White Shawl Done Just in Time!

I knit like mad over the last couple of days
to finish Mom's Christmas shawl.....here is the "unblocked" version I spread out on the bed as soon as I had finished knitting......

I was pleased with how the design turned out!

I then soaked the shawl in water, rolled it in a towel to blot out the moisture, and have stretched it out and blocked it in Jon's bedroom, safely hidden from everyone who comes to visit.

Here it is stretched out on towels to dry; this process usually takes about 2 - 3 days.

I like how the detailing on the edges shows up.

We'll see how Mom likes it this Friday........

Fabric Bonanza!

I visited JoAnn's Fabrics in Rancho Mirage yesterday and made a few purchases. Now I'm itching to get sewing when I return to PG!

Caslin's Blanket Project

Last night I helped Caslin create a new blanket for herself - one to replace her falling-apart-favourite baby blanket. She had fun doing her first ever ironing and quilt tying.

We chose a nice vine stitch for the blanket binding........

And here she is at home, happy with the results!

Starry Nights Delivered

Gerry & Chris came up to visit this weekend, so I gave them their Christmas presents a little in advance......

Starry Night #2 Completed

Here's the 2nd Starry Night done - the middle colours are slightly different than in Starry Night #1.

Blue Teddies

I quickly made this baby quilt this week for my housekeeper's new grandson, Nathan. Those Starry Night scraps came in handy.......

Starry Night - Complete!

I just finished this quilt this morning! That's one Christmas gift completed....