My first Stash-buster complete

I have completed my first Stash-buster project. I knit this simple hat using a skein of Cascade 220 that was in my yarn stash for few years. The pattern is Station Hat from Malabrigo. I was able to finish it in a weekend and it's already home with Kylie.

Stash-buster challenge

Amanda sent me a link to this challenge. I have been telling my family and friends I want to use things in my stash in 2013. I have a lot of projects both knitting and stitching that I really want to do and I hope  this challenge will be encourage me to continue to do just that. You can learn more about it here. Tonight I am going to start my first stash-buster knitting project.

Let it snow!

Here in Chicagoland this is the only type of snowmen we have.

Merry Valentine's Day

I made this wreath after seeing one on Pinterest. I used left-over burlap and ribbon from my stash. I'm pleased with the way it turned out. It is my first Valentine decoration this year.

New Additons

I recently added these needle books to my collection. They make me happy.

Candlewicking Quilt

I've been working on so many things but I wanted to post pictures of this quilt I recently finished.  The center is from a candlewicking kit I picked up at a thrift store last year. My grandma loved doing candlewicking and I wanted to make this in her honor. It was a lot of fun to make and I can understand why she enjoyed doing it so much. I actually made another piece that is all hearts. I found a couple kits that belonged to Little, mostly Christmas, and I hope to finish them soon.

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Hanky pouch

I finished this "hanky pouch" this morning. I was in inspired by this. The millinery and buttons are vintage. The pouch itself is made from linen. I am so happy with how it has turned out, I want to make a few more as gifts.