It’s time to work on something October-y, right? I’ve always enjoyed Autumn colors, and I’ve had this cross stitch project in progress for several years now. A few nights ago, I decided it was once again in need of some attention. I used to cross stitch a lot. In the beginning, I made most of… Continue reading And since it’s October
Mid-October vacation day
My original plans for today were altered, so I decided to go ahead and work on the pink half City Sampler quilt that I had pieced blocks for a couple of years ago. I had started piecing the sashing strips to the blocks a couple of months ago, and today I went ahead and finished… Continue reading Mid-October vacation day
Ready for quilting
It’s ready to go to my longarm quilter, and I’m really pleased with the colors and how it looks. I think our friend Dave will like it. I picked out the flannel backing fabric (far right in the photo) at a local quilt shop last weekend, and it’s perfect (if I do say so myself).
Blanket stitch appliqué
In cross-stitch, often the backstitching can bring a piece to life. In quilting, blanket stitch can do the same for fusible appliqué. I love choosing colors to either blend in and enhance slightly just to reinforce the line or give a nice contrast and really pop! (Just ignore the stray cat hair or piece of… Continue reading Blanket stitch appliqué
Felicitas happy dance
I finished the Felicitas sweater last week, and managed to get it washed and blocked more quickly than I usually do. Maybe it’s the cooler weather we’ve been having that has spurred me to make sure it was finished and wearable quickly. I love the detail in this sweater – especially the lace at the… Continue reading Felicitas happy dance