Do you remember this post about using homeless samples?
There's more of that here.
Three samples now joined with a patchwork flower added top right.
I think I now have enough of these pieces to finish them with headers and create a new cloth sample book.
That's this afternoon sorted then.
Good morning, my friends. This being Super Bowl Sunday, you might think that "first down" crack has something to do with football. Actually, it means I've finished the first block for the Snowmen & Reindeer project. Ta-Da!
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Good morning, my friends. This being Super Bowl Sunday, you might think that "first down" crack has something to do with football. Actually, it means I've finished the first block for the Snowmen & Reindeer project. Ta-Da!
New embroidered work.
Fabric paint and embroidery inspired by this collection.
There are lots of French knots and tiny snippets of cloth embellishing the painted areas along with a little running stitch.
There's along way to go with this one. It's developing over in class.
Small applique circles on each piece is the next step.
I will play with the placement of those later.
Good morning, my friends. We had a slow day yesterday. Our only plan was to go have lunch in Boulder City, and then get some fudge to enjoy with our afternoon cup of espresso. Before leaving, I spent some time on my embroidery, filling my hoop.
Good morning, my friends. We had a slow day yesterday. Our only plan was to go have lunch in Boulder City, and then get some fudge to enjoy with our afternoon cup of espresso. Before leaving, I spent some time on my embroidery, filling my hoop.
It's time to take a closer, more considered look at my current design project.
I have created and gathered a large amount of work and sometimes I'm blinded by it all.
Today I've collected a few pieces together for more focus, (less clutter) in order to move forward.
So now I'm digesting the information here, in this image. There's more clarity which will help the decision making and hopefully generate ideas going forward.
If you'd like to catch up on this current collection there are several links below.
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There's been progress with this piece, you last saw it here.
It's turning into a patchwork piece....unintentionally.
I like it though. I especially like the patchwork flower.
I like the flower so much that I've made extra.
They will not be used here though......or maybe one would fit in that empty corner of gingham.....hmmmmm.
Good morning, my friends. I have a lot to tell you today, and lots of pictures to show. You might want to top-off whatever your drinking and get settled in a comfy chair. Before you do that, though, be sure to lace up your hiking boots. We're gonna go for a short, but challenging hike.
Heading out, we drove directly toward these mountains before turning north. I can never get over the beauty of the geological features of this area. It doesn't have the impact of a place like, say, Monument Valley, but the colors and shadows of ...
read moreGood morning, my friends. I have a lot to tell you today, and lots of pictures to show. You might want to top-off whatever your drinking and get settled in a comfy chair. Before you do that, though, be sure to lace up your hiking boots. We're gonna go for a short, but challenging hike.
Heading out, we drove directly toward these mountains before turning north. I can never get over the beauty of the geological features of this area. It doesn't have the impact of a place like, say, Monument Valley, but the colors and shadows of ...
read moreGood morning, my friends. It was another do-nothing day. That's not entirely true. We had to go to the grocery store, and our list was relatively long. When we got back to the RV and had everything put away, we decided we were no longer interested in doing anything else, and so we spent the rest of the day relaxing. I did three loads of laundry, so that's something. And, of course, I spent some time on my slow-stitching, filling my hoop again.
Good morning, my friends. It was another do-nothing day. That's not entirely true. We had to go to the grocery store, and our list was relatively long. When we got back to the RV and had everything put away, we decided we were no longer interested in doing anything else, and so we spent the rest of the day relaxing. I did three loads of laundry, so that's something. And, of course, I spent some time on my slow-stitching, filling my hoop again.
Who knew my new buttons would match my old pin pillow?
Stitching life’s most meaningful moments
Some projects are about color and creativity… and some are about meaning.
The Cherished Memories Collection was designed for those once-in-a-lifetime moments—the ones that deserve to be stitched into something lasting. Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, a new home, or another milestone worth remembering, this collection gives you a beautiful way to turn fabric and thread into a keepsake that tells a story.
At the heart of the Cherished Memories Collection is the Log Cabin block, a timeless design rich with meaning. Traditionally, the Log Cabin represents ...
read moreGood morning, my friends. Today I can reveal my “Motion” quilt for The Endeavourers art quilt group, but before I do, lets catch up on what happened yesterday, shall we? And let me just tell you, we made good on our goal to do nothing for the entire day. It's good to attain one's goals, wouldn't you agree?
I spent some time on my slow-stitching, finishing off the right side of the turtle.
Good morning, my friends. Today I can reveal my “Motion” quilt for The Endeavourers art quilt group, but before I do, lets catch up on what happened yesterday, shall we? And let me just tell you, we made good on our goal to do nothing for the entire day. It's good to attain one's goals, wouldn't you agree?
I spent some time on my slow-stitching, finishing off the right side of the turtle.
Hand embroidered buttons inspired by this design collection.
Some of these will be used as adornments for embroidered cloth, others will be used in design work.
Good morning, my friends. It's our last morning in Escondido. Some of today will be spent preparing to leave for Boulder City tomorrow. Probably I'll have a little time for sewing today. As long as I have to put everything away, I might as well get it all out again one more time. Wouldn't you agree?
So we had a casual sandwiches-and-wine day planned with our friends Debi and Jim yesterday. Before we left, I spent some time on my slow-stitching, finishing off what's in my hoop.
