Baby Quilt

This morning it dawned on me that I better finish the pastel baby quilt before Ember is no longer a baby. My Kwilt Korner was dusty from lack of use during this strange summer. So I spent the morning cleaning, rearranging, organizing the little corner of my bedroom that is Craft Central. And this afternoon sewing up the little flannel blocks I bought a year ago when I first found out a granddaughter was on the way. I love quilting but it is harder here without the big studio I had in Missouri. Nevertheless...it is one of several activities on my list of things to do through the upcoming winter. The college will be forming a Quilting Group during Winter Term and I plan to participate. It helps to have moral support. Not to mention someone to ask about the challenges.

Another Prize

When I went to pick up my State Fair items I got a big surprise. A basket of Imperial Hand Spun Hand Dyed Wool. This would have been the First Prize if I had won the Crochet Blue Ribbon. The judges apparently had second thoughts and gave it to me as they decided I should have had First Place. A rather unusual procedure and a bit odd, but I’ll take it, thank you very much. I would rather have the yarn than the ribbon! Over $100 value and the promise of projects for the winter knitting season.

So help me out here. What do you think I can make with all this beautiful wool? An afghan comes to mind and that would keep me warm and remind me of my State Fair sucesses. But perhaps something more creative. I've been knitting socks with light weight yarn and #1 needles so it will be a switch back to bigger needles and bulkier wool. I need suggestions!

2 Ply Skeins 4oz 200 yds
Total 4 skeins = 16oz 800 yds
Total 4 skeins @ 15.00 = $60.00

#01 Imperial Natural
#19 Fawn (beige)
#21 Raspberry
#125 Canyon Shadow Blue

Lopi 4oz 150 yds
Total 4 skeins = 16oz 600 yds
Total 4 skeins @ 13.00 = $52.00

#02 Pearl Grey (2 skeins)
#112 Heathered Wheat
#126 Spring Sage

Unlabeled Fat Skeins (weight and measure unknown)
Black 2 skeins
White 1 skein

The descriptions and colors are not on the Imperial Ranch website http://www.imperialstockranch.com/fiber/where.html
but you can check out the colors on the Abundant Yarns website
www.abundantyarn.com