Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival 2013

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.

Belated birthday gift from Loren

My day's take from the festival

Scarfs for Others

Here are two scarfs I knitted for gifts. The first for my friend Gail and the second for my grandson Naseem.

Pattern: Wingspan

Yarn: Noro Kureyon Sock

Needle: US Size 4

Pattern: Handsome Scarf

Yarns: Berroco Vintage and Vintage Chunky 

Needles: US Size 11

Color Affection III

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!

Pattern: Color Affection by Veera Valimaki

Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering 

Needles: Size 6 US

Valentine Projects

I made a quilt and a pillow cover in celebration of Valentine's Day. 

 Pillow was made using the Lil Twister Template and the Twisting Heart Valentine Tutorial 

by

 Connie from Freemotion by the River.

The quilt was made from Moda Jelly Roll "Kissing Booth" using the Jelly Roll 1,600 Quilt Pattern.

Birdie Fling Bag

I took a bag class at The Village Quilter 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.

Pattern:  Birdie Fling by Amy Butler

I like this bag. It is nice and roomie.  I haven't decided  if I'm going to keep it or give it away.

To see the bags my friends made, visit the Jersey Girl Quilters Blog.

Knitting Projects

Project: Leftie by Martina Behm

Needles:  US 4

Yarn: Wollmeise Pure in Tollkirsche and Hummer

Project: Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West

Needles: US 8

Yarn: Miss Babs Yowza - Whatta Skein! in Tell Me colorway

Project:  Metalouse by Stephen West

Needles: US 7

Yarn: Noro Silk Garden Lite 2015 and Punta Yarns Feather Space Dyed

Project: Bedouin Bag by Nora J. Bellows

Needles: US 11

Yarn: Cascade 220

Project: Geysir Stretch by Stephen West

Needles: US 9

Yarn: Cascade 220

 

Vogue Knitting Live NYC 2013

I went to Vogue Knitting Live 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. Nicky Epstein's was really, really nice.  I then met my BFF at Virgils for lunch, went shopping and came home. A very enjoyable day.

Christmas Quilts

I made quilts for my mom and my sister for Christmas.

Birthday Goodies

The 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.

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!

Quilt Shop Visits

I 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.

 Quilt in a Day in San Marcos, CA.

Fat Quarters Quilt Shop, Vista, CA