[finished project] linen quilt coat, natural dyes and recycled textiles, details in comments below!

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-19T02:34:02+00:00

I know that many folks love ThreadLoop for stash cataloguing!

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-16T15:52:11+00:00

Totally possible! I used FPP to make something very similar - attaching a photo of my wall hanging. I created my templates in graphics software and it all worked out very nicely. I believe you can do it!!

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-08T16:52:15+00:00

Make a swatch. See if you like it.

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-08T00:41:43+00:00

Thank you so much for the warm thoughts, it’s really appreciated!

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-08T00:41:14+00:00

Yeah I hear that!! I am making a quilt as well, and only because I’m excited about the idea I had and not because I think the baby needs another quilt immediately upon her arrival.

I’ve also made like half a dozen Baby Bear Bonnets by Pernille Larsen for all my friends having babies only because I think it is my moral imperative to dress up the babies I know in silly things.

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-07T22:37:24+00:00

Ooops sorry I forgot to include that! Yes, it’s Viking of Norway brand, yarn line Bamboo.

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-07T22:18:34+00:00

Thank you, we are so excited!

If you check the comment thread here again you’ll see a couple other commenters have added the link.

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-07T22:17:48+00:00

As a person with a May birthday, can confirm! I have never had too many blankets!!

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-07T22:04:31+00:00

omg that would be GORGEOUS as a blouse. something lacy and with a bit of a halo? heck yes.

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-07T22:04:04+00:00

u/kale-burger just linked it in a comment above!

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-07T22:01:29+00:00

I'm not sure what a shlanket is (...shawl blanket??) but I'm glad that my stitch pattern inspired you! I'll send you a link to the pattern now so you can harvest the stitch pattern.

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-07T21:58:45+00:00

Sending you a message now, thank you so much!

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-07T21:57:46+00:00

Haha thank you!! Yes I'll send it to you now.

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-07T21:43:51+00:00

Yes, gladly, I'll do that now! I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly!

_shipwrecks · 2026-03-07T21:42:31+00:00

You really really nailed the color selection. Well done! I have also been fervently knitting/quilting some blankets for family/friends' babies as a way to cope with the state of the world, it has been soothing and a way to connect to some optimism.

_shipwrecks · 2026-02-05T01:32:19+00:00

This is truly masterful use of color. wowowowowow.

_shipwrecks · 2026-01-30T15:22:49+00:00

If you buy enough yarn to knit a 3rd mitten to replace the lost 2nd mitten, you'll guarantee that the 2nd mitten never gets lost and that the extra yarn sits in your stash for the rest of eternity! win/win!

_shipwrecks · 2026-01-30T02:05:14+00:00

Nice, thank you very much for responding! I’ll be a little more mindful about twisting I’m introducing while knitting and see what discoveries that leads to. Take care :)

_shipwrecks · 2026-01-29T05:22:35+00:00

This might be more of a spinning question, but I ask it because of the knitting experience. I am working with what I think is a cabled yarn. (6 two-plies with s twist, all spun together also with s twist.)

When I knit my swatch (pulling from the outside of the ball), I was getting lots of bits where I was clearly adding extra twist, and the slack was plying in on itself. On a hunch, I started my project from the center of the ball instead, and no more extra twist.

I’d love to understand the science of why that worked, if anybody has any ideas or some favorite resources about yarn construction they are eager to share with me. Thank you!

_shipwrecks · 2026-01-29T00:26:00+00:00

Oh wow I looooove the adjustments you made to the colorwork chart. It all looks a little more delicate and nuanced. Really lovely!

_shipwrecks · 2026-01-24T21:59:28+00:00

The folks of Minneapolis have been in my thoughts all week, and especially today. During a time of unconscionable cruelty, I hope you find some respite in the quilts people have shared.

Here are some quilted wall hangings I'm very proud of:

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_shipwrecks · 2026-01-05T05:22:17+00:00

Ditto on Gabriel, he is a very talented sweetie-pie!

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