Thanks for dropping by the weekly hand stitching party where we're all about needles, threads, fabric, inspiration and self care! It's just pure relaxation, taking deep breaths, and taking one slow stitch at a time.
I am feeling much better after my bout with covid, and I am so happy to be enjoying some stitching time with friends this weekend. Three of us are working on quilt bindings today. Sandy is finishing a scrappy waffle block quilt for donation.
Louise is finishing a happy retirement quilt she made for her husband. The grey backing is a fabric called "fireside" which is so soft and cuddly. It will be a lovely quilt to snuggle up in in the winter.I am finishing a comfort quilt for donation to the guild. The quilt top was made by my friend Lynn and it was machine quilted by another guild member. I should be able to finish this quilt today.
I also finished another sweet cross stitch project. This is the mini strawberry sampler made from a free pattern by Melisa of Pinker 'n Punkin. It is hard to grasp how small these projects are when you see it on the internet, but this one finishes at 5" x 6.5".
Maybe you can tell by seeing this picture of me hand stitching the binding. The little Clover clips are "enhanced" by my friend Debby - so fun to use! My sister would ask me "what are you making that for"? I always answer that I make things so that I can be happy and fairly sane, and that's a good enough reason! LOLWhat are you making today that is helping to make you happy and sane?!? We hope you will share you projects with us at the linky party below.
I'm glad you are feeling better, enjoy your afternoon with friends!
ReplyDeleteI so agree! Stitching keeps me happy and sane! Lovely to stitch with friends too.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to be slow stitching with your friends. I'm hoping to do some slow stitching with Grad Girl over the holiday. The strawberry sampler turned out beautifully. Hope you get lots done today.
ReplyDeleteHappy and sane is a good way to feel these days, Kathy! So glad you're feeling better and can stitch with friends. Have a wonderful Sunday!
ReplyDeleteSo good that you are feeling better--take enough time to rest--i know I was really tired out after my bout for a while...
ReplyDeleteI love the peek at that Scrappy Waffle quilt--so pretty--
Hugs, Julierose
Oh yes! I agree, that is reason enough for making!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better. Your projects are fun, and your reason for making them is the same as mine. If I cannot put thread into fabric, I go crazy.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are on the mend. I always tell people my crafting is my therapy so I don't strangle people! Enjoy your day and thank you for the link ups and encouraging words.
ReplyDeleteNothing like feeling well enough to get back to your crafty projects. Also good to stitch with friends and even better when it means you are finishing up projects before the and of the year. As a still relatively newbie CS-er, I too am always surprised at the finished stitched sizes even when the dimensions are given with the pattern. But then, those small projects tend to be quick stitches so I love that part!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better. That little strawberry pattern is very cute.
ReplyDeleteI am a much nicer person if I get a little time to stitch each day. lol! What a great way to finish off your little cross stitch project. Stitching with friends is the best.
ReplyDeleteIt is impossible to avoid all of the germs that come with being inside. I'm glad you're feeling better.
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