Work Station Mini Quilt

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I had some extra time just before Thanksgiving to crank out a quick project . My computer workstation needs a new mat under it, mainly because my optical mouse doesn’t work unless there’s something under it, like a mouse pad. But I’ve always found mousepads to be too small and restrictive. I want to be able to move my mouse anywhere on the table… therefore, I need some kind of mat that will cover the entire table. So I made one!

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It starts with a few favorite charm squares of favorite prints and favorite colors. Hues of purple and blues, and CATS!

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Within minutes, I’m on to quilting it together. Have I told you how much I love straight-line quilting? So therapeutic.

Top 3 favorite prints: Cats with antlers. Weird, right? But I like it.

The lone blue rose.

And cat eyes and cat whiskers!

The fabric for the quilt backing is just beautiful and matches my color theme of the front.

Ta-dah! The finished mini quilt for the workstation! Now I can work while looking at my pretty mini and my mouse will work anywhere I need it to. Work place happiness. 😊✨

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Barbara - Beautiful quilt. I also love straight line quilting.December 9, 2017 – 8:11 amReplyCancel
Rhonda Tenderholt - I love how your cat is helping you to hold down the pieces. Nice mini quilt too. Thanks for sharing.June 26, 2017 – 5:55 pmReplyCancel
- Susie - Yes, that’s my little kitty quilter – he’s very helpful! Thanks for taking the time to write! ;-)July 5, 2017 – 7:34 pmReplyCancel

Little Pumpkin Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

I crocheted this adorable little pumpkin beanie and I’m sharing the pattern with you!

This pattern is size 6M to 12M, and uses front post double crochets (fpdc), double crochets (dc), single crochets (sc), and slip stitch (sl st). It works in rounds to form the beanie. It has 5 components: beanie, stem, leaf, vine, and flower.

Use light weight yarn (weight 3 “light”) in pumpkin orange, soft green, and soft white; and Hook Size H:

Beanie

Using orange yarn, start a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 15 dc into magic ring and tighten the loop closed. Continue on to Round 2.

Round 2: 1 fpdc in every dc (15 sts)

Round 3: 1 fpdc in fpdc from previous round below, 1 dc in next sp. Repeat [1 fpdc, 1 dc], for a total 30 sts.

Round 4: 1 fpdc in fpdc from previous round below, 2 dc in next sp. Repeat [1 fpdc, 2 dc] for a total of 45 sts.

Rounds 5-17: 1 fpdc in fpdc from previous round below, 3 dc in next sp. Repeat [1 fpdc, 3 dc] for a total of 60 sts each round. Sl st into next st.

Scallop Edge: *Sk next st, 6 dc into next st, sk next st, sl st into next* Repeat * all around beanie. You should end up with 16 cute little scallops. (See photo below.)

Stem, Leaf, & Vine

Stem

(Note: Stem also worked in rounds) Using Green Yarn, Ch 2

Round 1: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (4 sts total)

Round 2-4: sc in each of the next 4 sts. (4 sts total in each round)

Round 5: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next; twice. (6 sts total)

Round 6: 1 sc in next 6 sts. (6 sts total)

Round 7: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in the next 5 sts. Sl st to beg ch-3. (12 sts total)

Leaf

Using Green, Ch 7.

Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc in next 5 sts. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, tr in the same st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 3 sc in last st, turn. Working back the other side, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 tr in the next st, then ch 3 and sl st to last st. Do not tie off. Continue to crochet vine.

Vine

Ch 30, turn. 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 2 sc in each st thereafter all the way back down to the leave. Twirl the vine with your finger to help it curl in a pretty way.

Flower

Make a magic ring, crochet these sts into ring: [sc, 4 tr] 5 times (5 petals). Then tighten the loop to form the pretty flower. Sl st to beg sc and tie off.

Sew all four components (stem, leaf, vine, and flower) to beanie and you’re done! 😊✨

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your little pumpkins! -Susie 🤗💕

Have you tried this pattern? Let me know what you think!

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JuLee - Hi, this is an amazingly beautiful pattern! Thank you so very much for sharing pattern and pictures. 🥰September 21, 2021 – 4:28 amReplyCancel
Amanda Parker - Hey! Thanks so much for cute pattern! Just wondering if this is worked in continuous rounds? Or sl st and chain at the beginning of each round? :)September 9, 2018 – 11:43 amReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Amanda, the pattern is worked in a continuous round. No slip stitch needed… you just keep going! ;-)September 10, 2018 – 4:32 pmReplyCancel

Ambleside Quilt

Finished Quilt Size: 47″ by 56″

Even though we’re still in the middle of fall, and the weather is starting to turn cold, I’m already dreaming about spring… spring colors, and spring bloom! I’ve just finished my latest quilt, which I actually started last winter and haven’t completely finished it until now, the following fall. How did it take me so long?! But it’s done now and I love it! It’s a simple quilt made up of classic 4-patch blocks. As much as I can appreciate a quilt with hundreds and hundreds of patchwork pieces, my favorites are always the classics. Simple quilts with simple designs, and the main spotlight shining bright on the beautiful fabrics itself.

