Last week I was able to attend the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games and had the privilege of sitting around a quilt frame once again. I have really missed this! I have joined the stitchers in previous years and if you'd like to see some of the other quilts we've stitched on, just click on the year - 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2019.
What a delight to enjoy hand stitching with old and new friends once again! In the same tent, there were also embroidery displays, weavers, spinners, and of course, the bobbin lace makers.
I am always fascinated with the lace making process and have decided that when I retire, I will take a class to learn this art form. In the meantime, I have been watching youtube videos to learn some basic techniques and the history of lace making.
What are you stitching today? We look forward to seeing your progress!
It must be such a feeling of joy sitting at a quilt frame with other ladies, and remembering all those early quilters from years gone by who did this craft with friends and neighbours.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun way to spend a Sunday. Enjoy your slow stitching today.
ReplyDeleteI love how each stamp includes a little bird. Only three more to go. Thanks for continuing to host the slow Sunday Stitchers each week. I love seeing what everyone has been up to.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Spring cross stitch, especially the bird bath. I make bobbin lace occasionally and really enjoy doing it. I've promised myself I'll make more when I retire.
ReplyDeleteSo envious of these gatherings. So happy for you Kathy that you got to go this year. I too am fascinated by lace making. That would make a wonderful and special retirement goal.
ReplyDeleteThe Scottish Festival sounds like a neat event - glad you were able to participate again! I don't know anything about lace-making either - I'll have to look that up, too. Your Spring stitching is looking wonderful - enjoy your stitching today, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to do lace work too - I almost taken the class twice.love your stitching
ReplyDeleteAttending a Scottish Festival sounds like fun - I've got some Scotch blood in me!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so pleasant! I should try to get there next year.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to be able to attend the Scottish Festival again. I am also part Scottish. Love your stitching!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fabulous time at the festival . How wonderful to be able to enjoy time sitting around the quilting frame working with friends, old and new. Lace making looks so intriguing . Such interesting tools used in the process as well. Kathy, your Spring Sampler looks amazing. I can not thank you enough for stitching it and sharing your progress. That means the world to me. Have a very Happy Sunday. Hugs.
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