I started this new project Friday night. It will be a small wall hanging, and hopefully, something I can get done before winter.
I bought this pattern from ebay and couldn't wait to get started. I'm not going to use the buffalo plain in the corners, but I plan to follow the rest of the design. I am enjoying stitching on a linen type fabric. (even though tracing the design was a little more difficult on the linen)
The prep work (tracing patterns) is my least favorite part of the process. But it's so nice to get it all prepared at once, so the relaxing part of stitching can then be done. I've had this little light box from Hobby Lobby for years... it has truly been faithful.
I've got a little sewing kit made up and am leaving it by my spot on the couch. Hopefully, I'll be inspired to work on it in the evenings, during our tv watching.
I'm one of those people who gets real excited about a project and then soon pushes it aside for something else that catches my eye. I really really need to get some things completed.
I'm linking up with Kathy at Sunday Slow Stitching. Hop on over and see what others are working on with needle and thread. I always look forward to visiting Kathy's "show and tell" posts on Sundays.
Also, go to my previous post here for a chance to win my give away. I will be drawing a winner's name on July 31. **Ignore the "whoa is me" post.... I'm better now.**
Oh this is such a darling pattern--I love stitching too..good choice for these hot Summer days..cooking scenes..hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteCute stitchery! I like Betty Alderman designs.
ReplyDeleteYou have a good start on your winter redwork, I like to trace out all the pattern at once to so I can just stitch away. Oh goodness I get side tracked and try to keep several stitchery projects on had to give me a change. Happy Belated Birthday
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb. I get easily distracted too!
DeleteThis looks like a fun project to stitch! I am often distracted by new projects too, but they all will get done eventually... hopefully!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your hand stitching today!
These are going to be cute blocks and a wonderful small quilt. Enjoy your stitching!
ReplyDeleteI agree prep is a necessary evil and I too love the feel of the needle and thread going thru fabric. I hope you can stay focused on this as I think it will be really cute completed
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be so cute this coming winter. If I started something similar right now it might be done by winter__2025!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute print. It will be lovely when done. I need to get back into embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI find it very relaxing to stitch little redwork patterns. Not too much thinking involved! :-)
DeleteOh, that is a beautiful design. I can't wait to see the finished project.
ReplyDeleteI've got a wonderful light box too, and although I don't use it all the time, it certainly makes tracing so easy. Much better than trying to do it taped up to a window. Your little winter project looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy working on this adorable design so much that you don't put it aside for something else. I will look forward to following your progress.
ReplyDeleteI like these winter scenes - great to see while having a heat wave at the moment. It reminds me of a sledding mini quilt I made a couple of months ago.
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be adorable. I love it!
ReplyDeleteHow fun. this would make such a cute Christmas wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job tracing that scene Penny! Glad you have a little project next to you seat in the living room.. try moving it around until it finds a spot it gets used :D
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to future photos of this project :) Kathi
You always do a wonderful job on your stitchery. This will be gorgeous. The light box is a big help, I'm sure. I won a red work pattern on a blog give away a really long time ago. I have never done that kind of work, so its stored somewhere in my sewing room! I need to find it. :o)
ReplyDeleteI was looking at a Betty Alderman embroidery design on E-Bay but I don't think it was this one. I love the pattern designs!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love redwork. Simple embroidery is so relaxing. Hope you enjoy this project!
ReplyDeleteI received the package. Thank you.
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