quilting

Beginning a Scrap Quilt

As I mentioned in my post on using up knit scraps, I don’t like to throw fabric away, even fabric scraps that are far too small to become a garment.  Although today fabric for quilting is a big market, historically, quilters often used whatever bits of leftover fabric they had lying around.  I approach quilting… Read More Beginning a Scrap Quilt

knitting

Swirl Sweater

Although I definitely sew more clothes these days, knitting was my first love.  I almost always have something on the needles, even if it takes me a little longer to get it done.  This project is actually my third from the wonderful book knit, Swirl! These sweaters have a unique construction.  They are all based… Read More Swirl Sweater