This link party is open to all, it’s not just for quilters.
If you use fiber of any kind, please link up your weekly To-Do list!
Last Week:
- Get Autumn Reign ready for quilting X
- Afghan Squares, pretty please! X
- Knit on shawl X
- Continue piecing Footnote blocks √
- Extra: Quilt Log Cabin Runner √
- Extra: Quilt Charity Quilt √
Well, so I still suck on 3 of those items. All I need to do for #1 is make a back!! #2 is going to progress as soon as the yarn comes in!!! #3, yeah, I got no excuse. I have had several opportunities to knit on it, but have chosen to waste time on my phone. Argh! But look up there at those photos, that’s at least 3 reasons why I didn’t get a lot of other things done.
This Week:
- When I get the yarn, Afghan knitting!
- Knit on Shawl while traveling
- Sew the backing for Autumn Reign
- Prep fabric for a baby quilt
- Choose baby sweater pattern
I just need to find another afghan square pattern and knit the last square and then seam 6 more blocks onto the blanket. The shawl will make for good riding in the car knitting. I can have that backing sewn up in no time, I just need to get it going. I have a shower coming up April 17th, so getting that quilt done is paramount. I have a panel of animals that will be cut up and used with pieced sashing. Then I need to decide on a quick baby sweater and get it made, by April 17th. Oh, and wait for the UFO Challenge number draw to see what UFO is my April project!!!
I have 3 days this week I will be out of town, 2 separate occasions. So knitting will be my companion while gone. I could take my machine for 1 trip, an overnight, but I won’t have that much time to set it up, so knitting will suffice.
chrisknitssews 
That baby quilt will be so cute! If you need a quick baby sweater pattern: I love the “baby sophisticate” by stockinette, especially for boys.
Have fun traveling and knitting!
Thanks! I actually looked at that one last night. LOL! But I usually end up making a Gramps, I know the pattern so well after making a dozen or so. And it’s very similar in still to Baby S. > >
Hi Chris! Making progress on Footnote is definitely noteworthy. You must have most of the blocks made for the quilt top? Safe travels! That baby shower will be here before you know it. {{Hugs}} Thanks for the linky party! ~smile~ Roseanne
Thanks! I saw what you did there. LOL! It’s actually a top, just sewed the last row last night!!! > >
The Footnote blocks are really coming along! Knitting sounds like a great riding in the car activity – you’ll get those afghan squares done in no time!
Alas sewing in the car is not a workable situation, although I did read a blog post once that a lady used a Featherweight to sew as she rode in a car. LOL! > >
That baby quilt will be lovelyl. Enjoy knitting in the car and have a safe travel.
Thanks! I plan to enjoy time with family.
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I admire you being able to knit in the car!! One, I can’t knit and two, I would have a terrible headache, I’m afraid!! Have fun and safe travels!!
I can knit because I don’t have to focus on the work. Reading will cause motion sickness, but knitting a familiar pattern works. Thanks
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That panel will make an adorable baby quilt. I “wasted” a lot of potential sewing time yesterday on my laptop looking at genealogy things. But I did get one more side of a quilt bound.
Sometimes we do need to just do something else, but yay for progress on the binding! Thanks
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Nothing like travel to get some knitting done and the sewing will be there for you when you get back. Safe travels!
Thanks! It’s all family related, so it will be fun!
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Don’t be too hard on yourself Chris… you did show a lot of progress. Heck, I think just knowing what you want to work on is progress. I will knit in the car if I have a project going (esp. an easy one) but recently I’ve been reading — until sunlight and shadows start flickering. UGH. Hope you can squeeze in some piecing/quiting time amongst your traveling.
I get motion sickness when reading but with knitting I don’t have to look so closely so it works. 😁 thanks
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That animal panel with the pieced sashing will make an adorable baby quilt, and of course I love the fabrics you pulled for the sashing. Can’t wait to see it come to life.
I have been going back and forth on how to sash the squares, hopefully I will figure it out soon so I can get going on it! > >
Knitting week! It’s going to be fun, and good for the amount of progress ;))
I got the yarn today for the blanket and I am packing my knitting! Wait, I better pack my clothes too. LOL! > >
Hi Kris,
Your list looks like mine. I got side traced on one item.
Really like the Dresden Quilt. Have a great day!
It’s sooo easy to get distracted! LOL. I already got distracted today and didn’t sew the backing I planned to do, started my April Table Topper instead. Thanks! >
I can drag my feet forever when it comes to making a back. Whenever I get one done, I always wonder why I took so long. LOL. Here’s hoping you get your back done this week!
I know it’s because I have to add to it that I am stalled on it. But it really isn’t that hard, so just do it Chris! LOL Thanks > >
As usual – so much going on! I like knitting in the car. My DH usually drives, so it’s a good chance to get a lot done!
I have to drive south today, but my sister will drive back tomorrow. And of course while I sit and visit with family I can be knitting! > >
That all adds up to some good knitting time! Safe travels!
The panel and associated fabrics are pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing that one come together. You made progress on some things, not on others, that’s still progress. Hope you get some good knitting in this week as you travel along. Some projects are just easier to do when you don’t have the option of using your sewing machine.
An ‘away from home week does cut into the sewing time! You can wrap these projects up in no time. The ‘forced’ knitting time will help you focus on the knitting! lol
Looks like progress made to me! Have a great week, and enjoy that knitting while traveling!
Yes, any step forward is progress! Thanks
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You are doing well on progress! Knitting sounds perfect for traveling. I love that table runner and the Christmas quilt is do cute! I bet that baby quilt will be so cute! Love the Cow. Hugs
Thanks! Lots going on here this next month, I need to stay focused!
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