Quilting

I bought this yellow yarn to make a pair of mittens, but I fell in love with the colour so much that I got a few more skeins to make a sweater for myself. Since the pattern is written for a negative-ease fit and I like to wear layered clothing, I made it a little larger than the suggested size and added a few extra stitches to the underarm area. Once I got over figuring out the sizing, it was a very quick knit with this chunky yarn. I am in love with seamless sweater patterns, by the way. It’s so nice not to have to join all the pieces afterwards.

My only complaint was that the neck ended up a little too wide for me. So I crocheted two rounds of single crochet to fix it. That also gave the neck band nice stability. Any advice you may have to make the neck a little smaller would be much appreciated, perhaps a smaller set of needles?

Although it fits me very well, I am still a little self-concious when I wear it because it’s the first sweater I have ever made for myself. It’s so comfortable that I am sure I will get over that soon enough. The Oatmeal sweater pattern by Jane Richmond is available on Ravelry. It’s really a very well-written pattern.

Apart from knitting I am also working on a custom pattern and a couple of new quilts. However, I thought that instead of showing you my WIPs today, I would share a few finishes made by others using my patterns.

Purchase Fields On Camera Pattern

This camera pillow was made by Lyndsey using the Fields On Camera pattern. She has only been sewing for a year. I was really amazed by her workmanship. I think it looks fantastic!!

Very recently, Kathleen has become a grandmother. She made this sweet baby quilt from the Morning star pattern. So much love went into making this quilt to welcome the new baby. Such a happy finish!!

Until next time,
-Soma

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To Hellenikon or Greekness – Herodotus used this to describe the shared sense of identity among ancient Greeks. You can’t look at the history of every principle of study and not appreciate the enormity of the Greek civilization. This Greekness is still very pervasive in a lot of the literature I read, studies I do.

It was only natural that I would want to make a quilt with all the Greek letters. I drew all 24 of the Greek letter quilt patterns a couple of years ago, but didn’t get to sew them until now. This is one of my current large projects.

Greek Alphabet Quilt Pattern | Whims And Fancies

These letters are 5″ x 10″. Right after I finished the first two letters, I decided to forgo the sashing. Instead, I wanted to add the same background fabric on each side of the blocks and make them 10″ x 10″. There was one problem, a big one. I only had enough background fabric to make the letters. I bought more, but they are not of the same dye lot. The only thing left to do was to remake the blocks. So, I have two sets of alpha and beta. I think I will make matching pillows with the extra blocks.

Cat In A Box | Whims And Fancies

Thinking about the size of the Greek civilization reminded me of this photo of my ginormous Maine Coon kitty who likes to stuff himself in the smallest box he can put himself in.

My Orange Maine Coon Boy | Whims And Fancies

In contrast, this is his full size, mostly stretched out. I am sure those of you with cats know exactly what I am talking about.

I will leave you with that!
-Soma

Happy Finishes

The Greekness