Amazing what a bit of Jen Kingwell inspiration can do!
So over the last week or so, snatching those quiet moments amongst the madness, I stitched.
Today we headed off for a big picnic in the park with a load of kids and mums from school, and I even stitched a bit more, and when we got home I was able to get the last flower on.
Ta da!
If you have forgotten what the rest of the quilt looks like, because I certainly had, here's how far I've got…
Tonight I will get my machine out, it's been getting a little jealous of all the hand-stitching.
It looks great and all worth the time and effort! I so love hand stitching.....it's rather addictive Sarah xo
ReplyDeleteAw-Some. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh wow seriously lovely
ReplyDeleteWorth waiting for !
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! How on earth will you quilt it? Jxo
ReplyDeleteThis is looking awesome - good for you!
ReplyDeleteI hear you on the machine jealousy. My machines sit on the same table and I can hear them thinking when I am spending too much time with the pfaff. My bernina starts calling, "hey! I have the right threads all ready to go - you won't have to change threads if you come sit by me..."
ReplyDeleteThe Janome then says, "Why am I always covered up? Can't you think of a place to put in my spiffy coverstitch?" The pfaff ( who tends to be superior) responds, "But I do 9mm wide buttonholes, ha!"
When I am at my cutting table, I can hear these machines betting (yes, they have a bookie) on who will win the stitch moment.
Sometimes I have to close the door to the sewing room at night.
I love hand applique.
This is looking wonderful, you have certainly figured it out now.
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful and and sweet!
ReplyDeleteEsther
Oh well done you, I love appliqué (just not necessarily doing it by hand)
ReplyDeletethe needle turn applique that I tried a while ago took me forever! Looks like you did these pretty quickly in the end. Love your colour scheme for the quilt
ReplyDeleteWoot!! All this hand applique going on is certainly inspiring. I need a project! (like a hole in the head).
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be gorgeous!! Lovely to see you enjoying hand stitching!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, i am so jealous. x
ReplyDeleteOh my, it looks amazing. Love your energy and enthusiasm for all this hand stitching!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love hand sewing and it's portability too!
ReplyDeleteWell done you! It looks fab :)
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to be inspired by a masterful artisan
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