Posts from — January 2010

Karis on Colorshock the Cold Away

Here’s the latest entry for the Baby/Quilt gallery- baby Karis, daughter of Joel and Candie.  (click on the ph0to for a better look at this darling.)  They live in Boston, though they used to live in this area. Karis was born a few days before Christmas.  I’m pleased to hear the quilt (called Colorshock the Cold Away) is in use as Karis’s landing spot as she prepares for life as an active wiggler and athlete.

I brought her photo to our recent Friendship Circle meeting, and she is considered to be remarkably cute.  I hope she becomes a member of Red Sox Nation, like her big sister S.  She’s been born in the right place.

Here is another photo of the quilt in process.  I machine pieced and machine quilted this, using fabrics from my stash.  All cotton batting, fabrics, and thread.

Process Photo of Colorshock the Cold Away

Welcome to winter, Karis!  I hope you’re not a grumpy elf anymore.

Sock Yarn and Mohair Fingerless Gloves for BES

I am pleased to say that I am starting 2010 with not only a new look for Slow and Sew, but also a new skill- knitting thumbs.  I have now made two pairs of fingerless gloves, also known as fingerless mittens, or “texting gloves” or “iPod mittens”.  Evidently they are not just all the rage with open air entrepreneurs, but also with the teenage texting set.  The first pair are destined for over the pond, for my cousin BES, who is living near London.

Worsted Weight Wool and Sparkly Stuff Pair

Here is the pair that I just finished, this first day of 2010.  This pair is made with worsted weight wool, and some more sparkly novelty cuffs.  This are not yet destined for a particular owner.  Want them?  I’ll make this pair available to the first commenter.

Here’s hoping in that Resolution kind of way that I learn more this year than just how to make thumbs in knitwear.  Hopefully the cooking and gardening skills will improve, too.