I have my lovely flannel + crochet goodness
to keep me warm!
I woke up to this fresh snow and have stayed in
(like I have pretty much everyday so far this year)
and worked on my project for the
A Fresh Snow Blog Hop
First I made a mug rug test project.
Then I made a pillow cover.
Now Katniss and I are working on a quilt.
It is a create as I go process and has
Disappearing 9 Patch Blocks as the main design.
It may or may not have crochet between the blocks.
Katniss and I hope to have this one done soon.
To help me make this I am using this fun new toy from ...
Kay's Crochet
.... that cuts tiny evenly spaced holes in my flannel block.
I sandwich and sew two flannel pieces, right sides together,
and turn them right side out and run a line of stitches around the edge
before I cut the holes so it will have finished edges and be long lasting.
It is easy to insert my Size D crochet hook in the holes cut by the blade.
The crochet is basic singe crochet in easy rounds.
I used white yarn and closed the pillow form right in as I finished.
This makes a nice accent around the edge and
if I ever have to remove the cover from the pillow
I just need to pull out the white
yarn and the rest of the crochet will be intact.
I have tried to make this type of project before with
a needle and yarn and blanket stitching the edge
and also with a sharp end crochet hook to pierce the fabric
but between my eyesight and my aches in my hands
I could not complete a project.
I really love the new cutting blade.
I have enjoyed working on this project while counting down the days to my
laser eye procedure. It has been slow going.
It has also help me to feel creative and productive.
Please visit all my blogging friends today ...
Jan 25
Thanks, Marian, for organizing this hop!
It is snow fabulous!
Thanks for visiting today ... :-)
