Sunday, July 11, 2021

Slow Sunday Stitching

Hello and welcome to the weekly hand stitching party! We invite you to enjoy a refreshing drink and take out your project and put a few stitches in.


This is exactly what I love to do on a hot summer day... sit in the shade with a strawberry drink,  and do some hand quilting, while visiting with a friend. It is even more special this year as we have been socially isolated for so long due to covid restrictions, and now at long last, we are able to have outdoor visits with friends. 

4 more quilted blocks!

I have been hand  quilting some 8" Life Is Beautiful blocks lately as it's the perfect summer take along project. These are the most recently finished blocks on the design wall.



39 Life is Beautiful blocks waiting!

Here is the stack of 39 blocks in storage. Yes, they patiently wait in an unused refrigerator. If I add this pile to the above 4 quilted blocks, that is a total of 43 blocks, which means I am 20 blocks away from starting to assemble the quilt!

What are you hand stitching today? We hope you will link up your blog post below and share your project with us!

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16 comments:

Gretchen Weaver said...

The blocs are small, a nice project to hand quilt in the hot summer sun. Happy stitching!

Sarah said...

It is a lovely on the go project! So nice to sew with a friend too! Enjoy.

Kate said...

Enjoy your time stitching with friends today.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

That is such a sweet project! I love the combination of embroidery and patchwork. Have a wonderful Sunday, Kathy!

Karla (ThreadBndr) said...

Those are darling and a perfect portable project. My travel project right now is Lucy Boston. It's great to be able to be out and about again, enjoy your summer stitch!

Ivani said...

Sooner than expected all blocks are quilted and ready for a assemble the quilt.
It is a lovely way to spend a beautiful Summer Sunday.

The Cozy Quilter said...

So nice to see the pile of finished blocks growing! Maybe you will be assembling the quilt by the end of the summer?

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

I love when the Life is Beautiful blocks get their showing! Neat repurposing of an old fridge. Enjoy these summer days and a strawberry drink sounds delicious.

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Such a beautiful blocks. You are moving right along. What a fabulous idea on using the fridge for quilt block storage. - Very clever. Happy quilting and thank you for hosting the link party.

Deb said...

Fantastic use of an old fridge, and I love those blocks and look forward to seeing your assembly progress too.

Sherrie said...

Hi Kathy,
Great job on your Life is Beautiful blocks. Love this quilt your working on...can't wait to see it finished. Have a great day!

Birthe Marie said...

How pretty your "Life is beautiful" blocks are! Enjoy your strawberry drink and your slow stitching summer day.

Karrin Hurd said...

Love seeing your Life is Beautiful blocks. So glad you are able to socialize a bit!

Little Penpen said...

Your Life is Beautiful blocks make me happy. ❤️

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

Gorgeous blocks. I do love red-work.

Miaismine said...

Yea! You're getting there! I've so enjoyed seeing your wonderful progress on this project!