A few weeks ago I picked up the knitting needles (after 30 years of absence in the knitting world) and started to test my skills. Well, the easiest way is to make some small projects – like shawls or scarfs and so I did. Somehow it feels funny to put on shawl when we have 28°C in the sun. But winter will come sooner or later. Also a photo of my “favorite” shop at the moment.
Not only knitting was on my agenda, but also some quilting. I was asked to make a sample of a Lone Star block. The result was not as good as I expected it – a bit too crooked for my taste. I suppose I have to practice more precise piecing.
And my last project over the last few weeks is another quilt for Joan : Lilac Drunkard’s Path. Once more a quilt as you go. I have all 9 blocks pieced, 5 are in lilac and 4 in orange/red hues, each block is 28″ square.
We have spent a wonderful day in Alicante, just wandering through the city and marina, eating some tapas and enjoying an ice cream.
Thanks for stopping, enjoy the rest of your weekend and happy quilting, Barbora
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[…] any new posts lately, I have been busy knitting, sewing and quilting. I am working on the Lilac Drunkard’s Path quilt for Joan, I have helped Jane to complete her Swoon quilt by sewing the blocks together (QAYG […]
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You obviously haven’t lost any of your knitting skills, even after 30 years.
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Thanks and I must admit that I enjoy knitting a lot, the next wool package has already arrived!
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Beautiful scarf! Love the colours!
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Hallo Barbora… das sieht doch alles toll aus – ich vermute stricken ist da wie schwimmen oder Fahrrad fahren… man verlernt es nicht mehr! Das sieht schon lustig aus, strahlender Sonnenschein und Du im dicken Schal. Aber hier in Deutschland ist es nicht anders – wir hatten am ersten Novemberwochenende in Essen noch einmal fast 20°C und meine Geranien auf dem Balkon haben noch mal angefangen zu blühen! Viele Grüße, Annett
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Hi Barbora! What a beautiful yarns you have picked! I love the colours and the light looking pattern you have knitted! Great blocks, too and beautiful photos from your walk! x Teje
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Hi Teje, the colorful yarns really “spoke” to me and that is why I started knitting!
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