- I have several projects I have been working on at one time—not usually a good thing for me but it keeps me motivated.
The first is a soft block–a cube. Again, Simon likes it so it will probably remain with him. It is made from some of the same material used in HIS quilt 🙂 though it wasn’t meant to be his quilt—or his block :). I thought about making blocks with lettering on the sides for a baby or something to that effect—actually, to go with the quilt—but I’m not into baby things right now. Here is Simon with HIS quilt and HIS block…
Simon and HIS quilt and HIS block
The pantry shelf cross-stitch is complete. The one on the left is the new one and the one on the right is the one I did many years ago.
Pantry Shelf cross-stitch
I am not happy that canning lids have changed since I used to make these. I have several hanging in my kitchen and if I add to them, I will have to change the rings to match. Progress… Change does not always equal progress.
Then, there is this simple cross-stitched cross with beads.
Cross
My first thought was to give it a halo effect with thread and add some beads on the main part of the cross but I opted to add beads for an outline. It is ok and looks better than this photo but next time I will stick to the plan…
The next table runner is coming together. At least the blocks are pieced together. I have to add the strips and begin quilting.
Pinwheels
For wall hangings, I like to use polyester batting but I will use cotton batting for the runner. BTW, the next quilting project will not involve pinwheels or watermelons but will consist of flowers—oh, I love flowers!
Lastly, I made appliqué templates for another sewing/quilting project.
Applique templates
I have misplaced a project that I didn’t finish and cannot seem to locate it. The pattern I drew is also AWOL and must be with it. I have to start over and I really hate that!
Overall, it was a fair week for creating, designing, and finishing projects considering the pain I had after the procedure. The pain is not as bad but my leg still looks like someone ran over me with a car and backed up to do it again :). In time, I will be back to my old self–I hope!
- What projects have you been working on? And, do you find that you have more or less time to work on them in the summertime?
When the girls were younger, I couldn’t wait for them to be out so I wouldn’t be on the road running them everywhere but then when summer came, there was always something I had to do other than making things—grownup things and not kid things and was relieved when school began. All of my time spent with the girls was so treasured but there never seemed to be enough time for everything–still isn’t :).
Whatever you are working on, I hope your projects are coming along nicely. Happy Gardening and may your day be truly blessed!
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Afternoon Friend
Oh I love the quilt and block..You sure have pretty stitches.
But my oh my what sweetie to snuggle with.
Hoping you are feeling better real soon.
Keep looking up.
Hugs
Trace
Hi, Trace. Thanks. Hope you are doing better. That sweetie in the photo doesn’t like to snuggle much unless he has a headache but he is a cutie. Thanks for being there for me. I can never repay the friendship you have given me. Take care!
Very nice work!!
Thanks, Roberta. Hoping for brighter skies and a better week. Take care!
You have so many pretty projects going on. I’m not happy with the new canning lids nor the jars.
So glad to see Simon again – I’ve missed him.
Lillian
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Thank you, Lillian. I’m glad to hear I am not the only one who is a bit disappointed with the canning lids and jars though I’ve not purchased jars in about 2 years or so.
Yeah, I haven’t had the camera out with Simon and have to make myself remember. He is always present–likes to lie on all of my fabric when I am trying to cut :). He is so sweet…at times. He will be around my blog more as I make changes in my blog and in my life. Please take care and I hope you are having a good week!
Aww he looks very happy with HIS block there! My cat is exactly the same…she loves ‘helping’ when I am doing crafty things!
Simon is a happy cat but he thinks EVERY-thing is HIS and we let him think that way :). It gives us peace in the family. Kitties are so special, aren’t they? Your kitty is precious. Simon also has some strange habits with water–really strange. Thanks for stopping by and please take care!
Haha yeah our cat owns the house! She is lovely, I don’t know what I’d do without her! My cat has hundreds of strange habits! In fact last month I wrote a blog post about all of her little traits! They are often very amusing animals! You too!
Nice work! I need to finish some of my projects that have been sitting around for a looooong time.
Thank you. I have to keep busy. I have been trying really hard to finish everything I start because I don’t want more things to sit around taking up room nagging at me to finish them. Good luck on getting your projects finished. I would love to see them… Take care and hope your weekend goes well!