Going to the airport and getting some serious hand-craft time in and meeting this week's deadline on my secret project early has led to some serious progress on some other projects.
Here's a sneak peek at what I finished this week:
All the knitting is done and I got it blocked tonight. The blocking wires were a great convenience. I managed to slide a set in the folded hem of the front and back. It worked perfectly!
And I also managed the whole sweater from one skein!! All I had left was 5 g (out of 100):
But this wasn't a "cutting it close" as Troy accused me. I had bought a second skein because I thought I would need it. Now I'm in the beginning stages of thinking of knitting a matching T, shell or even dress to go underneath. Hmmm....
I'm waiting for some cute clasps I ordered to come in and then I'll be able to wear it!!
20 additional blocks.....................
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Last night was a productive time. I got 20 more blocks sewn for a total of
80 blocks now. With an 8 x 10 layout the quilt would measure 48" x 60".
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