Like this bee, I have been busy this week! I have worked on hand-quilting my liberated squirrel quilt most days this week, including today. I have found that I can see better to hand quilt outside with natural light. I sit in a comfortable chair in our gazebo and stitch away while my husband reads a book. By 830pm, it is getting too dark to see what I am doing so that was quitting time this week.
I took a few pictures of my progress this week.
I even did a few stitches in one of the squares in the next border.
This project is addicting. I can't wait to spend more time this coming week quilting in the gazebo!
Christine and I got together one evening this past week and tried out Julie Herman's sidekick ruler. I made this table topper out of some fall fabrics I had in my stash. I will be machine quilting this project.
We are going to try out another of Julie's patterns that uses the Hex N More ruler this week. It is fun to try out some new tools!
My hydrangea's are in bloom!
This Liberated Squirrel is a very fun project! It's going to be lovely when all the hand quilting is done. Have a great day!
ReplyDeletePretty projects, lovely bee capture and my hydrangea is just starting here! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute project with that blue little squirrel. Must be fun to see him as you quilt along. What a pretty hydrangea!
ReplyDeleteI love your hydrangea. Happy stitchin'
ReplyDeleteQuilting in the gazebo sounds so relaxing. It's a little too warm for that here in Central Texas, but that just makes the pictures of your flowers that more refreshing to look at.
ReplyDeleteI love the name of your liberated squirrel quilt....I'd like to see it when its done. I've used Julie Hermans rulers as well, I think they are quite good.
ReplyDeleteHand quilting I find is relaxing and easy to do almost anywhere! Love the pink hydrangea.
ReplyDeleteLas flores maravillas de la naturaleza y el bloque toda una belleza!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch little stitches - they look lovely on your quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt must be so nice to sit and quilt in a gazebo. Your quilt is very cute and that table topper is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful place to sit and hand quilt. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteQuilting in the gazebo sounds like heaven to me...enjoy!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
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Honestly... that really does sound heavenly!
ReplyDeleteAnd that bee photo is spectacular!