Premie Hat for Olive

Premie Hat for Olive
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

My new niece arrived way too early. She is a little fighter and is almost 2 pounds now! She needs some goodies to warm and welcome her.

If you have a premie in your life or want ot make hats to donate, here is my roll, top pattern. Cast on 25 stitches on a size 11 circular needle. Work to four inches then begin decreases. K2tog, knit 4 to stitch marker. Knit next row. K2tog, knit 3 to stitch marker. Knit next row. K2tog, knit 2 to stitch marker. Knit next row. K2tog, knit 1 to stitch marker. K2tog, slip long tail through five remaining stitches to finish with a round top.

This works up so quickly!

Easy Runner 2

Easy Runner 2
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

This is the flip side of the Easy runner. This is a great first sewing project! Go smaller and make placemats.

Easy Runner

Easy Runner
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

Perfect for the holidays! With just two half-yard cuts of two patterns, I sewed them right sides together and used a CD to make the curved corners. Once I turned it right side out, and ironed it, I top-stitched the edge.

Use a pattern you like for the Fall and another for Winter and have a pretty table both seasons. I've made another for a hostess gift.

Boyish Shelf

Boyish Shelf
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

Mostly, I make things with fabric. However, when I was a child, my grandfather had an amazing workshop and he was patient and generous enough to let me play with saws, nails, drills, and scraps. I'm waxing sentimental because his tools and workshop were auctioned last weekend. Sweet man that he is, he saved the first hammer he used when he began his career in construction for me. I have lovely items in my home that he made--a cedar chest and a grandfather clock. That hammer will be cherished as much as those heirlooms.

This humble shelf is nod to my Grandpa Vern. I only used a hammer and nails to make it, but I summoned his words and lessons to do it. If your little person needs some wall storage, this is a super simple project.

You need: five yard sticks (or the appropriate number to cover the dimensions of the supports you choose); two pre-cut shelf supports from your favorite home improvement store (or cut them yourself if you have a jigsaw); and nail the yard sticks to the supports. For under ten dollars, you'll have a great shelf you made for your kiddo.

Thanks Grandpa Vern!

Dresden

Dresden
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

I'm still trying to summon sunshine in the Pacific Northwest. A new little pillow is in process for the livingroom. My first attempt at a dresden plate is surprisingly easy. I think I'll have to make another. You can make your own template. Simply make a circle using a plate as your pattern. Once cut out, fold the paper in halfs, quarters, eights, sixteenths. . . depending upon the size petals you desire. Add the seam allowance to your piece and you have your pattern.

Picnic Wedding Quilt

Picnic Wedding Quilt
Originally uploaded by hmsohly

My sweet niece Britta married a man named David in the Bahamas this spring. The event was full of beautiful and happy! Though we sent a gift prior to the happy day, I wanted to make something for them, too.

These colors remind me of their wedding--sunny and seaside all in one. The yellow blocks are 17" and the sashing (small blocks) are 6" (measurements prior to construction). I hope they make a home for it in the car--take it to the lake, the cabin, the concert. . . let it be the backdrop for memories while they are out and about.

Happy Wedding Dear Britta!

Twiddle Tails Giveaway

If you share my love for vintage reproduction fabrics, visit Twiddle Tails for their give away. They have 100 different prints you will love and are giving away charm packs of those lovely old prints. Here are some samples:

Imagin the fun you could have. . . tiny dresden plates, baby charm quilts, orange peel blocks. . . go visit Twiddle Tails and get in on the giveaway!