Monday, December 31, 2012

First Boutis Project Finished

This afternoon I finished my first Boutis project. This piece is only about 16 cm (just over 6 inches) square.

Here it is with the light behind it so you can see the pattern.






I learnt a lot making this little piece, so I hope my next boutis project will be much better.







Its the last day of 2012 here and I have been thinking about what I will be making in 2013. Of course I still have Roseville Album and Friends of Baltimore which I am looking forward to getting back to. There are the 2 Blogger's BOM quilts which I plan to finish soon as well as a top I have ready to baste. I want to get better at machine quilting so I have some tops for that purpose. I am sure there will be some new projects that I will start too! :)

My main challenge for the beginning of 2013 will involve these:





I had a short lesson on sock knitting with circular needles earlier this year. I have never made a pair of socks before so 2013 will be my year to give it a go. Wish me luck!!

Happy New Year to everyone!!

Thank you for reading my blog, becoming a follower and leaving comments.  Thank you for your friendship, inspiration and encouragement.

May 2013 bring joy, good health and prosperity for all. :)

13 comments:

  1. Thank you for the introduction to boutis quilting. Lovely work.
    I am sure that there will be plenty to inspire us in 2013. Have a happy and safe New Year.

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  2. Your first Boutis project is lovely. Wishing you and your family a safe, happy and prosperous new year xxx

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  3. Wishing you good health and much happiness in 2013 -- oh and lots of cozy new socks.

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  4. I hope 2013 is going to be a happy and healthy one for you with lots of precious quilting time. Happy New Year.

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  5. Knitting socks is fun. What lovely yarn! Wishing you many hours of creative pursuits in the new year.

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  6. Love the little boutis! Very well done - hope to see lots more :)
    Happy new Year and thanks for all your posts!
    Every Stitch

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  7. Hope it is the best year ever, Miriam - nice to have enjoyed another one with you!
    Hugs - Lurline!

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  8. Great new project. Never heard of Boutis before. Have a very happy New Year!

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  9. I have always wanted to learn to make socks too. One of these days....Happy New Year!

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  10. I have to read along further to find out what a "boutis" is...

    Happy New Year Miriam and thank you for being such a productive needlebook creator!!! Sock it to 'em in 2013!!

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  11. Looks like wonderful plans. I could never dream of knitting stockings - beautiful as they are.
    Have a wonderful 2013 - all the best to you!

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  12. Oooh, I hope you love knitting socks as much as I do -- I've had lots of fun over the years making them. You're detail oriented, so I predict you'll like it! Happy New Year!!!

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  13. Que precioso bloque y acolchado!!!!!!!!!

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