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Crochet Crazy: Friday Finish! from Becca's Crazy Projects

It has been a while since I updated on my 6-Day Crochet Star blanket.

I ended the same way I started: with light gray. It's nice to finish something. I need to see what I have to make a scrappy version of this one. Some of the one's I've seen are simply stunning.

Pattern: 6-Day Crochet Star blanket from Betty McKnit

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins ...

added by Becca 1 week ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

Each round is taking more time now.

I missed photographing the last light gray round and I wasn't going to frog for a photo.

I had to grab a bigger project bag to hold it because my medium bag wasn't cutting it any more.

Still loving this blanket. Are you working on any long-term projects?

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers ...

added by Becca 1 month, 2 weeks ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

Another round on the star blanket. This is a great project. I've almost memorized the pattern. Just a few more rounds.

I think the next one I make will be a different color every row. Because I like to challenge myself.

I recently discovered darning needles from Clover (affiliate link). If you aren't a fan of threading your yarn needle, I highly recommend these. Super easy to thread and longer than my other darning needles.

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 ...

added by Becca 1 month, 3 weeks ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

This one is coming in a little late today. I forgot all about it until after my workday.

At any rate, I've been working on my star blanket all week.

Some days I get a round finished.

Some days I don't. I think I almost have the pattern down. I'm having fun and it keeps growing. I see more of these in my future. Perhaps with loads of different colors, or self-striping cakes, and even different yarns for some added texture. Stick around to see how it grows.

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can ...

added by Becca 2 months ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last month YouTube fed me some videos about the 6-Day Crochet Star blanket from Betty McKnit. I decided I wanted to make one. I sat down with my copy of the pattern, and the YouTube videos and got stitching.

I'm using up some yarn I picked up from one of the big box stores. I have a collection of blues and grays that I'll be using for this project. I'll try to post periodically to show you how I'm progressing.

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in ...

added by Becca 2 months, 1 week ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Tiny Toolbox from Becca's Crazy Projects

Evidently, these tiny toolboxes are all the rage on the internet. We were at the home improvement warehouse and found them. We picked up a set, one for me, and one for my darling husband.

I had some delightful purple felt to the drawers. I'm not sure where I'm going to put it. I do know that it needs a bunch of stickers.

My favorite tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Fiskars Rotary Cutter replacement blades ...

added by Becca 3 months, 3 weeks ago. under 2024 , quilt , quilting , tool , tool tip

Machine Needles from Becca's Crazy Projects

I don't know who needs to hear this. But if you were waiting for some kind of sign, this is it. Change your sewing machine needle. Heck, buy a stack of them so you can change it regularly. My favorite needles are these titanium coated topstitch needles from Superior Threads. The larger eye is perfect for embroidery, and suitable for everyday sewing. Seriously, treat yourself.

My favorite tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Fiskars Rotary Cutter replacement ...

added by Becca 4 months, 3 weeks ago. under 2024 , needle , sew , sewing , tool , tool tip

Happy Birthday from Becca's Crazy Projects

Happy Birthday to me! Since I know what I like best, I bought myself this ruler for my birthday. From the Amazon description: "Created by Gudrun Erla of GE Design, this ruler includes all the features you expect from the original Stripology Ruler with the bonus benefits of the Stripology Squared."

This ruler is a monster. I've only cut a few strips with it and I'm adding this one to my list of favorites.

My favorite tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5 ...

added by Becca 10 months, 1 week ago. under 2024 , quilt , quilting , ruler , shopping , stripology , tool , tool tip

Granny Cardigan from Becca's Crazy Projects

Another two rounds. It is almost big enough to be a sweater! I'll see what it looks like after I get the next row completed. That first green sure isn't messing around.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers)RuMe ...

added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2024 , cardigan , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Odd Blocks from Becca's Crazy Projects

I've added the borders to my odd blocks quilts and I think that pulls it all together.

This was a great experiment! Keep your eye out for more odd block quilts.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Fiskars Rotary Cutter replacement blades
Fiskars Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat
BLACK+DECKER Classic Steam Iron
Fiskars 8-inch scissors

Juki TL-2010Q

Grabbit Magnetic Pin Cushion

Dritz Craft Pins, 1-3/4-Inch (250-Count)

Electric Quilt

I've used both of the Creative ...

added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2024 , creative grids , cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrap crazy , scrappy , templates , tool , tool tip

Odd Blocks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Sometimes I make blocks just to try them out. Sometimes I don't have enough of these to make anything. Those odd blocks desire to become a quilt. Here we have a couple of those quilts, or at least the beginnings. The top one uses 6" squares. I had some fun blocks to pair up with those big pinwheels.

