I've been meaning to take photos of a few finished quilts ..... but life keeps getting in the way.
This was a sweet and easy quilt to make and it went together very quickly. A perfect quilt for donation.
I've been meaning to take photos of a few finished quilts ..... but life keeps getting in the way.
This was a sweet and easy quilt to make and it went together very quickly. A perfect quilt for donation.
I returned to counted cross stitch within the last two years; something I never anticipated happening, something that I certainly didn't think that I had the time for, but nonetheless it occurred! It came about as the result of a Christmas gift from Quiltkeemosabe. I blogged about this unexpected return to handwork here, a year ago. I continue to enjoy the slow pace and the rhythm of the
read moreI returned to counted cross stitch within the last two years; something I never anticipated happening, something that I certainly didn't think that I had the time for, but nonetheless it occurred! It came about as the result of a Christmas gift from Quiltkeemosabe. I blogged about this unexpected return to handwork here, a year ago. I continue to enjoy the slow pace and the rhythm of the
read moreWell, here are the 3 new projects that have been started. It has been great working on UFO's, but this gal needed something new in her life!
First, another 2" x 4" finished size block. This is for a birthday gift in November. Need to get cracking on this one.
Next, some stars. Charm squares are being used up to make these blocks.Everywhere! Last week I wasn’t much in the mood to sew. When I went into my sewing closet, I followed a squirrel and emptied most of the fabric and some other goodies out! Sorting and folding for several hours. I now have this basket of goodies to cut into scraps. Some day soon I’ll get out my studio cutter and reduce the pile to squares and strips.
The closet looks so good now. I could not bring myself to take a before pick. Such a coward!
read moreEven in December, there is something going on in the garden. The plants in the sunroom continue to do well, and I am hopeful that they survive the winter. Recently, I uncovered my amaryllis and brought it into the kitchen. I gave it some water, and hope it will wake up soon and produce another gorgeous flower. If it does, it will be the eighth year it has bloomed. It is green on the bulb, surely a good sign.
Dawn on a cold day in December, low clouds reflect the golden, early morning light. I love this time of day ...
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