A to Z Challenge, Day 17: Q Is For Quesquemitl

In my weaving class, I am making a quesquemitl, a type of poncho that is made from a continuous piece of fabric – and, thus, a popular choice for handweavers.  The photo above is from Wikipedia, of a garment on view at the Museo Popular in Mexico: \”Large shawl called a quechquemitl by Margarita Roberta Lucas Garcia from Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo as part of a temporary exhibit of crafts from Hidalgo at the Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico City.\”

I love the yarn that I got to use.  It\’s a rayon with many different colors, as you can see from the spool here; however, from a distance it looks blue.

I haven\’t yet sewn the piece, which means that will be my next project.  I\’m finishing the hand-sewn edge and then will baseball stitch the pieces together.

I don\’t know how to baseball stitch yet.

Guess I have my work cut out for me.