Tuesday, March 13, 2012

IDLE HANDS

Years ago, I knit.........a lot.  One day a friend came over for tea, and she saw that I had nothing in my hands. She said, "what, no knitting? Idle hands are the devils workshop".
I've been going like a mad woman ever since!  It seems I have to always be doing something. Hexagons take care of that need. I pieced a couple more for my quilt.





.....and I cast on for some socks.  My Mom-in-law has a birthday coming up. She likes hand knit socks.


I have a finish to show you as soon as the binding is done, so if you'll excuse me, my hands are itching to do that  : 0 )

11 comments:

Deborah said...

One of my goals is to learn how to knit socks. Of all the "crafts" I've tried, knitting seems to be the most challenging for me. Thanks for the nice comments on my latest grannies! Oh.... And I love the fussy cut birds in your block.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

What beautiful hexies and enjoy your knitting too!

Deanna said...

You are so talented, love all the things you do.
Deanna

Live a Colorful Life said...

Carla, you hexies are stunning. And where did you get that adorable stitch counter??

Teje Karjalainen said...

Your blocks are so beautiful! I love to quilt by hand but hand piecing is not for me - then I prefer to knit. After a while I started again my knitted jacket.

Gramma Quilter said...

Love the fussy cut hexies! Have a great day.
Donna

Kelly said...

Beautiful hexies!

Debbie said...

Love your hexie blocks!!

quiltmania said...

Those fussy cut birds are just so cute!

**nicke... said...

your piecing is so perfect! i love it and wish i knew how to do both... hexies and socks.

Cami said...

I Love the birds!!