I have to admit to being a slack blogger and not responding to your lovely comments over the last couple of posts, my apologies, but I've had other things on my mind. I'll try to do better.
Now a little progress has being happening here. I mentioned a couple of posts ago that I was going to try my hand at designing a stitchery quilt. After a lot of tweaking, and probably a little more to come I have the thirteen blocks drawn up and traced out. I sat and stitched the first block a couple of nights ago and have to say I'm happy with it's simplicity. While I was stitching, I was thinking about how I want these set, and what type of fabrics I'd like to use, and then I had one of those light bulb moments. Geesh two of those in a week.......and remembered I had a beautiful jelly roll that I purchased several weeks ago, Urban Indigo. Perfect for the look I wanted. What do you think?
(note to self, hide the ugly ironing board cover) I decided to try a different fabric for the stitching, and bought a yard of weavers cloth, I think I like it. (The basting stitch is my guide for where to trim the block).
Last night was guild, so I toddled along, and decided that if I want to get to know anyone here in my area, I needed to join in on some of the things they do. So today I spent a little time in the sewing room cutting fabrics for a mystery quilt sewing day tomorrow at the local library.
Believe it or not apparently what's in this little box is a quilt top. (notice the lovely pincushion, compliments of Darlene , gets used all the time ) , I've been rummaging through my stash trying to find fabrics to pull for this little quilt.
There are a couple of possibilities, but nothing that's jumping out and screaming choose me. I wanted to do the mini, which to me really isn't a mini at 27 inches square. So it looks like I'll have to go shopping, oh darn....lol...
Well time to finish packing the few things for the sewing day tomorrow.
Happy Stitching, and thanks for visiting, I do enjoy all your lovely comments and emails.
38 comments:
I love your stitchery design and the Urban Indigo fabrics. Have fun at your mystery day....
What do I think? I love it of course! I think the stitchery is really pretty and the fabrics are perfect.
I can't wait to see more.
Enjoy your day tomorrow.
How exciting Linda - your own design ! Who's a clever girl ? Can't wait to see it in al it's glory.
I love you little stitchery. did you draw it yourself? That is so cool. I love the fabrics you choose to go with it. I can' wait to see it progress. Are you going to let us buy the pattern from you when you get it done?
Oops! I forgot to say Happy Blogiversary!!!
Happy Bloggiversary *s* Your embroidery design is great.
Happy blogiversary Linda. You are the first to come to my new blog and I look forward to seeing what you have stitching daily. I feel as if I have made a new friend. I love your embroidery!
Congrats on your stitchery design.It is lovely. I love the Urban Indigo fabric. Have a wonderful time tomorrow and meet lots of nice people.
Pretty, pretty!
Your stitching is wonderful and very creative of you. The jelly roll will go very well and I can't wait to see it finished. Have fun tomorrow, and the nice thing about a "small" quilt is it gets done quickly.
I love your stitchery design! You should really sell those! I can't wait to see more of it.
Kristie
Hi Linda, I tried to email you but it wouldn't connect to email. Please email me at layne1142@yahoo and I will give you my address! Thanks a bunch
Kristie
Congrats on reaching the 1 year milestone on blogging. I hadn't realized that we started blogging just a few days apart. Pretty stitchery.
Love your stitchery design! You have picked the perfect fabrics for it too! Can't wait to see the finished product!
Have a great time at the sewing day. I don't enjoy mystery quilts, not enough control I guess, LOL
Love the stitchery..,
Happy Blogaversary!! I love your stitchery design!! It is perfect with those fabrics. But I agree the ironing board cover needs to be hidden.
You certainly have designed a very pretty little stitchery and I think the jelly roll fabric really matches the softness of the stitchery. I am looking forward to seeing the rest. Then are you going to offer the pattern for sale?
wow this looks great.......I love the block and urban indigo will go well with it.......
Oh I love that fabric with your stitchery...and I LOVE your stitchery, good job! Have a great time tomorrow--sounds like fun :)
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! And I love yoru stitchery. Can't wait to see it all.
Happy blogiversary! Your stitching is beautiful.
You stitchery is gorgeous! I can't wait to see more. Urgan Indigo is soft and beautiful like your stitchery!
Enjoy your day out tomorrow!
I love your stitchery! From this little sneak peak I think your quilt will be great! The choice of fabrics is perfect! Good luck! Look forward for more!
Congratulations Linda, 1 year and 200 posts! You have been very busy! Wonderful stitchery!
Oh Linda, your stitchery is lovely and the fabrics are perfect. Happy Anniversary....I'm glad you started. :)
The stitchery design is very nice. Can't wait to see the others.
Joining a quilt guild is a great way to make friends when you move to a new area. I made many friends that way.
Yes Linda this is the right fabric and the stitchery is so lovely. I agree with Kristie you should sell this design. Congratulations on your one year anniversary.
You have been a busy girl. Love the stitchery and fabrics. LOL about the ironing board cover. Good note, it just doesn't match.
Luv your stitchery, and the fabric colours are beautiful. Congrats on your blogaversary.
Cheers
Happy Blogiversary!
The stitchery is ADORABLE! I can't wait to see the others. The colors are so peaceful.
Your stitchery design is adorable. Isn't it fun to make your own designs?
Love your new stitchery design. The Urban Indigo fabrics are going to look lovely.
your stitching is beautiful Linda! Congratulations...200 posts in one year...wow!
The stitchery design looks gorgeous and the jelly roll is perfect, well done you!
All looks good to me! Do you stitch in your sleep? Gesh, you are fast and steady. Love your work.
The leaf quilt, have you considered a batik version of this?
Happy blog anniversary. Time flies when we're having fun! :)
Oh, Linda, your stitchery is so pretty! I look forward to seeing the rest of your designs. Happy blogiversary. I missed mine, too. VBG
The urban indigo is perfect for the sashing.
Great stitchery and happy bloggiversary!
Your Stitchery is lovely...obviously a hidden talent! The fabrics are really scrummy too, they'll look really sweet together.
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