Monday, February 23, 2015

Huge Fresh Cut Finish!

Well, I finally got this done!  It measures a whooping 96" x 108", and has amazing Hobb's Wool Batting.  I am not completely daft, I realize that our bed is only queen size.  The problem is that Treasure likes to roll up like a burrito, and I like to have only my nose poking up out of the top of the covers.  Top that off with our room being the coldest in the house, and you begin to understand why we were sleeping under three quilts and a blanket.  Needless to say, the bed is much easier to make now!
Most of the fabric is from Heather Baileys Fresh Cut line.  Sadly to say, I started this quilt so long ago, that most of it is from the original run of the fabric.  You know the quilt should be finished when the re-print is hard to find!!!  Of course it would have been nearly impossible to quilt without my Juki.


Had to push all the clutter to the side to show you the room!  Needing to start the Spring cleaning.  You may spot a cobweb or two.  Did spruce up the quilt rack with my Tutti Fruity Quilt.
So glad I had enough yardage to make some matchy pillow cases. 




My baby blanket still hangs on my wall.  I need to move it over a little.  My new curtains hang over farther.  Unfortunately that means I have to buy paint to patch the wall....blurg.  The shelf holds odd bits of memories.  

On another wall I have hung up the quilt that Treasure and I used to fight over  sleep with.  I still love Rainy Days and Mondays, made so long ago.
In case anyone is interested in the wool batting, Treasure and I both agree it is the best!  Last night we slept with a sheet, blanket and this quilt.  So much lighter than the metric ton of quilts we are used to sleeping under.  Usually my feet are so cold by the time I go to bed that it takes an hour or so to warm up enough to sleep.  I was warm in mere minutes, but didn't get overly hot.  Treasure said it was the best sleep he had in a long time.  I've used this batting before in a quilt for my Mother-in-Love, but this is the first one I have kept.  It quilts like butter!

Linking up with:

Randi

Blessings,

KT

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Keeping Out of Trouble



The Camel ear warmer and scarf set above is made of soft acrylic yarn for easy care and durability.  The pretty stitch I used made it almost double thick as well as adding great texture.


This scarf is proving to be difficult to part with.  The 100% wool got softer the more I worked with it!


I just love super bulky yarn, and this roving worked up beautifully


It's also my favorite style.  The ends are sewn together, leaving it long enough to double up for a snug neck warmer.


Leave it single, and you can keep your ears warm...


or protect yourself from a drafty zipper....

or even use it to wrap your shoulders in a chilly restaurant.

I know because that is how I use mine.  I just hate being cold!

Both of these are available at The Dropped Bobbin

Blessings,

KT

Thursday, January 8, 2015

A Humble Step Forward

 
Well, when I decided to go ahead and open a little shop, I didn't count on one thing in particular...

 
and that is that putting the things you make up for sale makes you feel almost...

 
naked.


I miss summer!
 





 
Destashing is not as intimidating!!
 
All these things are now listed at The Dropped Bobbin.
 
Hope you are all warm and well.
 
Blessings,
 
KT
 
 

Thursday, January 1, 2015

In with the New!!!

Happy New Year!!
 
I (finally) just opened my own very own Etsy shop, The Dropped Bobbin.  So far I have listed the few patterns that I had previously posted on instagram.   Right now it is a plain little corner of the web, but I am hoping to grow!  Soon I will be listing some baby quilts, and a crocheted afghan.  Also thinking of listing some vintage milk glass at some point in the future.  But for now, here is a small sample of what you will find:





 
 
Also, joining Leasa in Sew My Stash 2015.  Going to operate on a use it or lose it basis this year!!
 
 
Hope you all take a minute to check out my shop now and then as I add to the store!

Blessings,

KT