Saturday, April 22, 2017

Slow Stitching

On Saturday, Karen and I went to the Embroiderer's Guild show in London (Canada).  We all sorts of wonderful hand stitching projects including cards, book covers, fidget blankets, ornaments, knitting, tatting, and wall art.  I was ready to grab my phone and take some pictures when I saw the sign...No Photograhs.  You will just have to take my word for it...the show was inspiring!

I did some more sewing in the car this week.  


I finished two more plus signs.  



I'm also making 140 4" square bean bags for a weighted blanket.  Each one is hand sewn shut after I add the plastic beads.  I have 40 completely done...only 100 more to go.  


More flowers blooming this week...




I will be linking up with Kathy and the other slow Stitchers in the morning.  
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  1. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowApril 23, 2017 at 7:01 AM

    lovely spring flowers and sewing. the weighted blanket is a new one to me ; fascinating!

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  2. Northern DebApril 23, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    The daffodils are so pretty...mine are blooming down the hill just out of sight but there's poison ivy around them so i cant move them closer. Im severely allergic to the ivy....Very tempted though.

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  3. Quilter KathyApril 23, 2017 at 8:32 AM

    The plus signs are so darn cute! So great that you are stitching them in the car and making use of that time.
    What is a weighted blanket for?

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    1. The Cozy QuilterApril 23, 2017 at 9:56 AM

      A weighted blanket is used by someone with anxiety, autism or other health issues. The weight of the blanket makes them feel more secure as they sleep. I was asked by someone to make a blanket for a member of their family . There are 140 pockets on the inside of the blanket and each one will contain a bean bag. There are Velcro closures on each pocket so that the beanbags can be removed for washing the blanket. The blanket I am making will weigh about 25 lbs.

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  4. Karen - Quilts...etc.April 23, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    I wonder too - what is a weighted blanket and what is it used for?

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  5. IvaniApril 23, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    I am very curious about what is the bean plastic you use for this quilt. I have never hear about this before, very interesting. Don't forget to show us the finished blanket. Beautiful flowers!

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  6. SarahApril 23, 2017 at 5:40 PM

    I too was going to ask what a weighted blanket would be used for but I've just read your explanation above. I can understand how it would make someone feel more secure! Lovely flowers too.

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