The shadow blocks are now a top ready to load on my frame. It is 40' x 60" so a good lap-sized blanket. It did feel good to be in front of my sewing machine again but I did have a few hiccups!
The blocks were all supposed to alternate a vertical and then a horizontal. I checked and re-checked and still sewed two verticals next to each other! The frustrating part--I had already ripped apart one block to fix another row and ended up
with one too many verticals. Oh, well.
At least I caught it before I had the whole thing quilted!!!
And another tree has been added to my little forest! I think there is enough yarn to make another one--a middle sized one!
I can't wait to be able to get to my sewing machine again. All my living room junk is piled up in front of it so I could fit in a tree. That top is really pretty. I love how it looks 3D. The little trees are adorable. I can't imagine the patience it takes to make one.
ReplyDeleteAll good stuff, here!! Love the trees and I wouldn't have noticed the blocks, had you not told us! Wishing you a great year ahead, full of amazing creativity and finished projects! xo
ReplyDeleteI feel your irritation -- I do the same thing -- I lay blocks out and fuss over them for what seems forever. Then I sew them together and generally put at least one block in the wrong place or facing the wrong direction. Sometimes I fix it and sometimes I just give up! It looks great any way. Are your trees crochet or knitting? They are darn cute!
ReplyDeleteFrustrating, but with so many squares and lines, it doesn't really matter. Handmade doesn't need to be perfect and no one is judging. Really like the little trees.
ReplyDeleteI am loving those little trees!
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