Sunday, August 4, 2019

More Long Time Gone and a Doily!

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These are 2 of the Pineapple Blocks I'm making for Long Time Gone. I have to make 14 more.

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I'm paper piecing them. I love the ease and proficiency of using paper. You just sew on the line and make sure the fabric is large enough to cover that particular area. I work on 2 blocks at the same time. They measure 5 1/2 inches square. Once these blocks are done, my blocks are complete and I can  start putting Long Time Gone together! 

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These 60 degree triangle pieces are also part of Long Time Gone. Each triangle unit measures 2 1/2 inches square. So close to finishing! So exciting!!

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I miss having hand work to do while watching television. I decided to knit a doily. I thought it would make a nice Christmas gift. It's very similar to knitting lace. My grandmother used to crochet doilies but I like to knit them. To each, his own!

6 comments:

  1. That quilt will be amazing...I don't know how you can make all those different parts and are able to choose such gorgeous colors that all go so well together--nice work..hugs, Julierose

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    1. Thanks so much for the sweet comment! I limit myself to my stash and try to not over think it! It somehow works. I'm really looking forward to putting this one together!

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  2. Love your long time gone. Will be pretty for sure. Knitting doilies. Hmmm.... i never thought of that. Like your pattern and yes my hands need to be busy too. Keeps me out of trouble ha ha.

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    1. Thank you, Dawn! I would rather knit than eat while watching TV. I bought a couple of Leisure Arts books from Amazon for knit doily patterns.

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  3. Those pineapple blocks are so tiny!! Congratulations on your patience for stitching these.

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    1. Thank you! Maureen, I don't think they're that difficult! The pieces are small but they do get bigger as you make the block. I wish I didn't have to make 16 but I'll get there!

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