September in Boston Socks

My first finished project this year is a pair of socks I started last year. 

If you go to my daily blog ( curiouslyintertwined) and click the label Yarn or Socks 

you can find in progress pictures. 

Pattern: September Chart from Cuff Club Vol. 2 by Summer Lee Knits 

Yarn: Boston sock yarn from Fiber Hustle purchased at Flock in 2024 (main)

Stroll from Knit Picks in Buoy (heel and toe) 

 Unidentified mini skein (cuff) 

Other notes: I always use a heel flap heel because I can lengthen the flap 

which creates a larger gusset to accommodate my high instep.

 

The One About a Quilt

I'm finally posting about that quilt.

Yesterday we got my quilt hanging system in place.

Today there was enough light to go out and get some pictures. 

It was so fun to work on but took me a very long time to get done. 

The pattern is a free pattern designed by Tula Pink called Bird Seed 

and is available from the Bernina blog. 

I used mostly Anna Maria Horner fabrics

 with some solids and fabrics from my stash thrown in. 

Below are way too many close-ups I hope you'll enjoy. 

I quilted all the gray background the same and the triangles are all the same as well. 

I quilted each seed of the same color with a different design. 

If you've made it to the end, thanks. 

Now I need to blog about the other two quilts

 that I finished before this one that got me back to quilting. 

See you soon.

 

Summer Duds

I've been sewing.

If you've been following me for a while, you know I love the little details,

little tabs and collars,

pockets with trim,

mismatched pockets and sleeves,

and contrasting buttons.

It's all very summery.

It's all little boy.

Wishing you all the good summery things,

Sharon

A Birthday and a Finish

Here is my completed large crochet project shown in progress here and here.  

It is a one handled bucket made for GB#3 for his birthday.  

I imagine him dragging it around.

It was designed to hold these vintage wood blocks that used to belong to his Daddy.

Happy Birthday, big guy!

Birthday Doll

I made this sweet little doll for a sweet little birthday girl. 

The pattern comes from Mollie Makes issue 14. 

I made a few changes to customize her. 

I used felted wool instead of wool felt.  Yes, there is a difference. 

I fused the wool to the base fabric 

and then used decorative machine stitches to secure the edges. 

I cut the front of the shoes differently to give the appearance of a Mary Jane shoe, 

and added a bow to the headband. 

GB#4 (the birthday girl) inspected her face and then promptly 

put the doll's head in her mouth.  

I believe this is the true sign of approval.

Wishing you time to create,

Sharon

Easter Dresses Revealed

As promised, here is the Easter dress reveal.  The patterns above are the ones I used.  

They came from my childhood home, have been in my possession for many years 

and are dated 1959 and 1957.

Dress number one was made for GB#4.

I love the details that are a part of the vintage patterns.

Of course, the dress alone was not enough.  It needed a sweet pinafore.

The back was just as sweet as the front.

The details continue on the pinafore.

Ruffled eyelet trim,

and a scalloped hem complete the look.

GB#4 seems happy with her new outfit.

Dress number two was made for GB#2.  

I used a different floral than the first dress but used the same pink gingham for the accents. 

The details continue on this dress.

It was such a joy to work on and complete these little treasures. 

I love the outcome.  Mom (CJ) was especially thrilled.

And since the girls were dressed in their new duds, 

I took the opportunity to do a quick photo shoot of their whole family. 

(T-Bone and CJ with GB#2 and GB#4)