First up is Zoom on New Years Eve
Thanks Chooky for a few last minute zoom days.
https://chookyblue.blogspot.com/2024/12/chookshed-stitchers-end-of-year-stitch.html
It has been a great time spending with crafty ladies on zoom. I have achieved so much in the last 4 days than 4 months.
So, there was much chatting about so many topics with so many friends. Here goes.
Second was a finish.
I have been knitting these teabag scarves for a while now. Sometimes the stitches fall off the end of the needles. They are hard to pick up the stitches. I came across this pattern on Pinterest to make the perfect needle holder. http://thenomeknitter.blogspot.com/2015/05/tutorial-double-pointed-needle-keeper.html
I made a few of the sizes suggested but my friend doesn’t use small needles so I made a special one to fit 12” needles.
My Aqua quilt. I have all the rows up on the design wall. I have added another 2 rows because I really wanted a rectangular quilt and didn’t want much fabric left over so I worked out how to make a few extra blocks with the leftovers and have laid them out. Today I started sewing the rows together.12 blocks * 14 blocks. Each block measures finished 8”.
Now to finish sewing rows together another day.
And there is Chookshed Challenge 2025
Of course I am joining in. So here is my list…..
No. 1. Xmas stitchery calendar… progress
No. 2. Bookcase quilt… do some quilting on it.
No. 3. Sashiko… Jane McDonald Cruise Quilt
No. 4. Aqua quilt… backing and binding. (To be sent to quilters)
No. 5. Placemats for charity/Maxine
No. 6. Chandlers Cottage Advent envelopes
No. 7. Red Dalmatian Quilt.. ( quilt it )
No. 8. Flip La K ruler bag. ( this wasn’t done in 2024 )
No. 9. Farmers Wife quilt blocks progress
No. 10. Project bags. Can never have enough…..
January’s number has been drawn.. It’s No. 6.
I get to continue with my Chandlers Cottage Advent envelopes.
I didn’t get to do many in December so I am looking forward to stitching some more in January.
Thanks Deanna and Chooky for coordinating this yearly challenge..
It’s not too late for you to join in too.
Go here.
My 2024 started out so well then there were a few hurdles to end the year with.
So let’s all say goodbye to 2024 and hello 2025.
11 comments:
Hopefully you can now keep up the good progress you have already made.
I am sorry to have missed your hours on zoom yesterday. I was on early for a few hours. It's good to see you working those teabag scarves again, too. They intrigue me!
Happy new year! Oh those tea bag scarves are fun! Happy 2025.
Good to have a list ready to work on. I tried to join in the Zoom yesterday, but my tablet told me it was incapable! Perhaps it's too old.
It was lovely to see you yesterday and good to see your quilt progressing. Thanks for the knitting needle cozy idea. I’ll be making one at least. I’m glad number 6 came up, as it is a nice easy one for me. Just what I need. Wishing you both a Happy New Year
Happy New Year to you Jo!! I just love all your projects & look forward to seeing the advent calendar projects come to life. xx
Great list ... good luck and Happy New Year x
Well done and happy new year to you and Tony. Think I'd like to join in the challenge again, though didn't do so well last year due to tech issues, brother problems and just losing my mojo. Chandlers Cottage is now not far from where we are & oh, we were in Mildura late last year, but thing that is when you were down in Melbourne. Hope 2025 is better for you both, take care & hugs.
Those teabag scarves amazing. You have a varied list to work on there during the year.
Are you enjoying the Chandlers Cottage advent calendar? I still have a lot to do from last year I should have put that on my list. Happy New Year
Happy New Year Jo. That is a great looking list. Here's hoping Tony's health continues to improve and you get plenty of time to work on it. Love your knitting pin holders.
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