I have a little hand stitching finish to share this week!
This is a variation of Melisa's Family Portrait. I took it outside on a snowy afternoon to get a photo. I hand quilted in white thread around the snowfigures and around the edge of the block. And quilted one line in blue thread in the border. I just love it! 💙 Thank you for the design Melisa!
I also had a mending day this week where I sewed a button on my son's coat, re-hemmed a blouse for my Mom (it was too long to wear under her sweater) and did some repairs on my 2 favourite winter gloves (sewed the bow back on, and secured the buttons which were almost falling off).
Finished size: 8" x 9"
If you would like to make your own version, you can download this free pattern (and many others) on Melisa's blog Pinker n Punkin Quilting and Stitching.
I know I should be trying to finish my son's Christmas/Birthday stitching project, but I just needed a break from that. So I turned my attention to my oldest cross stitch project and worked on the words at the bottom of the design. It turns out I really enjoy this kind of stitching!
The only thing left to do on this is to finish the grass area. I feel renewed love for this project and a desire to finish it into a pillow for my Mom for her April birthday.
What are your hands creating this week? Please link up your photo, instagram or blog post below.
Your 'oldest cross stitch' pretty is a sweet design. Your stitching is looking wonderful, and how lovely it will look made up into a pillow for your mum. The family portrait of snowmen is adorable. It looks right at home photographed in your wintry landscape.
ReplyDeleteYour Family Portrait is just so cute, as it can be, Kathy. I like how you use the colors and it is for sure a beauty and you found the perfect spot for a picture. Your mother will love her pillow, it is a beautiful cross stitch project saved from the Ufos pile. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteIt's so great when you fall in love with a past project! Looks like the end is in sight too.
ReplyDeletehave fun with your mending
ReplyDeleteThe little snowman is so cute!! I really like the subtle way you have chosen to quilt the square.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your slow stitching, Kathy. How neat to finish that cross stitch piece with a fabulous idea for it. Stitching letters is very satisfying, one of the reasons I love alphabets on samplers.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish and mending projects. The cross stitch will make a lovely present for your mom. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteYour Family Portrait is lovely! I love the colors you used for it, including the border. Enjoy your stitching today, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely cross stitch design. Cross stitch seems to be my go to at the moment too.
ReplyDeleteI love that cross-stitch. It will make a pretty pillow. I really like your snow man family. Mending is so satisfying, but annoying alos. Enjoy all of your stitching!
ReplyDeleteYour snowman family is so cute! While clothing repairs aren’t as fun, they are so necessary. So nice to have new excitement for an older project.
ReplyDeleteYour snow family embroidery is so cute and I love your oldest cross stitch project. Your stitches are beautiful. Thank you for hosting Slow Sunday Stitching.
ReplyDeleteCute snowman mini. I've been burying threads after some machine quilting.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on taking care of the little things! It is always so satisfying to progress on old projects and quick mends.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very happy snow family! Great finish! I also did some mending this past week…fixed a hole in a pocket of my husband’s pants. I’m off for a walk now and then plan on spending the day working on machine quilting a wedding gift.
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