Monday, February 20, 2012

There's been a little bit of stitching going on.....


........ both hand and machine

Plus some knitting ......

The youngest was very partial to her friend's snood/continuous scarf loop thingie the other day

So a large ball of aran yarn, some large needles, a long car journey, 35 stitches and about 220 rows of K1,P1 rib

Et voila!!!

Meanwhile back at the coalface the machine has been busy stitching leaders and enders, joining 2" squares to make four-patches in alternative scraps and neutrals




The design I've dreamed up needs 216 - I think I'm up to 170 now


As for hand stitching - we have a family wedding in June which deserves a quilt

The batik jewel-box I've blogged about before will fit the bill nicely so is now being appliqued along the border to within an inch of its life. In hindsight I wish I'd used a darker green for the stems and leaves but I didn't have enough dark fabric so this is how it's staying - the green isn't quite as washed out as this in proper light thank goodness



Only three quarters of the 80+ butterflies to go for a finish!

10 comments:

julieQ said...

Oh Anne, it is so beautiful! What a gorgeous border...the green is just right...wonderful!

sewkalico said...

Lovely to read about what you're up to. Your youngest is beautiul!!

loulee said...

Hey, nice to see you.
Looking forward to seeing that quilt finished.

Sew Create It - Jane said...

Hey stranger.. nice to see you and glad to hear you've been stitching away in your absence. That jewel box quilt looks gorgeous...hope you can reveal more of it soon.

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods and the kids are doing ok...judging by the smile on your youngest she's quite happy with her one of a kind snood loop thingie :o)

Clare said...

Louise looks so grown up. I love those snood loop thingies too.

The jewel box quilt is stunning.

Ali Honey said...

Lovely to hear from you. My that young daughter is looking so lovely!
Sounds like you have been really busy stitching with great results.

Libby said...

I always love to take a peek at your applique - beautiful. And your girl! Look what a beauty she has grown into. Seems like yesterday she was still a little one *s*

Tanya said...

Louise is a beauty!

And so is your applique!

Angela said...

Just to say THANKYOU for the brilliant ironing board tip you posted on frugal queen's blog.

Easter blessings [love the infinity scarf/snood thingy too!!]

Meggie said...

Just LOVE it!! lucky recipients!! So green, here! Lol. XX