Slow Sunday Stitching

Every Sunday we roll out the welcome mat for like-minded hand stitchers to gather for a party. Thank you for joining us! We encourage you to get out your hand stitching project and put in a few stitches. Then make yourself a cup of your favourite beverage and visit other hand stitchers around the world to see what they are working on today.

On Friday the calendar told us that the first day of "spring" had arrived, but the weather here has not been cooperating with the calendar. 

I have been starting a lot of spring related projects, including this Sampler Seasons: Spring by Blueberry Ridge Designs. I am using "Kiss Kiss" by Roxy Floss and stitching on 18 count "Powderpuff" aida (also by Roxy). The borders were fun and of course I loved stitching the little bird! I'm trying to put in one length of thread each day for the spring season and see how far I can get.

I finished the stitching on "Robins and Raindrops" by Helen Dailey. The name of the project tickles me because there are no birds or rain in this project! It was very fun, especially making the snail and the tiny bees. 

I went ahead and made it into a pillow yesterday and I just hate how it turned out! 

It is stuffed with polyfil, but I had to pull in the back so much to stitch it closed that it just looks weird - you can't see the ric rac on the top and bottom.  I think I'm taking it apart today and see what I can do for a finish I will like better. (The little robin redbreast pillow I made last year).

I saw this on Quilting Gail's blog and I related to it! My quilt studio is a disaster after attending the celebrations for  International Quilt Day sponsored by my quilt guild (via zoom). I was sorting scraps and made such a mess that I will likely spend most of today cleaning it up! And I will wear my "work uniform"! 😂😂😂

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