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Brushing Off the Dust

I've been busy busy but have neglected to update this blog. But I'm going to change that. So let's see.

Currently I have a couple of projects cast on. I'm almost finished with a blanket for Magdalena. It's using the same pattern that I used for Carmina's blanket, but Magdalena picked out the yarn. I've been working on a afghan for my Mom. It's knit in 12"x12" squares that are pieced together at the end. I'm loving this because the squares knit up quick and I'm not stuck in what feels like a gigantic project (if that makes any sense). And the last project I'm working on currently is slippers for Erich because he complains about his feet getting cold all.of.the.time.

Ready for Winter

I finished Magdalenas hat today. It's super cute. The picture doesn't show you the details in the wool, but the orange has little specks of red in it. I'd LOVE to knit her a wool coat, and even have the pattern. But I would have had to start that last winter. heh. Now that I have the hat done, I can color coordinate the jacket. And I have some wool left so hopefully I can make her some mittens. When I lanolize these things, they'll be waterproof and warm, ready for playing in the snow!

Martin Baby Blanket

Don't you hate when you really really want to make something nice and special for someone and just never get that extra shove you want? Ever since an online friend of mine got pregnant, I've wanted to make something for her new arrival. Between everything currently on my plate, and with me suffering from a bit of depression, I've neglected this task.

So I had decided to try one of those knot blankets. But after starting it, I decided that it sucked and so I pitched it. And I made one of these. The satin binding is kind of a PITA to sew on, but I'm sure it would be better the next time I do it. I really like it. It's super soft and will be great as a tummy time blanket or a car seat blanket. It has a few imperfections, but hey that goes along with home made stuff, right? :)

Each side is a different Classic Pooh print.

Fairy Princess Sheets

This flannel was bought at a great price during the Firefly Sale at Joanns. I've been looking for flannel sheets for Magdalena with no success so I decided to make her her own sheet set. I bought a pattern, but the fabric wasn't wide enough to use. So I just measured the dimensions of the crib mattress. I cut that out of the fabric, finished the raw hems and attached elastic. I didn't do an elastic casing as I don't think it will matter much since the elastic is on the wrong side and next to the mattress. I finished the set with a standard pillowcase and flat sheet.