A Whole Lotta Stitching Going On

There's been a whole lot of stitching going on in my world lately.  Last weekend my mom helped me surge around the edges of this Elmo panel to make a fleece blanket for Cate for Christmas.

My grandmother also helped me sew these 8 stockings for our small group Christmas party (there are 8 cute kids who will be getting these filled with goodies in a couple of weeks).

My grandmother is also known for knitting these wonderful cotton dishcloths.  Eric and I have gotten a few over the years and love them.  We use them until they wear out.  Last weekend, I learned how to make them.

My grandmother took a knitting break to read to Cate.  Here's how my first dishcloth turned out. 

They're so easy to make.  If you're a knitter, I'm more than happy to pass on the pattern to you.  :-)  I'm making them like crazy now to give to some family and friends who have already requested some.

With all of that, I may get around to using these huge needles I borrowed from my grandmother to make the dressy, shiny scarf you see pictured with them (she made it for me a few years ago using those same needles). 

As for the jumper from this post, which I really wanted to make for Cate for Christmas...well, it's going to have to wait a few more weeks.  I won't get it done for Christmas, but hopefully I'll get it done for her birthday. 

Yes indeed, there is a whole lot of stitching going on around here. 

~Melody :-)