Friday Night Sew-In started a little early for me as I went downstairs to the sewing space early in the evening. I put in quite a bit of time quilting a baby quilt that will be soon be gifted. I need to stay on pace to have it done in time.
I'm thinking this sweet gingham will be perfect for the binding. It got starched before I came back upstairs.
My knitted socks are finished. The pattern was Kazak Socks by Hunter Hammersen. I used a beautiful denim blue sock yarn by Invictus. I think they qualify for Dark Blue! Seen here they're drying after blocking.
I'm also happy to report that my Rudolph pillow top is finished! I need to get a zipper for the back and get it finished off. I think it'll make a good Christmas 2023 present!
So that's what has been keeping me off the streets at night. Hope your weekend is going swell! Tomorrow is Chinese New Year. Will you make egg rolls? Eat fried rice? I saw this Egg Roll Bowl recipe and will probably make it this week.
As we learned while stationed in Hawaii, "Kung Hee Fat Choy!" My spelling might be off but I'm wishing you a Happy New Year!
You can click on these links if you'd like to see what the other quilters did at FNSI and RSC.
I'm sure you'll get the baby quilt done in time. Cute backing fabric and the gingham looks perfect for binding. Pretty blue socks, and the cutest reindeer! Chinese New Year is celebrated here too. It's early Sunday morning and I'm waiting for the first firecrackers. UGH! No Chinese food for us today.
ReplyDeleteI think the gingham is the PERFECT binding for the quilt. I can't answer the how dark is dark enough for dark blue...I like to be flexible, so I'd say it was just right. You had some truly fantastic finishes this week with the socks and pillow. Happy quilting! -Andrea
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet backing for your baby quilt! Love the socks, too - they look comfy. And hooray for Rudolph being finished up. You're way ahead for next Christmas now!
ReplyDeleteLots of lovelies here, the socks look nice and cozy, and that Rudolph cushion - very nice indeed!
ReplyDeleteYou and I both have enough projects to keep us off the street for years to come. Lol. Love Rudolph!!! I love making baby quilts. Gail at the Cozy Quilter
ReplyDeleteNice work with your blues! Great socks, what a lovely pattern.xx
ReplyDeleteThe gingham binding is so good!!! Great finish on the fancy socks, too, Susie!!!
ReplyDeleteI am the one that is working with almost of all kind of blue for RSC this month. Your socks looks pretty and cozy. And I like how you are quilting the baby quilt. have a nice week, Susie.
ReplyDeleteFNSI sounds like a grand idea but for me not on FB holds me back...
ReplyDeleteYou got a lot done! I think the gingham will look great as binding! xx
ReplyDeleteSusie, your Rudolph pillow is so darling. It will make a beautiful gift. Your socks are beautiful ; I am really drawn to the denim blue fibers that you used. I always marvel at those who can make socks and mittens. Maybe one day I can learn this skill. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteYou comment about 'keeping me off the streets at night' cracked me up. You really did make great progress Friday night and also on your RSC project. Your Rudolph pillow is going to be so cute!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very productive FNSI
ReplyDeleteLovely gingham fabric for the border of the baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteFabulous socks.
A sweet cushion ready for next Christmas.