Merry Christmas

Avery James Little Quilt

 Pattern used: Sewing with Nancy's Column Quilts. I purchased the Book and DVD. This is the 3rd quilt sewn from this DVD.   This little quilt was on the bonus section and using the fussy cut for the animal print fabric.






http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/column+quilts+book.do


Also makes a nice size to cover up baby in his baby carseat.
Here's a google image link to Sewing with Nancy  Columm  Quilts

https://www.google.com/search?q=sewing+with+nancy+column+quilts&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=XO6lUqrkFqTA2AWbrYCoAw&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1227&bih=541

Using some more scrap fabrics to make Avery James tummy quilt. A nice option about the column quilts they are quilt as you go.   I didn't choose this opition this time as I wanted to use up left over scraps.  For the backing used up the green minky from previous quilts.

The Top Down Icelandic Sweater

I am sure this sweater would look better with snow in the background, however today was another beautiful fall day.

 Here is the finished sweater I knit taking  Craftsy Class:  The Top-Down Icelandic Sweater. Craftsy.com
The Yarn is Lopi and from a kit on the Craftsy website.
Interesting how the yarn softened after a soak and block per class instructions.

Designer Ragga Eiríksdóttir 

 I learned some "new to me techniques." How to Steek, a new ribbing, new cast on, working with three colors together.

Moda Bake Shop Simply Stacked Squares Quilt

I loved the pattern when I first viewed  on Moda Bake Shop site and the blue fabric she used for her quilt. http://www.modabakeshop.com/2013/06/simply-style-stacked-squares-quilt.html   However I made mine with green squares, adding some other colors.  Using up a lot of stash.
The back is a light green minky also from my stash.

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Binding in Yellow

A Pair of Sock's and a Quilt

Enjoyed working with this yarn. The colors are fantastic for a pair of men’s socks. Didn’t try to match

 

 Project info as shown on Ravelry

Name

Ed' Wool Socks

Pattern

Vanilla Socks on Circular Needles by Nenah Galati

Craft

Knitting

Made for

Edward

Tags

• 2013
• circular
• cuff-down
• galati
• knit
• round
• socks
• superwash

Needle and yarn

Needle

US 1½ - 2.5 mm

Yarn

Patons Kroy Socks Ragg Shades

How much?

1.75 skeins = 290.5 yards (265.6m)

Colorway

Blue Brown Marl

Dye lot

30181

Color family

Brown

Purchased at

JoAnns 

                           

 Hannah's First Quilting Project 

Quilt: 47 Half Square Triangles

Finished Size on pattern: 36 x48. However            she added some length to the top and sides, to make a larger quilt. 

 

 http://generationqmagazine.com/mod-chevron-baby-quilt/

Backed with a Black Minky Fabric. Such a cozy soft quilt for cold winter days. 

Easy Vegan Vegetable Soup

We love soup and usually have some kind of homemade soup each week. This week is the very easy vegetable soup. I only took a few pictures this time will try and add more next time I make the soup. 
You can adapt and add your favorite vegetables. 

Ingredients
8 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 large Bottles V8 juice Regular & Spicy
2 cups frozen cut green beans
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
3 Potatoes cubed
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 Cups Chopped Spinach
3/4 Cup Barley
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Preparation

Directions
In a Dutch oven,place V8's the carrots, potatoes onions, celery and garlic; bring to a boil. Turn to simmer for 1 hours or until carrots tender . Stir in the remaining ingredients. bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables, barley and spinach are tender. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 10 servings

 Vegetable Juice

 Potatoes

 Carrots 

50 Napkins warning lot's of photo's

We have always used cloth napkins: It was time to make some new ones:
 Using a 15.5 x 15.5 square cut out adult napkins: Material 2 yards of each design makes 8.

 Lined each with a matching background: Right sides together leave opening and top stitched turned edge.

 The little one's napkins were made from 1/2 yard: Makes 3 smaller napkins

Even made some Christmas napkins :

Mondo Cable Cardi Completed

 Top Down Cardigan With Cable up the front

Pattern By Bonne Marie Burns/Chic Knits Designs

 Started on February 1, 2013 and Completed April 2, 2013

 Knit on needles: Size: 6 & 8.  Yarn from Stash: Lions-Brand Wool Ease Heathers Twist. Color Way: Blue Mist.

Baby Gifts

 Crochet Baby blanket using stash yarn. Pattern free on Ravelry Bubbles Baby Blanket.  Good size to use for stroller or carseat. Kaitlyn's cute little 17 year old platypus on top of blanket.

 Knitted 5 Hour baby Sweater: It took me a little longer then five hours. however it was a quick fast project. Top down. Also using up stash yarn.

 Matching baby booties a very fast project knit and then sew up the back and bottom

 All the patterns can be found free on Ravelry.