As much as I like the Atomic Pinwheels quilt that I made from the atomic fabric, I think I like this version of the Atomic Pinwheels pattern in solids more.
I had fun with the quilting on this one too.
This quilt is the "throw" size of Atomic Pinwheels and measures 58 by 70 inches.
Listed below are the Robert Kaufman Kona solid colors and the matching Aurifil 50 wt threads that were used in this quilt.Eggplant 1240Peapod 1231lagoon 2810papaya 2140The Atomic Pinwheels pattern includes directions for five different sizes crib through queen and is available in my website shop.Next, I want to try a scrappy version.
Atomic Pinwheels
I am thrilled to announce my new quilt pattern, Atomic Pinwheels.
I think this print was perfect for the atomic design of the quilt that features pinwheels spinning in opposite directions. The pattern includes directions for five sizes from crib to queen. This, the smallest version, is 46 by 58 inches.This eye popping design is made possible by the use of curved piecing and partial seams construction.
The pattern includes detailed instructions on how to sew curved seams and how to sew the blocks together using partial seams. This is a project for an experienced quilter.My friend Ann did all of the wonderful computer graphics in the pattern including a full page colorsheet for each of the five quilt sizes. I have to say that this pattern would NOT have happened without Ann's computer graphics wizardry. She even came up with this snappy cover design.
The pattern is available as an instant download pdf on in my shop.Stay tuned for another interpretation of the pattern in solid fabrics.
Now I've Sewn My A B Cs
I finally finished the flowery goodness on this Daisy Chain Sampler. The pattern is by Alicia Paulson.
I've stitched the letters from A to Z in the crewel wool that came with the kit. I had never embroidered with wool yarn and I really like the results. My satin stitch looks a lot better with the wool. The fluffiness of the yarn hides mistakes well.
This was a fun summer stitching project! 
Now we just need to fix and finish the walls in my sewing room so I can have a place to hang it when it is framed.
Weave a Wave
I am happy to announce that my new sock pattern, Weave a Wave, is finished and available on ravelry.
The woven cables around the leg keep them snug so they don't fall down.I love the subtle texture.
These are knit on US size 0 and 2 needles with Knit Picks stroll yarn.The socks are knit top down in the round. The top rib pattern blends smoothly into the woven cable pattern of the leg. Directions for small, medium, and large adult sizes are included.You can find the pattern in my shop.
Beach Glass and Seaweed Socks
My Beach Glass and Seaweed Sock pattern is available in my shop.This is the first time I have written out a pattern in an official way for others to purchase. Coming up with the design was the easy part.
I had fun with the design and was pleased to get the ribbing to transition into the easy-to-memorize four row pattern repeat. 
Putting the pattern into words so that other knitters can repeat the design came next. The biggest challenge, however, seemed to be getting the pattern into PDF format for easy download.Thanks to Adele, who test knit the pattern and helped with the technical writing and D for making the PDF conversion after I spent hours on it and couldn't get the formatting the way I wanted. Thanks to M for taking the great photos for the pattern and Barb for the name.
Thanks also to P and B who helped with the first photo shoot that really didn't work out very well.
And while I'm at it I should thank my mother and grandmother for teaching me the love of needlework.
Photo shoots can be fun!
Actually, I enjoyed the process so much that another design is already under way.
Designing
My sewing room is directly under our bathroom reconstruction zone. Without a ceiling, plaster debris and sawdust often rain down onto my desk from the work area above. I have resorted to keeping my laptop closed most of the time and vacuuming my desk and the computer key board several times a day. It is difficult to work in this environment so I have been spending some time writing down a few knitting designs. I have several sock and hat designs swimming around in my head.P has watched as I try to work the patterns out on graph paper. This is the first she has seen of graph paper. She was so intrigued that she wanted to try it herself and has designed her own sock. She has moved on to planning out a few doll quilts
and even a dress she wants me to make. It has pompoms on the bottom, sides, and even the sleeves!
My designs seem to take longer. I figure, knit, pull out, knit some more, make more notes... my mind races. While I am knitting on one idea my mind is working on another. I think I'll start knitting another sock tomorrow just to get the design out of my head so that I can knit on one or the other peacefully!
I 'll be sure to let you know when I have a pattern written out. In the mean time it's back to the drawing board for me.
Patterns from Nature
P and I cleared out all of the waxed leaves to make room for our Christmas decorations. Before tossing them in the compost I traced some to use as embroidery patterns.
