Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Knitting Lessons and Quilt Progress

I turned my quilt block into 4 blocks and added some sashing and a border. I have a plan to try some hand quilting with perle cotton. I am not sure how I think I will just start with some outlines and see where it goes.
I cut up a large piece of yellow Denyse Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy for the back. This seemed like the perfect use for it.
Doll Quilt Swap progress - I have a background kind of based on my Spinning in Orbit quilt which is in Pretty Little Mini Quilts. I have a plan for some applique on top.
The girls have been wanting to learn to knit for a while. I wasn't sure I had the patience to teach them, but the cold and rainy weather this week meant we had a lot of time indoors and we gave it a go. We have been doing little bits throughout the day which works well for my short amount of patience and their short attention spans.

11 comments:

Thimbleanna said...

I love that first shot of your quilt -- very pretty and colorful! And how fun that the girls want to learn to knit -- a mother's dream!

fi said...

So pretty i love the greens:)

Andi said...

I absolutely adore that quilt!!
(You probably realised that by now).
The FMF on the back is perfect!!!
Andi :-)

Sue said...

Your quilt looks beautiful. Lovely that the girls want to knit. I taught Isabelle when she was 5, and I think every couple of months she pulls out her knitting to do a few rows and then puts it away again.

Chookyblue...... said...

lots of patience needed and lots of small busts.........it does get better.....they can stay at task a bit longer........


The platypus was in a homespun mag wasn't it do you know which one it was????

Stitching At Stone Cottage said...

debbie bliss look out....

Louise said...

Oh that quilt is fantastic!!!! LOVE the green sashing but then I have a thing for green. My two older girls love knitting and every now and then ask to do some. Lucinda made a blanket for her Teddy during the holidays. I think it's a great skill to have from a young age. xx

Sarah Slaven said...

I love the green to so pretty. Lani my 8 yr old is just learning to knit too, I've been putting it off for a while because I didn't think I would cope but her rainbow scarf is coming along nicely.

Bianca Jae Makes Stuff said...

Gorgeous Kate! I do hope there will be a patten for this one ;)

I love the expression on her face! Priceless! xox

Copper Patch said...

Loving your quilt - enjoy the quilting.
The cord coat is great - I'd wear it!
Ab

patchworkdelights said...

Wow your quilts are gorgeous, bright and modern! I wish I could knit!!!

Fi