Finished Aran Cardigan

I never posted a photo of my Aran cardigan when it was finished. It is a bit big for me but it is really warm. I think I might make another one - eventually.  The light in the photo isn't great but you get the idea anyway.

Crafty progress

Here is an update of what I have been working on over the last few months. 

Socks for Lizzie for Christmas. 

Two hats for Becky.

Maeve's quilt when it was being pinned out.

Riley's quilt when I was pinning it out on the frame.

A pattern picture of a blanket I just started for Katie's baby.

What I have done so far on the blanket.

See I haven't been idle.  I will post more pictures of the quilts when I have them finished.

Aran Cardigan progress

This is the back of the cardigan.

Socks finished

Oh I am a happy bunny. I finished my very first pair of socks tonight. I am very proud of myself. Shame the weather is too hot to wear them now. Ah well they are ready for the rugby season in September.

River of Dreams Exhibition, Limerick

An Angels Story, pattern by Anni Downs

Animal or Alien, pattern by June Gilchrist.

Two of my quilts on display at the 10th annual River of Dreams Exhibition at the Franciscan Church in Limerick this week.  I went to see it this morning and then visited the 10th birthday sale at the Limerick Quilt Centre.  I had a lovely morning thanks to Maeve and Karen.

Current Project

Below is a photo of what I am currently working on.  My sewing room needs a serious clean out before I start my next quilt project (or continue some ufo's) so I decided to try some knitting again.

I have bought wool to make two cardigans but I got a mad notion to try to knit a pair of socks. So far I am very proud of my efforts.  I turned the heel no bother at all.  I stayed up really late last Saturday night.  Once I had finished the ironing I was determined to try it and it worked.

I forgot to post some photos from a quilting workshop I did recently.  The workshop was held at The Limerick Quilt Centre and the wonderful and talented Mary Palmer was the tutor.  My sister Margaret and my niece Katie were also there.  We had a great day.

Lines, bubbles, waves, spirals and flowers.

Until next time, happy knitting and sewing x

Recent Finishes

These are some photos of a baby quilt I finished recently.  The pattern is called I Spy a Four Patch, from Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville.  I really enjoyed making it.  I have also shown a couple of close ups of the quilting.

All of the fabric was from my stash, which I was very pleased about.

This one is a Disappearing 9 Patch. The fabric was a pack I bought from The Fennel Shed last year.  I ordered some fabric for the border from them from the same fabric range.  I am really pleased with how it turned out.

Both of these quilts are on their way to Slovakia.  My husband's friends Marian and his wife recently had twins Adam and Alica.  I hope they like them.

That's all for now, happy sewing x