This quilt is made with the designer fabric line “Ambleside” by Brenda Riddle Designs. Floral prints in vibrant colors – I’m so in love with it! It’s so soft and feminine!

Here are some more photos of the new quilt!

Here are some of the work-in-progress photos from my sewing table. I love all the color that these beautiful fabrics brought into my workspace.

Some pretty quilt binding to finish it all off.

Looking pretty for the photo shoot.

A closer look at the pretty backing and binding. The backing fabric is filled with these cute little red rose buds! So in love! This backing fabric is available here: Moda Ambleside Little Posies Linen Quilting Fabric

And last, but not least, cat on a quilt. Of course he thinks each quilt I make is a gift just for him. Well, he’s not entirely wrong. I do enjoy seeing him enjoy my quilts! I love making my kitties happy! 😊✨

I really hope you like this quilt enough to want to make one yourself. I’ll be working on a tutorial for the quilt pattern soon. Stay tuned, folks!

Happy Quilting!

Susie 🤗💕

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Suzanne Modesitt - Are all of your quilts made with the quilt as you go method?
They are all so beautiful. I love all of the color choices.

SuzanneMarch 6, 2019 – 8:31 amReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Suzanne, no not all of them are quilt as you go method. Most are made by traditional piecing. Thank you so much for your kind words. It means so much to me!March 6, 2019 – 12:29 pmReplyCancel
Megan - This is beautiful! I’d love to make something similar for my Mother in law. March 6, 2018 – 6:07 amReplyCancel

Peaches & Cream Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

“Peaches & Cream”

Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

Here’s a tutorial to make this adorably snuggly soft crochet baby blanket. It’s a beautiful pattern that features pretty stripes and finished with a scallop edged trim.

Materials

Medium Weight Yarn in two colors: Creamsicle and White; and Crochet Hook Size H.

Blanket Body

Starting with Peach Yarn, Ch 138.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sk next ch, [sc, ch 2 sc] in next ch, *sk next 2 sts, [sc, ch 2, sc] in next st*, sc in last st, turn.

Row 2 – 4: Ch 1, sc in beg sc, [sc, ch 2, sc] in end of ch-2 sp across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. Fasten off at end of Row 4.

Row 5: Join White Yarn in beg sc, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp, *5 dc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp*, rep * across to last ch-2 sp, 3 dc in last ch-2 sp, dc in last sc, turn. Fasten off.

Row 6: Join Peach Yarn with sc in first dc, ch 1, sc in same dc, sk next dc, [sc, ch 2, sc] in next dc, sk next dc, [dc, ch 2, dc] in next sc, *sk next 2 dc, [sc, ch 2, sc] in next dc, sk next 2 dc, [dc, ch 2, dc] in next sc*, rep * across to last 4 dc, sk next dc, [sc, ch 2, sc] in next dc, sk next dc, sc in last dc, turn.

Row 7 – 91: Rep rows 2-6, 17 times.

Rows 92 – 94: Rep rows 2-4. At the end of row 94, do not fasten off. You will continue on to crochet blanket border. But first… trim all your yarn tails!

This is what your blanket will look like at this point. Before moving on to crochet the blanket border, fasten off ALL ends and trim off.

Blanket Border

Round 1: Continue with Peach Yarn, working back across the blanket, Ch 1, [sc, ch 2, sc] all around, with additional [sc, ch 2, sc] in each corner. (See photos below.)

Round 2: Join White Yarn in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 sp, *5 dc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp*. Repeat * around, ending with 5 dc in last ch-2 sp, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

The picture on the LEFT shows Blanket Border Round 1 working down the side of the blanket. The picture on the RIGHT shows Blanket Border Round 1 working across the bottom of the blanket.

And there you have it, folks! You’re all done! Here’s what the scallop edge looks like around the blanket once you’ve completed Blanket Border Round 2.

Even my cat enjoys how snuggly soft this blanket is.

I love these pretty crochet stitches so much!

I’m ending this tutorial with some cat peets. 🐱🐾 I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Let me know how your blanket turns out!

Susie 😊✨

Have you tried this pattern? Let me know what you think!

