I am still working on the top two rows of this quilt- I looked today and I need to finish 4 more blocks to have that top section finished. I am going to set a goal of doing that by the end of August. We’ll see.
Here are the other ladies stitching along:
Karen – Log Cabin Quilter(Lead)
Cathy – Biglakequilter
Julie K – Juliekquilts
Robin – solsticestudio
Nanette – Doitrightquilter
Jan – Nanette will show her progress on her blog
I also made a little more progress on the 2018 Designer Mystery BOM.
Next I add a narrow, plain border, then a rather complex outer border.
I also worked on three cute patriotic cross stitch pin tucks this month...hoping against hope to fully finish them before the 4th. And I made it!!! Finished them up today and made this little display....
First was American Eagle from Threadwork Primitives. I stitched it on 36 ct River Rock by Dixie Samplar with threads from stash.
I finished it with a dark navy print and red rick rack, stuffed with wood shavings.
Next, another from Threadwork Primitives, Happy 4th. It is stitched on a 32 ct mystery linen with mostly called for threads. I left off Happy 4th because I plan to use these for all national holidays.
I finished it with a little paisley print, vintage lace vintage buttons and an Eagle jewelry finding and stuffed it with wood shavings.
And finally, this cutie from Chessie and Me, American Coast. I bought the kit which had 40 ct linen and silk threads. The tiny sailboat is my first over one.
I finished it with a pretty blue cotton print from stash, tiny blue rick rack trim and a little silk ribbon holding a vintage sailboat button that was in my button stash. It is also stuffed with wood shavings. It was my first time using these for stuffing and I love the way they make the finished product look.....worth the messiness.
We had a family graduation party for Sara Ashley on Sunday. Hopefully she will head off to Clemson in the Fall.
Flowers from our gardens in school colors.
Take Care,
Jennie
What a pretty Mary Brown block! I am glad for your celebration, as so many celebrations are on hold. Digs make me happy too!
ReplyDeleteI love your Mary Brown block. I need to make the the 4 corner blocks to finish the first 2 rows. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI love your patriotic pin tucks. I love everything patriotic.
ReplyDeleteWonderful family pics. Sara Ashley looks so very happy. Hopefully she will be off to Clemson in the fall.
Happy 4th to you and Blake :)
Your cross stitching projects are just beautiful--love them all!
ReplyDeleteCute stitches! Your finishes are wonderful. I like the fabrics, buttons and trims you chose. Where do you get your wood shavings? I recently tried crushed walnut shells (sold in a big bag for bird cages, inexpensive). They worked really well, but the pillows were a little on the heavy side. I might try a combination of crushed walnut shells and poly-fill.
ReplyDeleteI especially love the Chessie & Me stitch. I wish those were sold as pattern only.