by IngridBarlow | Feb 21, 2011 | knitting, Quilts, Simply Domestic
With baby #2 approaching this summer, I am in a total “finish old projects” mood. I pulled out this old runner top that was kind of a failed pattern idea and quilted it up. I actually really like the finished piece, and I am soooo happy with my decision...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 13, 2011 | knitting, Simply Domestic
We have a problem…I have discovered a new hobby. I can now crochet! Let me tell you how it came about. When Elias was born, I was, or rather Elias was, gifted with a couple knitted/crocheted blankets. I found that when I needed to tuck a blanket in tight...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 26, 2011 | Daily Quilting or Crafting Projects, knitting
Last week I was in a crafty mood and my hands were busy doing something many hours of the day. I had 2 hand projects on the living room couch and any spare moment I had I picked up a needle of some sort. I finished the top to “Bloom.” I still have to do...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 15, 2011 | knitting, Quilts
Yesterday I actually made some good progress on a quilt. The pattern is called “Bloom” by Thimble Blossoms and the fabric is by Fig Tree. Actually I have a couple other projects that I want to use the Fig Tree fabric in, so I have to get this quilt done...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 14, 2011 | knitting
Tonight I finished a baby hat that I made for a friend’s baby girl. It is the darling “Bunny Tail” hat from Susan B. Anderson’s book Itty-Bitty Hats: cute and cuddly caps to knit for babies and toddlers. I’m thinking about adding some...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 11, 2011 | Daily Quilting or Crafting Projects, knitting
It was a snow day today! Tony had the day off and we enjoyed the whole day together as a family just hanging out. We took Elias and Dakota out this morning for a walk around the block in the softly falling snow. I think Dakota enjoyed it the most, but Elias was a...
