh), here is a little quilt for your enjoyment.

I named this project Fern Bluff both for the fern pattern in the focal fabric and the actual fern bluffs that are along some nearby walking trails.  This little quilt will be the spring season quilt for above our fireplace. 

As I was working out the quilting patterns, I realized how one pattern created negative spaces in which I could do another pattern--a interesting experiment and something I want to keep in mind with future projects.  The squiggly lines I did in plain blocks created space for a flower design.

I outlined the stars and then echoed the flower design in the middle.

Image Bearer

Sculptor's tools in hand

Love mingling sorrow, joy

Reflecting His heart

Waterlily

Every quilt is an experience.  And every quilt has its own expression.  Some are bright and cheerful.  Some are warm and cozy.  Some just make me smile.  Some are a little aggravating in the process, but we usually end up friends by the end.  And some are just lovely. 

Waterlily falls into the lovely category.  The colors are calm and soothing.  The quilting worked out just right.  It was a pleasure to work on, and tempting to keep for myself.  I hope it is a comfort to who ever receives it.

 A Disappearing Nine Patch done by D.

The border was Pinterest inspired.  Very fun to do.