After clearing off my ironing board and cutting mat from the last couple of projects, I finally got the chance to cut and sew on the borders for the charm pack baby quilt. I love the bright and happy fabrics in this. I don’t have a recipient for this quilt at the moment, but when… Continue reading Borders make it better
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Plum pretty scrappy cat
Now I should make some more of these since I’ve finally of gotten into the rhythm of foundation paper piecing again by the end of this block. But I have so many things calling my name, that I’ve already put the project boxes away for now. But at least I now have a third cat.… Continue reading Plum pretty scrappy cat
July 2022 WIPGO
As I mentioned yesterday, I didn’t really do much stitching in June, in favor of working on quilting and knitting projects. I’m beginning to see a pattern in last year’s and this year’s WIPGO journey. Late Spring/early Summer I dropped out last year, and it appears that cycle is repeating. I’ll probably feel like focusing… Continue reading July 2022 WIPGO
Obviously otherwise engaged
I barely spent any time working on cross stitch projects in June, and it definitely shows. I managed to eke out just a tiny bit more on Forever and Ever last night, but I still haven’t finished the first flower. It’s a little over halfway stitched. I did finish the center and I only have… Continue reading Obviously otherwise engaged
Going in a different direction
Way back when (okay, in 2020), I started a patriotic shawl. I thought I liked the design, finished the first section with beads, and started the stripes section. It was a shawl that was designed to look similar to the American flag. As I got it out to work on Monday night, I realized that… Continue reading Going in a different direction