Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Sunshine

There's nothing like a bit of sunshine in the middle of winter. Especially when that sunshine is something you can work on over several days. Unfortunately I can only show you little snippets as these are gifts for unsuspecting ladies.

Time spent with my embroidery needle.
Prep work for raw edge applique.
Pastel sunshine.
Brights.
Lastly a finish, which I can show you. I fiddled around with some charm squares and osnaburg a couple of weeks ago and ended up with a new design for a bag. Still deciding if I'll turn it into a pattern.
Today's decision is whether to sit and finish the embroidery or sit behind the sewing machine.

Happy Stitching.
Linda

24 comments:

Allie said...

Looks like you have been busy! Your projects all look like fun!

Nancy said...

I spotted a BIRD!! What pattern is that? One you are designing???

LOVE IT!!

The bag is cute also...

paulette said...

Decisions...decisions~ don't you just love decisions like that!!
Loved EVERYTHING you showed this morning!! Lucky ladies who will be receiving your applique work!! And your purse is gorgeous!
Paulette

Darlene said...

Oh, Linda, what are you making? Sweet, cute, pretty, adorable - words to describe all the pictures. Wonderful new bag - gotta love that osnaburg.

Heleen said...

It all looks so sweet!

Thimbleanna said...

Oh, that little birdy embroidery is just beautiful -- I can't wait to see the whole thing!

Lynn said...

Oooh a sneak peek and so cute at that. Can't wait to see more. really love the little bird.

Kris said...

What a great decision to have to make! Hope you have a great day!

Stephanie said...

Busy busy! Love the tweet little birdie.

Micki said...

Enjoy all of your projects! What fun for you!
Micki

Marls said...

Looks like you have been busy. Those projects look divine-what lovely work. And what a decidion you have to make-maybe a bit of both!!

Joy said...

Whatever you decide it sounds like fun to me!!! Love all the applique, and the bag is gorgeous!!! Go ahead and do a pattern I reckon it will go well :o).
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Lurline said...

It all sounds so lovely to me and I can see why it brightens your days!
Hugs - Lurline♥

Shiree said...

all looking really wonderful Linda, you must be having fun with these projects.

Jackie said...

The stitching looks just way too cute! Love the bag too!

Lizzie said...

I like that bag Linda, very nice.
Lizzie
XXX

Allie said...

Hey, I have that pattern with the bird on it! It's sitting patiently waiting for me to trace it. LOVE the look of your applique, and flowers, and the bag is wonderful! Good job!

mbroider said...

And you decided to take up the embroidery;-))

em's scrapbag said...

Beautiful things going on at your house.

Marydon Ford said...

You've created some lovely pieces
here. Love the bird ...

Have a great week.
TTFN ~ Marydon

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Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Very nice photos of lots of cute things Linda! You are on a roll!

Simone de Klerk said...

It all looks so happy and bright, Linda! Lovely projects!

Carrie P. said...

You have been very busy. Love your sneak peeks.

Janet said...

Lots of fun going on there, I wish I could come and play.