Monthly Archives: December 2010

Plaid Wool Modern Quilt Improv

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Finally, I’m making progress in patching together these re-purposed wool shirts into a modern improvised bed quilt. I was stuck for a while, so when I began working yesterday

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Hand Knit Christmas Joy Socks

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Sherri Lynn Wood

I’m jumping for joy over my new hand knit socks. I finished them just in time for Christmas. Wishing you, my dear friends, a warm, cozy, and happy holiday season!

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Quilt Pattern Sketches ~ Stones and Diamonds

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Sherri Lynn Wood

I just loved this image of  stones and diamonds by Isabelle from Switzerland.  With Isa’s permission I’ve used her photo as the inspiration for my quilt pattern sketch this week. Isathreadsoflife’s blog is filled with beautiful pictures, seemingly taken all … Continue reading →

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My Paris Coat ~ The Mender’s Sojourn

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Sherri Lynn Wood

It’s been almost two months since I blogged from the perspective of the object being mended. In Surrender To The Mender I was the coat letting go and receiving “quality

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DIY Carfree Carefree Bicycle Jacket

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Ever since my car was torched at the end of September, I’ve been car-free in San Francisco. I’ve decided to stay that way for the immediate future. I’m saving a ton of

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Improvisational Process Follows Its Own Course

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Sherri Lynn Wood

When the improvised quilt pattern has taken on a life of it’s own, you must go with the flow. Continue reading →

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Parol Making at The Asian Art Museum

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sherri Lynn Wood

Yesterday I visited the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco and stumbled into a free parol making workshop. Parols are star shaped lanterns central to the Filipino celebration of

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Running Out of Wool ~ Repurposing Thrift Store Finds

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Sherri Lynn Wood

The improvised [ ] quilt pattern is coming along. My favorite blocks are in the right column. My intention is to make a queen sized quilt, but I’m running out of wool. The star

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