tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162320662024-03-13T15:09:16.053-04:00Hooks, Sticks & WheelsA blog mostly about my fiber and fabric addictionsMadelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.comBlogger372125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-74586135645360291022014-05-29T20:55:00.001-04:002014-05-29T20:55:31.613-04:00Bee Sweet BagI finished my bag for the May project for the Big City Bag Sew Along over at Sewing with Squeak. This months project is the Bee Sweet Bag. I used the left over fabric from the previous months project instead of the coordinating fabric that I had planned to use. I don't like these handles and wished I had left them off. This was a really simple pattern and I had no problems at all making this bag.<br />
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I'm still using scraps leftover from the Toes in the Sand block of the month project. This project is the Seaside Runner another pattern by Jaybird Quilts. This runner was a snap to cut and piece. It went together easily as all the Jaybird patterns do.</div>
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Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-5629607073933611452014-05-13T20:53:00.000-04:002014-05-13T20:53:22.998-04:00Candy Dish PillowsI made a few more Candy Dish pillows. A really fun pattern from Jaybird Quilts. They pillow goes together really fast. <br />
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Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-30125709909747158902014-04-28T19:21:00.000-04:002014-04-28T19:23:12.184-04:00Wonderland BagThe April project for the Big City Bags Sew Along (Big City Bags is a book by Sara Lawson at <a href="http://www. sewsweetness.com/" target="_blank">Sew Sweetness</a>) over at <a href="http://sewingwithsqueak.blogspot.com/2014/04/big-city-sew-along-wonderland-bag.html" target="_blank">Sewing With Squeak</a> was the Wonderland Bag. I think this pattern was a lot easier than last month's clutch. I substituted some of the materials. I used Annies Soft and Stable instead of the recommended Thermolam Plus Fusible Fleece and I used Pellon Peltex 70 instead of the Pellon 520 Deco-Fuse. In addition, I used 23" handles and not the 28" handles called for in the book.<br />
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Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-59682404917103967722014-03-25T06:11:00.000-04:002014-03-25T06:11:27.863-04:00Meringue ClutchLast month I came across a sew along over at Sewing with Squeak. The sew along runs for a year and each month a bag from Big City Bags is the featured project. The SAL started in January however I didn't find about it until February so I didn't make the first featured bag yet.<br />
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Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-40174614081780565162013-07-14T18:10:00.000-04:002013-07-14T18:10:35.464-04:00Camp Loopy 2013: Project TwoProject two for Camp Loopy 2013 is done. Requirement was to knit a pattern that has been popular with other knitters,
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Designer: <a href="http://tossingthestash.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Laura Aylor </a></div>
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Yarn: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/spud--chloe-fine" target="_blank">Spud & Chloe Fine</a></div>
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It was a nice relaxing knit. Just what I needed after the craziness of last month's traveling. </div>
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I'm in San Diego for a few weeks for work. Imagine my surprise when I discover there's a shop hop scheduled the same time. So my weekend was spent shop hopping or quilter's running as they call it.</div>
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I hopped the Area 4 Shops. I visited 4 on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. </div>
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Passport turned in at last shop. It would be nice to win one of the prizes.</div>
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Here is my loot. I already mailed it back home. We'll see if it arrives before I do.</div>
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Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-56595619623950526372013-06-09T17:55:00.001-04:002013-06-09T17:55:37.335-04:00Camp Loop 2013: Project OneCamp Loopy has begun for this year. The requirement for Project one was to knit or crochet a project of at least 375 yards with a lace or fingering weight yarn that you had not used before. <br />
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Loved this pattern. It was quick to knit this bag. I don't like how the Kureyon felts though. This was a gift for my friend Patti.<br />
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Pattern: Daybreak by Stephen West</div>
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I met my knitting pal Loren in Philly and we went together on the bus. I again went on a bus trip sponsored by Rosie's Yarn Cellar. It was a fantastic day.
