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It's finished and ready to be used! Finally! Patt

It's finished and ready to be used! Finally!

Pattern is #summersampler2020 / Fabrics are Kona cotton by @robertkaufman / Quilting by @stitchedincolor

It’s finally binding time for this one! It’s m

It’s finally binding time for this one! It’s my #summersampler2020. My first quilt (and patchwork) project ever. It took me well over two years… there were long breaks in between and I’m almost ashamed to admit that it has been lying in its current state (quilted and waiting for the binding) for a year now. Well, it’s no surprise that the shoulder is part of the reason. Moving a large quilt back and forth is hard work, even if it’s just the binding. So, you can imagine that this one has a high priority on the list of things to finish!

And here’s my question to you: which fabric would you pick for the binding?

I’ve sent this one to Rachel @stitchedincolor and she performed her magic on the quilting. Her recommendation for the pattern reflects the straight and curved lines in the quilt perfectly! Thank you Rachel!

Pattern is Summer Sampler 2020 organised by @lee.a.heinrich / Fabrics are @konacotton by @robertkaufman, bought at @quiltmaniabyineskhasani

Good morning! I start the day today with apple-cin

Good morning! I start the day today with apple-cinnamon porridge topped with walnuts and almonds. And a little extra cinnamon 🤗

We have now entered full autumn here. Sunshine and rain take turns and the wind blows vigorously. Lovely weather to be indoors! 🍂

I almost forgot to get the #pumpkin placemats out of the cupboard again! I made them last year and of course they fit perfectly with autumn. 🍁

You can find the free tutorial for these placemats on the #merinoandtomatoes website!

A few months ago, these cuties arrived in the mail

A few months ago, these cuties arrived in the mailbox! I had ordered printed labels before and they were okay, but woven labels really are a whole lot nicer! But well... minimum order size of 500 pieces... Do I really need that many labels? 🤔

What shall I say? I got weak anyway and ordered the labels. 🙄 I love them and am very happy with them! Thanks @dortex_label for the service and fast delivery!

So you can bet that from now on, a label will be sewn on everything! 😂 At least if I don't forget... I speak from experience, haha! It has happened more than once that something is finished and I find that I forgot to attach the planned label.

And while I'm advertising myself: the website has had a facelift. On the homepage, you'll find seasonal inspiration and links to my patterns. Each pattern has also been given its own page with all the details.

Will you come and have a peek? Thank you 🥰!

This sums up today pretty well. I took full advant

This sums up today pretty well. I took full advantage of the extra hour of sleep that we had due to the end of daylight savings time. And after that, the Sunday was spent reading, knitting and eating yummy things.

I try to knit a few rounds every day or so and I’m slowly getting there with the length of the body on this one. I started the #shiftysweater in spring with the intention to finish it in time for autumn and winter. Then abandoned it because of summer and shoulder. So, it’s time to finish it now (the weather is giving me extra time: it’s not sweater weather here yet 😉).

Hope you’ve had a lovely Sunday as well and are ready to start the new week! ❤️

Pattern is Shifty Sweater by @dreareneeknits / Yarns are @camarosedk Yaku and @schoppelwolle Zauberball Crazy

We arrived back home from Germany a week ago. Holi

We arrived back home from Germany a week ago. Holiday and training programme came to an end 😉. We had beautiful weather, perfect for lots of walks. On the beach for instance.

The intensive training programme worked as a kickstart for the last (and ongoing) part of my recovery: gaining strength and mobility. I’ve made very good progress that I notice with the typical daily things like washing my hair or taking something from a higher shelf. The things you normally do without thinking!

And… I’ve been able to pick up knitting and sewing again. So, be prepared for more of that 😀!

We’re currently at the Baltic Sea in the most no

We’re currently at the Baltic Sea in the most northern part of Germany where we combine a holiday (husband and dog) with a recovery programme (me). I’m doing a 10-day training/therapy programme for my shoulder at a clinic here that combines different kinds of training and therapy (from classic fitness training and aqua jogging to physical therapy and massage). My favourite? A hot sand treatment where you lie in a large tub filled with warm sand. Too bad it only lasts 20 minutes… 😂

It’s a very intensive programme, but I do notice an improvement in the mobility of the shoulder! 💪🏻

Last weekend we went to visit the castle of Eutin and its gardens. We had the most lovely golden October weather! 🍁🍂

It was very cold when we took the photos of these

It was very cold when we took the photos of these socks… #handknittedsocks easily double as mittens too! 😂

Pattern: no particular pattern, see previous post 😉 / Yarn: #wmvbasicsock by @wolmetverve

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