Maybe I need to change my header photo, to reflect current weather conditions. Or maybe we'll just stick with the more cheerful flowers.
On the bright side, the nasty weather allows for plenty of stitching time. I finished my Burgoyne for my UFO challenge for my small group. Although we're not meeting, we're continuing with our challenge. I think I finished piecing this at a retreat last February. It spent entirely too much time in the to-be-quilted pile. This was inspired by a picture in Edyta Sitar's Patches of Blue.
I also finished stitching Lori Holt's Sew By Row. Now I just need to decide how to finish it and get it on the wall. I have a few other older cross stitches that I'd also like to finish, so maybe some of that will happen this week.
My Winter Village is continuing to grow. Because I bought a fat quarter bundle instead of the kit, I don't have enough fabric for the sashing and borders. I may make a quick trip to a fabric store tomorrow. And I expect to have another quilted finish by my next post. I might be able to finish quilting the final border tomorrow, and get the binding attached. Then a little binge watching on Netflix for a couple of evenings, and I'll have a finish. My To-be-quilted pile is dwindling!!
This lovely item showed up in my mail yesterday from my friend Di. It's so bright and cheery, and I just love it. Thanks Di!!
beautiful UFO finish..
ReplyDeleteLove the Row by Row cross stitch.. Will you frame it?
Such a sweet gift from Di..
I’m drooling over your quilt!! Beautiful! You worked your cross stitch piece quickly!! I’m totally impressed and it’s so cute and happy. Sweet little snail mail.... it’s so nice to know someone is thinking of us. Stay safe and warm in your yucky weather!
ReplyDeleteI love that picture in your header. I say keep it. It'll be spring soon. (fingers crossed)
ReplyDeleteI love Burgoyne Surrounded quilts and yours is just awesome. The pale blue on a scrappy background is totally my kind of quilts. Congratulations on this gorgeous finish. The little gift is adorable. Enjoy! ;^)
Your Burgoyne is beautiful. I also like your cross stitch piece. It has sounded like brutal weather. Glad you have things to keep you busy inside.
ReplyDeleteI just discovered this blog and wasn’t sure if you already follow. But she has lots of cute freebie x stitch patterns. I love all the little houses. https://pinkernpunkinquilting.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteLove your row by row cross stitch, lovely gift from Di.
ReplyDeleteYou have been making the most of your snow days.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your finished quilt. It is gorgeous. Beautiful work.
And the cross stitch is delightful, too. That will look great on the wall.
Hope you can get the extra fabric needed when you go shopping. Good luck.
Your quilt is so gorgeous--I just love those colors! And that sweet Lori Holt finish is darling--I bet that was a fun one to stitch! Very nice gift from your friend, too--so bright and cheery and just what we need on these cold winter days. Stay warm and safe now!
ReplyDeleteOh Sunny! Didn't realize you were back! So good to see you here... I love your Lori Holt quilt, so pretty and the snow in your other post! I wish I was there! xx
ReplyDeleteYou have been keeping very busy! Just loving your projects. Glad you found your way back to Blogland!
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