I made several changes to the original design and if I liked it before, I L-O-V-E it now! As you can see, Ollie is bored with the whole thing. Quilt - schmilt. He told me that if it doesn't involve food then he's not interested.
Alice is also quilting my Comfort & Joy quilt which should be on her frame in the next couple of days.
This year I'll have two quilts to display during the holidays!
Whenever I finish working on a project, I usually go through a winding down period. The other day when I was going through a cupboard that I seldom use, I came across a bag with socks that I started knitting while I was in treatment earlier this year. I guess I lost interest when I returned home and had forgotten all about them.
I promised Mr. Painted Quilt that I'd finish them before the really cold weather sets in, so that's what I'm working on now. If I put my hands and mind to it, I should have the second one finished in the next couple of days.
A perfect winding down project before the start of my next one!
55 comments:
I adore your Wishes quilt and I adore Comfort and Joy! Your house will be so festive and full of warmth when these finished quilts arrive at your door. Your fabric choices for both quilts and your excellent piecing, appliqué, and redwork have made both quilts outstanding. Well done! Now relax with those socks!
It looks great, I can't wait for show and tell for these ones!
Beautiful work Kaaren . While you are finishing those socks will you be deciding what to make next or have you already decided?
Beautiful quilts! I'll be waiting for your Christmas home tour. Have a good weekend!
Your work is lovely and you work so efficiently...starting what you finish. I admire that.
Awesome finishes Kaaren! they are wonderful and will look lovely in your new home.
I think knitting only gets you in trouble cause I always start thinking of the next project
Oh, what wonderful quilt tops! Good job you!! Give Ollie a big hug for me!!
Kaaren -- just love the projects! The Red Brolly colors are beautiful -- and Comfort and Joy -- love all the crows and pretty applique there! Can't wait to see them finished.
Hugs,
Karen
What lovely quilt's I like the red one best.
Your work is wonderful. Both quilts will look lovely in your home for the holidays. I can't believe Ollie just hanging out and not stomping on or sniffing at your quilt. Great picture of them both. Socks are a great mindless way to wind down and thinking time for what's next on the drawing board.
Your Wishes quilt is a pure. Delight.
Both tops are beautiful! And the time for warm socks comes faster than you think. ;-)
Greeting, Marita
Your quilts are lovely, Kaaren. Lucky Mr PQ that you can make his own warm sock.
Knitting socks just does something for the soul.
I love both of your quilts - red is my favorite, but I love the darker, primitive style of the other one. It's good to see that Ollie is watching over you while you work!
I'm impressed by anyone who can knit socks! (And make lovely quilts--both are great!)
Both of those quilts are awesome---you do really really nice work (and QUICK). :)
Another beautiful completion, Kaaren. Love it!
I'd forgotten that you also knit - perfect winding down project.
Beautiful work, Kaaren!!! Looking forward to your Christmas home tour :) Carolyn
Love the quilts. You sparked a memory... I have a pair of socks (one complete, the other half!) in my knitting bag...
Wonderful quilts! Look forward to seeing them displayed in your pretty home! I adore hand knitted or crochet socks! I just have to beg others to make for me as I do not do either. Now I can whip some warm comfy 'boots' out on my sewing machine!;-)
Hugs,
Lola
Your home will be so festive. They are such cute quilts.
Both your Christmas quilts are lovely.
Makes me wish we had a cold Christmas instead of a hot one so I could make nice holiday quilts to use...
I am sure you will complete MrPs socks in time for winter.
Hi!!! Both of your finishes are wonderfully beautiful!!!
preciosas tus colchas , como todo lo que haces .saludos
It is amazing, all of the quilts that you do and finish. I haven't even made one block from the red brolly BOM's.
Debbie
Both your quilts are wonderful!! That is great that you will have two to display this year!
I get like you when I finish a project - try to focus on something new. Knitting has been calling to me strong and hard, but I have to finish what I'm working on first. Sock would be a good place to start though.
Your quilts are awesome! Thanks for sharing!
xo
Bev
Kareen i tuoi quilt sono meravigliosi...
e i tuoi calzini sembrano morbidi e caldi..perfetti per il freddo che ci aspetta..
un grande abbraccio
cri
Lovely quilts! And so nice to see Ollie in his basket.... ;))
Enjoy knitting those socks. They look nice and warm for the cold weather!
Both quilts are simply stunning! Has Ollie got the potty training stuff down to an art now? He's so cute!
Gorgeous quilts and hey.....I LOVE THOSE SOCKS!
Que maravilla de quilts, son preciosos.
....Y yo que no sé tejer calcetines....
Well done on completing two fairly complex quilt tops, a lot of work in both of them, I'm sure the long-arm quilter will do them justice!
I know what you mean about winding down after finishing up a largeish project and what a perfect way to wind down. I made three pairs of socks over the winter months, I just couldn't stop at one LOL!!!! Those socks look to be substantial winter socks too, love the yarn you're using!!!!
l-o-v-e both quilts!!
Yes, the perfect wind down. Lovely work on your two holiday finishes. Enjoy your weekend!
You were really smart and changed the size. I followed the pattern and now I do not have wall space for it :-(
Beautiful Friend!
I am crocheting (crow-hooky)
scarves for Christmas gifts.
So fun.
Hugs to Ollie
Happy Fall
Trace
www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com
I love the comfort and joy quilt!
I love both your quilts. I wish I could see them in person to enjoy their beauty.
Love the quilts. Nice work on both of the quilts. Mr. Painted Quilt has a nice treat to look forward also. Have a great weekend. Bev
How nice to have them both done for Christmas, Kaaren! Mr PQ's toes will be nice and cozy when he's shoveling snow this winter! Is Ozzie going to get a pair of doggy socks, too?
Cheers!
Both quilts are gorgeous! What a nice feeling to have both done before the holidays.
The socks are a nice change between quilting projects. I usually do a completely different type of needlework between my big projects too.
I love how Ollie is laying in his bed and looks so comfy.
Kaaren you quilts look wonderful, & how equally wonderful to have such amazing pieces displayed in your home for the holiday season. Fantastic!
Lovely quilts, Kaaren. Good luck with the socks. Happy crafting, Jenny
Awesome to have two quilt tops done!! Woo-Hoo!!
Oh my gosh, Kaaren, what fantastic flimsies! I can't wait to see what your quilter does with them. Nice progress on the socks!
love the quilts , great finishes.
doesn't it feel good?
love those socks, bet they are going to be so warm
nice to have something to work on like this isn't it?
Kathie
Knitting ! ! !
an absolutely perfect way to spend the time between inspirations.
hugs
Your quilts are beautiful!!! have fun knitting!!!
Beautiful quilts Kaaren. They will be so warm and cozy for you and Ollie to snuggle under.
I just took a Pat Wys class recently. It hink this is her pattern!~ I LOVE how you put the flag with the snowman. I will have to get this one. Your version is SO CUTE!~
Gosh those socks look comfy.
Thinking of you... Sandra
Hi Kaaren,
You have got 2 gorgeous finished tops for Christmas/Winter. You are so productive.
Can't wait to see what is next on your project list.
Ollie looks like such a sweetheart. Janet
Almost missed cute Ollie in the picture...too busy admiring your beautiful Red Brolly quilt top! Both quilt tops are beautiful.
Knitted socks...You are talented! I struggle when knitting a scarf.
You do such beautiful work! Lovely quilts you have! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
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