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Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-81058018859929675732013-04-30T18:16:00.000-04:002013-06-11T18:16:31.686-04:00Scarfs for OthersHere are two scarfs I knitted for gifts. The first for my friend Gail and the second for my grandson Naseem.<br />
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Pattern: Wingspan</div>
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Yarn: Noro Kureyon Sock</div>
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Pattern: Handsome Scarf</div>
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Yarns: Berroco Vintage and Vintage Chunky </div>
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I knitted a third and final Color Affection. I gave away the previous two and wanted one for myself. I made it with yarn I purchased in January at Vogue Knitting Live in NYC. Nice yarn!</div>
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/color-affection" target="_blank">Color Affection</a> by Veera Valimaki</div>
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Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering <div style="text-align: center;">
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I made a quilt and a pillow cover in celebration of Valentine's Day. </div>
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Pillow was made using the Lil Twister Template and the <a href="http://www.conniekresin.com/2013/02/twisting-heart-valentine-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Twisting Heart Valentine Tutorial</a> </div>
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The quilt was made from Moda Jelly Roll "Kissing Booth" using the J<a href="http://www.heirloomcreations.net/sewing-tips/the-jelly-roll-1600/" target="_blank">elly Roll 1,600 Quilt Pattern</a>.</div>
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Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-1830786928334842792013-02-01T18:04:00.000-05:002013-02-18T08:55:45.263-05:00Birdie Fling BagI took a bag class at <a href="http://www.thevillagequilter.com/" target="_blank">The Village Quilter </a>with a few of my quilting buddies. I could have easily made the bag myself but it is fun to sew with others. And of course, support the local quilt store/small businesses.<br />
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Pattern: Birdie Fling by Amy Butler</div>
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I like this bag. It is nice and roomie. I haven't decided if I'm going to keep it or give it away.</div>
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To see the bags my friends made, visit the <a href="http://jerseygirlquilters.blogspot.com/2013/01/birdie-sling-bags.html" target="_blank">Jersey Girl Quilters Blog</a>.</div>
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I went to <a href="http://www.vogueknittinglive.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=46373&" target="_blank">Vogue Knitting Live</a> which was held at the New York Marriott Marquis in Time Square. I took NJ Transit into the city, spent 4 hours (which was more than enough time) at VKL. I went through the marketplace twice and saw two fashions shows. <a href="http://nickyepstein.com/" target="_blank">Nicky Epstein's</a> was really, really nice. I then met my BFF at Virgils for lunch, went shopping and came home. A very enjoyable day.</div>
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<br />Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-62168830708704364022012-12-03T11:19:00.000-05:002013-01-01T11:20:51.064-05:00Christmas Quilts<div style="text-align: center;">
I made quilts for my mom and my sister for Christmas.</div>
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<br />Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-71991645088172680342012-11-25T14:03:00.000-05:002013-01-01T11:15:39.176-05:00Birthday GoodiesThe Jerseygirl Quilters had a sewing day and we celebrated my birthday. Again I was amazed at all the good stuff they gave me. This will keep me busy for a longgggggggggg time. Thanks Jerseygirls. You ladies are the best.<br />
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I also got a nice gift certificate for Olde City Quilts, along with some yummy candy (this I really didn't need) from my kids. Thank you kiddies! <br />
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Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-54211263357342927722012-11-18T20:58:00.000-05:002013-02-18T09:04:31.718-05:00Quilt Shop VisitsI spent two weeks in San Diego working. I was able to find and visit two quilt shops while there. I bought just enough fabric to cause my luggage to be overweight. Nothing that a bit of rearranging couldn't handle.<br />
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<a href="http://www.quiltinaday.com/retail/" target="_blank">Quilt in a Day in San Marcos, CA.</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.fatquartersquiltshop.com/main.html" target="_blank">Fat Quarters Quilt Shop, Vista, CA</a></div>
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<br />Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-66641423537344380492012-10-27T07:30:00.001-04:002012-10-27T07:30:45.487-04:00Two Projects Done<div style="text-align: center;">
This week I got two knitting projects finished.</div>
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/nimbus/nimbus.html" target="_blank">Nimbus</a></div>
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Yarn: <a href="http://www.woolbearers.net/storename/woolbearers/ViewDept-267100.aspx" target="_blank">Woolbearer's Alfresco</a></div>
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Needles: Size 11 US </div>
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/color-affection" target="_blank">Color Affection</a> by Veera Valimaki</div>
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Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light </div>
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Needles: Size 6 US
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<br />Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-80153382259537352922012-10-13T19:49:00.000-04:002012-10-23T20:03:11.132-04:00Yearly Quilt AwayThe Jerseygirl Quilters and I went to the Poconos for our yearly Columbus holiday week quiltaway. This year four of us went instead of three. As usual we had a blast. We plan to do this weekly getaway twice a year and are planning one for next April. I got quite a few projects done that I wanted to. I'm not posting pictures of them yet though because they are gifts.<br />
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<br />Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-29786085723042808122012-09-29T13:20:00.002-04:002012-09-29T13:20:43.884-04:00Mystery QuiltawayI recently participated in a Mystery Quilt Away with a few of my quilting pals. It was held at the <a href="http://www.whiteoakbnb.com/" target="_blank">White Oaks Bread and Breakfast</a> in Strasburg, PA. On the way we stopped at the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza In Oaks, PA. During the weekend we also were able to hit a few quilt shops in Lancaster, PA, one of which was getting ready to close. I have to say we all added to our fabric stashes there. Anyway it was a fabulous week away and I even got a quilt top done. Here it is:<br />
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<br />Madelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835228157586971341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16232066.post-21451261714948508102012-09-03T11:28:00.002-04:002012-10-27T07:31:50.628-04:00WestKnits Mystery Shawl KAL 2012I participated in the Stephen West Mystery Shawl KAL over at Ravelry. The KAL started July 13, 2012 and lasted 4 weeks with a clue each week. Due to my Camp projects I wasn't able to complete this one in four weeks but it is done now. This project is a keeper.<br />
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Project: Mystery Shawl 2012: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rockefeller-2" target="_blank">Rockefeller</a> by Stephen West</div>
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Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, colors: French Grey and William Morris</div>
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Needle: 4 US</div>
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