So judging from some of last weeks comments and emails I guess we're all a little ADD when it comes to our quilting....but I think this weekend I really took it to a new level. For me anyway. I was zipping along making good progress on my Dream On top, cutting
and sewing up a storm,
when suddenly some of the fabrics I was cutting reminded me of some yarn I have. I don't actually knit or crochet...but that doesn't keep me from having a nice little drawer of hooks and needles
and a bit of yarn.
You never know when the bug will hit, right? And that's exactly what happened. I spent Sunday morning relearning to cast on and then the rest of the day and into evening trying to get just one %&^$ decent row. (I learn to knit about once every 3 years or so-- just long enough to get oh say 5 rows done and then I put it away and promptly forget how.) I finally just decided to quit ripping out and just knit a nice big square to practice.
You should see all the holes in this thing. Today when I finally got back to my quilting my poor fingers were so sore and bruised it hurt to pin my corners on.
But I persevered and here's what I have so far.
I can't decide whether to make it bigger or just stop where I am. Maybe I'll go knit while I think about it....
So judging from some of last weeks comments and emails I guess we're all a little ADD when it comes to our quilting....but I think this weekend I really took it to a new level. For me anyway. I was zipping along making good progress on my Dream On top, cutting
and sewing up a storm,
when suddenly some of the fabrics I was cutting reminded me of some yarn I have. I don't actually knit or crochet...but that doesn't keep me from having a nice little drawer of hooks and needles
and a bit of yarn.
You never know when the bug will hit, right? And that's exactly what happened. I spent Sunday morning relearning to cast on and then the rest of the day and into evening trying to get just one %&^$ decent row. (I learn to knit about once every 3 years or so-- just long enough to get oh say 5 rows done and then I put it away and promptly forget how.) I finally just decided to quit ripping out and just knit a nice big square to practice. 
You should see all the holes in this thing. Today when I finally got back to my quilting my poor fingers were so sore and bruised it hurt to pin my corners on.
But I persevered and here's what I have so far. 
I can't decide whether to make it bigger or just stop where I am. Maybe I'll go knit while I think about it....
21 comments:
Love this dream on quilt...and the post title...I might have to use that idea someday!
I find it interesting that you have yarn & all the knitting needles. I used to knit and crochet afghans like crazy before I got into quilting.
All those little white containers with your quilt parts in it are a good idea. I end up with little piles here and there. It would be easy to pick up things and to not get parts mixed.
Is this going to be a pattern or a tutorial??? I love how each white diamond is framed in a solid. LOVE this quilt!
Love the quilt! Really pretty :o) The knitting story is funny... I taught myself to knit in 3rd grade and did it avidly for about 10 years, and I still know how, but never pick any needles up now.
I love it! I admire the fact that you can knit at all. I always manage to get one or two rows on and then the whole thing is too tight to take off. I obviously have tension issues.
Cannot comment on the yarn except the colors are pretty. (Not a knitter). But the quilt top is real pretty. You are one organized gal, I should take that lesson from you!
very very very pretty quilt
I would love to see you make it large enough to put on your bed, it will be a beautiful quilt for spring and summer, just so airy !
knitting ah yes I pull it out to keep my hands busy sometimes but take a long time to finish a scarf!!!
maybe one a winter! I would rather quilt
Kathie
Love it!
Love that quilt -- it's so pretty and colorful. Hang in there with the knitting -- pretty soon you won't even notice sore fingers!
I love all those wonderful photographs! Such cute little white baskets full of fabric treats! And a fabulous quilt!
You sound like me with your knitting. I can't get rid of my knitting and crochet, because every year I like to start something, lol. Last year I even finished a crocheted dishcloth. Love the quilt, I vote for a bit bigger.
Oh Tammy, I am cracking up here! You are so like me! However, I, like you, after ripping and tearing out the knitting, I am finding such comfort in knitting dishcloths!!! I have rediscovered crochet and am loving the yarn, and having some handwork to do that is portable. I have an easy peasy pattern for dishcloths that I posted a few posts back. You will LOVE the thick knited dishcloths if you make some. Try that orange Sugar N Cream cotton I saw in your stash!!!
Hugs
What pretty colors in that little top you are piecing. Looks like you will have lots of room to show off your quilting.
Absolutely wonderful..:o))) Love the dream on fabrocs!!
You are a scream...but I can relate, I got so hooked on making scarfs a couple years its all I did for like 3 weeks, I must have made 20 scarfs....its very addictive...but I havent touched it since!!!!
OH by the way...I forgot to say...LOVE the quilt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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OMG Tammy I'm flipping over your quilt! It is sooooooooo perfect for the Dream On fabric...I LOVE it! Your little white baskets are wonderful...great way to keep organized!
I love this quilt! I just picked up some Dream On. Glad to get my hands on it before it is all gone. It's so different!
Fantastic quilt! I love what you have done with this gorgeous line of fabric.
I am a knitter and I can't go a day without knitting so I would say stick with the knitting until it feels more comfortable. Maybe that will help you enjoy it more, because it is SO enjoyable. :)
lovely quilt!
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