These pinwheels are really big. Each of those pinwheel blocks measures 16". I had to get creative with the layout to make it look way more complicated than it is. I will add some borders and they will be ready for ...

added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2024 , creative grids , cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrap crazy , scrappy , templates , tool , tool tip

Granny Cardigan from Becca's Crazy Projects

I'm still working on my granny cardigan.

This is one of those projects that is easy to work on.

The rows are taking longer each time. It great to see it coming together.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers)RuMe ...

added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2024 , cardigan , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

Granny Cardigan from Becca's Crazy Projects

I bought myself a silly amount of yarn a couple weeks ago. This is Big Twist. You can find it a Joann Fabrics.

I decided to make a granny cardigan.

This is how it is going. So far, so good.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle ...

added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2024 , cardigan , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

Charming from Becca's Crazy Projects

I added the borders to my charming quilt.

I loaded it on the frame.

And started quilting. I decided to use a traditional pattern. This is Kristin's Easy Baptist Fan from Urban Elementz. I didn't have a fan design I really like in my collection so I bought this one for this quilt. I'm sure I will use it again so it was a worthy investment.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Fiskars Rotary Cutter ...

added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , shopping , tool , tool tip

Happy Solstice from Becca's Crazy Projects

I've been working on so many things but don't have much of any one thing to share. I've been making more small scrappy bricks blocks. I just started on a stack using this fun flower print as the center square.

I've finished my charming quilt and have cut the binding and borders to finish it.

This set of scrappy bricks is ready to be sewn into rows.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Fiskars ...

added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , shopping , tool , tool tip

Red and White from Becca's Crazy Projects

I pieced this delightful little quilt using a free block pattern from Gnome Angel. If you don't follow Angie, or aren't on her email list, you should check it out. Free Block Friday is a wonderful thing.

I made my blocks at a different size using my Accuquilt Go! Such a wonderful little block. I'm glad I tried this out. I used Electric Quilt to come up with the layout and I'm pleased with the result. Sashing for the win!

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars ...

added by Becca 1 year, 4 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , shopping , tool , tool tip

Charming from Becca's Crazy Projects

I've finished the majority of the piecing and this is where I'm at. No rhyme or reason with this one. The goal was to sew two bricks together and repeat until I had my units. Then, sew those into rows. Then join the rows. I like the chaos in this one. I will add a border and it will be ready for quilting.

Recipe: cut 504 bricks that measure 2.5" by 4.5" (Accuquilt has a die for that). Sew two together. Repeat until you have 252 units. Sew 14 units together in a row. Make 18 ...

added by Becca 1 year, 4 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , shopping , tool , tool tip

Charming from Becca's Crazy Projects

A while back I cut a bunch of 5" charm squares in half. I've been slowly sewing the resulting bricks into larger units and trimming down to 4.5" squares. This is the result of some of that work. I've since started sewing them into rows but don't have a photo to share of that step, yet. This would have been quicker if I had used my Accuquilt. Ah, well, I'm making slow progress and there isn't anything wrong with that.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5 ...

added by Becca 1 year, 4 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , shopping , tool , tool tip

Better Borders from Becca's Crazy Projects

Have you had this happen? When you add the borders and they just end up wavy? Yeah, me, too. I know how to fix this problem and it still happens. This isn't going to be a post about how to prevent this from happening. You can certainly find loads of videos on how to properly cut and attach borders.

I straighened that border out when I basted.

In the end, it worked out okay. Just don't do this to your long arm quilter.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle ...

added by Becca 1 year, 5 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , shopping , tool , tool tip

Die Cutting the Leftovers from Becca's Crazy Projects

When I trim a charity quilt, I set aside the trimmings in this bin. It is overflowing with scrappy goodness.

I decided to do some sorting by size.

My goal was to cut some of those leftovers into usable pieces. I sorted the scraps into some general sizes. These sizes become binding, borders, and blocks.

Then I sat down with my biggest leftovers, in this case the pieces that could easily be cut into 6.5" squares. These are the easiest to make into a charity quilt quickly. Thirty squares sewn in five rows of six squares and you almost ...

added by Becca 1 year, 5 months ago. under 2023 , accuquilt , cutter , cutting , die cutting , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , scrappy bricks , sew my stash , shopping , tool , tool tip

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