I promised I would do some sewing for the local historical society. They have many knitted and crocheted blocks that were donated at an annual "knit-in" which need to be assembled into blankets. Apparently gathering squares is easier than finding willing seamstresses.
I do actually find the work rather calming now that I have finally figured out what I was doing. I didn't like the look of the blanket when I crocheted it together, or when I used a mattress-stitch like seam, too many colors and weights and different patterns were used.
In the end I am happiest using a simple blanket stitch, which also helps me adjust the tension and gives me a little wiggle room, matching up blocks that very slightly in gauge and size. I also like the even more minimal stitches seen on the reverse (right in the photo here.
I am hoping to put some regular time in this now and finish it up over the weekend.
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