Friday, August 19, 2011

Stitching, stitching and more stitching -- woohoo!

To begin, I belong to the Fair and Square exchange group and have been working on my partner's squares.  She's a big fan of snowmen, hardanger and the color blue:


And if this little guy looks familiar to you, it's because I've stitched him before.  Isn't he the cutie?  He's also a fun stitch.

I received these square from my partner -- gorgeous!  This is by iStitch Designs and is so perfectly delicate.  I love it!  Thank you Linda.
 

For my next piece, I actually broke out my little sewing machine and used it to make my first little quilt -- taa daa!


Okay now -- no giggling or snickering from the back rows!  Yes, my sewing machine is about the size of a dictionary, only does straight stitches (that's 2 lenghts, thank you very much!) and is mostly plastic but it's "NOT A TOY"  and "Requires Adult Supervision" -- as is clearly labeled on both the machine and it's box. 

This was a first for me and I think it turned out okay.  I had a couple minor  problems while assembling my little quilt but I was determined to finish it without getting cranky and tossing the whole thing (that is, the cute little machine) across the room in frustration.  (Sewing machines and I have a somewhat rocky history that I would rather not go into here.)   I should also mention that I actually did hand quilting (another first and not viewable on this picture) along the seams.  Needless to say, the hand quilting needs some practice.


I painted the dowel rod black (so it looks much better) and still want to add a big button to this but that's basically it. 

I am very proud.


And now onto my Sticklounge projects:

This lovely piece, called Heart Note Alley, is becoming one of my favorites.  It is so graceful looking and the colors I chose are so soothing.  I love it!


This second piece is called Purple Garden (though mine isn't purple).  Everytime I stitch on it, I can't help but feel cheerful:


And this last project is called Berlin Work Sampler by Pelin Tezer.  I just started it yesterday so there isn't much to see yet:



And now for three beagles resting comfortably:


May your weekend be as restful!

4 comments:

  1. Lol I don't know what's making me giggle more -- the pile of beagles or the this-is-not-a-toy warning label. :)

    Congrats on all the lovely stitching AND sewing!

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  2. Your WIPs are lovely and the pooches are just too cute. Glad you read the sewing machine directions....just because it is small and plastic I bet it can still bite!!!

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  3. Love how you finished your first quilt! Good job!

    "Purple" Garden looks fantastic, it's very cheerful.

    Have a good weekend.

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  4. Cute puppies! :) You have every reason to be proud of your finishing. Love the fabric you used.

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