loot and hook

It's safe to say that I'm no longer in risk of being put on tv on Hoarders, the Crafting Edition. I was rather restrained yesterday at the craft show. I bought a few strips of fabric and a couple of quilting dies. I replaced my favorite triangle die with a non-transparent version. I also picked up a clamshell die which is what I'm most excited about from my quilt show. I had my eyes on a third die, but told myself to be patient..  (which means I may be back at the quilt show tomorrow or this weekend. haha!)

I expected to pick up a fair bit of yarn and a Tunisian crochet hook, but I failed in that quest. Namely because I forgot that I wanted the hook. I think that's a good excuse to head back out. If you are thinking of going to the show, I give it a thumbs up. If you're wandering the quilt show, my favorite this year was Red Hot Tuesday by Sue Cody. I loved it for the variation of style and technique as well as how attuned Sue is to color and composition. [Out of courtesy to the makers, we are asked not to share images of the show quilts online. If I can find a link to her quilt, I'll definitely steer you there soon!]

In non-show news, I finished my second crochet sweater on the same day that I began it. This one is quite wee and would best fit a preemie or newborn. I made the smallest size. I'm not sure it is my usual style, but it is good to know that I've got a pattern up my sleeve that I could make in a day or two for a family whose bub has come earlier than expected.  (*lately that seems to be almost everyone I know!)  I purchased the pattern via Ravelry and this works up super easy. It's a simple combination of basic single and double crochet with increasing stitches. Next time, I'll work a larger size or work in a thicker yarn with a larger hook. The finished project details are on Ravelry.