First Baby Jane Blocks

These are the first Dear Jane blocks that I made in 2006. My camera is not a good one, but I am so pleased that I was finally able to take a picture and add it to my Blog by myself. I had to ask my son a dozen questions, but I sat here and did it myself. Guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. I received my Civil War Diaries book today. My son got it for me for my birthday (3/28). However, I realized that a lot of the blocks on the webring are also from the Civil War Love Letters book. I've gone ahead and ordered it, too. I hope I'm not taking on too many projects here with three books now!!

Dear Jane Quilt

I have just joined a blog of people working on another Civil War Quilt called Dear Jane or Baby Jane. I started mine in the summer of '06, but because of family concerns, I put it away for awhile. This new blog is just the incentive to work on it, and I got the box with pattern & fabrics out yesterday. I am really excited to be a part of this group, too. The local Bookstore called yesterday, and said that my Civil War Diaries book has arrived. Will go tomorrow & pick it up. WooHoo! Sure hope that I am not taking on too much. I have just got to learn how to post pictures! I always depend on my daughter or son to do it for me.

Back to my Basics

OK, so I've rediscovered quilting. I'm finishing up ufo's I have hidden around here, and have signed on a new project. I've ordered the book "Civil War Quilt Diary" by Rosemary Youngs and will begin making the blocks when it arrives. I've loved the Civil War repro fabrics since I first noticed them and also love the 30's repro fabrics. I began the Dear Jane Civil War quilt blocks a few years ago, but really didn't get too far with them. I am excited about this new project, and will gather up my repro fabrics (when it quits raining) over in my "studio" and can't wait to get started. Did I ever mention that I am a (retired) longarm quilter??

Catercorner Quilt

I think I will quilt awhile!

I have been so busy working with yarn...sweaters, socks, afghans, that I have completely forgotten about quilts lately. About two weeks ago I began to work on quilts again, and have rediscovered my love of quilting. Not only do they keep you warm, but there is a definite connection to our Creator while working on a quilt. It is a solitary work. Although I seldom talk to God when I am working with yarn (unless it's a Prayer Shawl).......I definitely do when I work on a quilt. And I definitely have a lot to talk to Him about these days. Photos later (when I can get one of my children to take them for me!). Psalm 57:1

Central Park Hoodie

Miss Marple KAL

OK, so I've done it again! But I love to read, and I love Agatha Christie, and I know I can knit a scarf, so here goes. I've been trying to finish up UFO's, and have finished several. Such really bad weather lately, it has been easy to stay home & knit or crochet or quilt. Finished the Central Park Hoodie over the weekend. Photo soon (I hope).

Just a Thought

I have joined a new blog. It is for Vegan Sock knitters and is a KAL. I have added the new button at the right. Looks kind of scarey, right? But I have been a vegetarian most of my life, or at least the last 9 years. Although I love to knit with and wear wool socks, I think it would be fun to use other yarns as well.......cotton, bamboo, even acrylic. I'll give it a try and let you know how it turns out!