The layout will probably be non traditional, but I am loving this slow meticulous hand appliqué.
Most of the sails are done. They are easy, large pieces. Yes, there are sharp corners, I’m getting better at those. I have an image of this block that I downloaded from the internet. Not many people have made this block, some people really simplified the flag. I decided to go with all the details I could.
With my macro lens, you can see every stitch. Luckily, people don’t have macro eyes.
Yes, I am impressed with myself. After this block I will probably start a machine project. I’m in no hurry to finish this. Want to simply enjoy the process.
Some more flags. Much simpler, I do want the ‘American’ flag to stand out. I know, it’s a suggestion of the flag. There is only so much I can do with appliqué and that is fine. At some point I need to share the information about this clipper ship. One of the things I love about Elly Sienkiewiecz is all the historical background behind these blocks. Which is also why I enjoy Barbara Brackmans’ Civil War quilts blog , so much information about 19th c. quilts
Some trusty tools, my needle minders. I bought the butterfly and received the bee at the same time. They have magnets, so I can drop my needle on the butterfly and not lose it. Being so intricate and colorful, you don’t see the needle.
I’ve been sharing a lot on IG as well, many people have stopped blogging. I enjoy it. Even though I don’t write long dissertation posts, I still feel that more information is shared in a blog post.
Knitting, it’s happening. A while ago a friend gave me this circular needle holder. It really works! The larger the shawl, the easier it is for stitches to fall off. This prevents that happening.
Light and shadow, it’s almost like it blocked the knit, so you get a better idea of the lace.
Another contrast of light and shadow.
At this point, the rows are getting much longer, this will be a half circle shawl. I need to go buy more stitch markers, the next pattern is a 10 stitch repeat and I’ve run out of my stitch markers. I’ve only marked half of the row! Now it’s true, I’ve lost markers, I’ve given many away – so off I go to buy some more.
Leah