Please Don't Look Too Close!

Ok, here is some of my class piece. I took the idea from some of the ladies in class to put a piece of felt on the bottom and attach the fabric to the felt. Then attach the scissor holder to the bottom instead of the lid. Well, I did this, but it's not right. It's uneven and I hate that I'm such a perfectionist, which is why I don't finish anything. Which is why I just stitch and stitch because I can get the needle through holes, that is mathematical and structured and ususally comes out ok and if not it's easy to fix. Ok, anyway, I'll stop blathering...



And here's the little pin cushion that I'm still working on. I know the joining stitch isn't right, but I think I'm leaving it. It's joined - it looks ok to me. :)



I know it's so silly, but I have zero confidence in my finishing skills. I guess it just takes practice - lots of it!

Anyway, I decided on a different fabric for my Quaker Christmas. I think I've decided to go with Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens. I've got a cut of 36 ct. that I bought for something else and I'm trying to decide if I want to just use that or get a new piece for this in maybe 40 ct.?? Here's a pic with the Vintage Meadow Rue...

Oh I also got a couple patterns yesterday that I had ordered a few weeks ago...

"Poinsettias and Pines" by Blue Ribbon Designs

I already had the silks from before and the fabric, 40 ct. Elegant Bean, was leftover from my abandoned "And They Sinned" - it was a perfect cut for this piece. I was so excited about that!

I also got "Prairie Sampler" by Little House Needleworks. The silk I had too. I'm going to go through my stash for a fabric later...

Speaking of LHN have you all seen this?? It's called "Brave Hearts" and it's a Little House Needlework pattern that's going to be released at the end of November! It's gorgeous! I told Mary Kathryn to put me down for one and a few silks I would be needing for it. After that I'm going on a serious stash diet - well, until Christmas that is! LOL! :) Write later!

Worn Out!

I am worn out from this weekend! You wouldn't think stitching all day would make someone so tired! I'm sure part of it has to do with Matthew waking up at 5:45 am everyday. I don't think he's gotten used to daylight savings yet! Anyway, I had so much fun at my Susan Greening Davis class. The project is beautiful and not extremely hard. I think I may actually get this one finished! Here are some pics...


The view outside our classroom. So pretty!


The main part of the project. A beautiful shaker carrier. This is not mine, but a fellow stitcher's.


The lid of the Shaker box. This is Susan's finished project.


The inside of the box. I'm not sure if I'm going to line my box. I hate to put glue on it!


Needleroll. The linen is linen banding, so no sewing required - how awesome is that?? :) There is a also a little ruler you stitch that rolls up too. I didn't get a picture of that. It's also done on linen banding.


A little bit of what I had done. I've almost got the pin cushion finished too!


Susan Greening Davis


Martha and Anita (I think that's her name). I'm so bad with names!


Watching them glue!


Martha - checking out all the goodies!


More Goodies!

Well, that's all! I had so much fun and was so glad Susan put me by Martha. She's such a great person! :)

Oh, I did finish up Curly Q on Friday. I love it, but I am so glad it's done. I was actually thinking of framing this one! :)


Little House Needleworks "Curly Q Ewe"
Fabric: 32 ct. Patina by Lakeside Linens
Threads: Crescent Colours and DMC
Started: 10/14/07 - Finished: 11/9/07

I think this post is long enough! So I'll write later! :)