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Madeline - Hello! I love this pattern, and would like to make it for my niece, who is expecting her first child. Question: are the 2 yarns the same weight? The Lion Brand looks like it’s #4 and the Caron (white) looks like it’s a 3. Is that right? Thanks!February 27, 2020 – 12:27 pmReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Madeline – good eye! Yes, you’re right, they are not the same weight. It still works out okay and the different weight even adds just a bit of texture too. I think you’ll like the results. Congratulations on the new member of your family!February 28, 2020 – 2:27 pmReplyCancel
Darlene - This is a sweet pattern. Thanks!July 16, 2019 – 6:56 amReplyCancel
Merari - I am crocheting this blanket for my first grandchild who will be born in October. Thank you :)July 13, 2019 – 8:51 amReplyCancel
Merari - Thank you!July 12, 2019 – 7:03 pmReplyCancel
Linda B - Hi I love the colors and your pattern. I am definitely going to try this. My best friend’s daughter is expecting and these are two of the colors she chose for the new baby. Thank you for sharing the pattern!July 5, 2019 – 11:52 amReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Linda, so happy to hear you enjoy the patterns! Happy stitching!July 10, 2019 – 9:07 amReplyCancel
Barbara - Beautiful pattern.June 27, 2019 – 5:31 pmReplyCancel
Carol - Hi, I’m lost on row 2, is there a video tutorial to show which stitch to crochet into? Or what is the name of the stitch?

Thank youApril 30, 2019 – 4:49 pmReplyCancel
Carol - Do you have a video tutorial or what is the name of the stitch? I am lost on row 2 ad I’m unsure where to crochet:(April 30, 2019 – 4:35 pmReplyCancel
Debra - Hi Susie – In row 2, what do you mean by ‘in end of chain 2’? Am I just going into the chain 2 space? Your blanket is precious!April 3, 2019 – 3:25 pmReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Debra! Which Row are you stuck on? I’ll try to guide you through it :)April 3, 2019 – 9:06 pmReplyCancel
Elaine - Does this blanket look wavy as your crocheting it? I am new at the reading these patterns and some things seem difficult for me to read. Round 2 is difficult to understand for me to understand.October 15, 2018 – 10:31 amReplyCancel
Kathlynn - Hi I love this blanket pattern. I was just wondering before I start making it I wanted to know exactly what brand of yarn did you use and what can I use and how many does it take to complete.August 31, 2017 – 12:38 pmReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Kathlynn, I used one ball of each color. For the peach color, here is the link for the yarn: Lion Brand Yarn in Creamsicle. Here is the link for white: Simply Caron Light White. Let me know if you need additional info! Best of luck!September 1, 2017 – 12:49 pmReplyCancel
Cindy Pons - ThanksJuly 31, 2017 – 12:34 amReplyCancel
- Susie - You’re welcome ;-)July 31, 2017 – 9:57 amReplyCancel
carol plant - Hello – i just found this blanket on pinterest – i just found out yesterday i am about to have a 3rd grandbaby and of course wanted to make a blanket for the new arrival – i love this pattern (and the colour although i am going to have to go neutral) i am going shopping for yarn this week eventhough the baby is not due till the end of february – cant wait to get started on it – p.s. my cat does exactly the same thing as your especially if i am quilting – i guess it the warmth of the quilt and the comfiness of the yarn – these things obviously need their stamp of approval – i will try to remember to let you know how this turns out but it could be a long time – i am going to check out your other things as well regards carolJuly 18, 2017 – 5:40 amReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Carol – Congratulations on the addition to your growing family! I would love to know how your blanket turns out so do share photos when you’re done (after your kitty has approved, of course!) Thank you so much for writing to me today! I always love receiving mail like this! 🤓July 18, 2017 – 9:18 amReplyCancel
sarah wilson - THANK you for this beautiful pattern,July 6, 2017 – 2:21 pmReplyCancel
Andrea Dickens - This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for! So excited to make it. What are the finished dimensions?June 28, 2017 – 2:56 pmReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Andrea, the finished size of the blanket is 30″ by 32.5″ ;-)July 14, 2017 – 10:39 amReplyCancel
Wendy - This is a beautiful blanket. What brand of yarn did you use?June 5, 2017 – 8:55 pmReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Wendy, for this blanket, I used Lion Brand Yarn in Creamsicle Thanks for writing! :)June 6, 2017 – 8:03 pmReplyCancel
Christine - may i ask why you have so many loose ends, why don’t you change and continue because the distance is not so big. Thank you.April 8, 2017 – 11:33 amReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Christine, now that you’ve mentioned it, I suppose I could have made it work by carrying the yarn over without tying off at the end of each row! I don’t know why I didn’t think of it while I was crocheting the blanket! That’s what makes blogging so wonderful – such a great exchange of ideas! :)April 10, 2017 – 8:05 pmReplyCancel
  - Donna - This is a beautiful blanket and a pleasure to work. Thank you!May 31, 2017 – 9:42 pmReplyCancel
    - Susie - You’re welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed the pattern! :)May 31, 2017 – 9:57 pmReplyCancel
Debbie - Hi Susie. How much yarn of the colors is needed?January 13, 2017 – 5:35 pmReplyCancel
- Susie - Hi Debbie, I used two yarn balls of peach and about half of white. -Susie 😊💕January 13, 2017 – 8:26 pmReplyCancel