I'm happy to report that my rug hooking is completely done! Right now, it is pinned to my design wall but I will be hanging it on the wall in my sewing room soon. Such a nice reminder of our trip to Newfoundland in 2023.
I was cleaning out a box in my fabric storage area and found the bag I made in Grade 7 Home Ec class. In those days, the girls went to Home Ec and the boys went to Shop Class. All the girls made this bag...the outside is denim which the teacher had made off grain before giving it to the students. We all had to learn how to check that the fabric was straight and then fix it before cutting out our bags. I was very surprised that I still had this.
I worked on the placemats for Meals on Wheels again this week. The two in the first picture have Christmas fabric on the backs.
I need to hand sew the binding on these four and will do that tomorrow for Slow Sunday Stitching with Kathy.
Two placemats are completely done.
My daughter has been working on two of her crochet blankets this week as well as some granny squares for her book blanket. There will be an August update on the book blanket next weekend.
Finn received a parcel in the mail this week. It was very obvious that it was for him.
He is now sporting a new collar and looks quite spiffy!
My husband and I went to the Lambton Heritage Museum one afternoon this past week to see a display of quilts by members of the Lambton Quilt Guild. The show takes place every couple of years. The quilts will be at the museum until tomorrow.
Christine and I went out for lunch and then to the Waterford Museum to see their special exhibit of Red and White quilts. The museum building used to be a pickle factory.
All the quilts were hand quilted and many were hand pieced as well.
Lunch was at the Marshview Patio, overlooking Longpoint Bay in Lake Erie. My husband and I have been there to eat a few times over the last few years--they have the best fish tacos I have ever had, so that's what we both decided to order that day. They were wonderful!!! That is fresh mango salsa on those tacos...
I will link up with Kathy and Frederique.
Those red and white quilts are all stunning! Fabulous you finished your rug hooking pretty. It is gorgeous. How funny you still have your bag you sewed in Grade 7 Home Ec class all those years ago. And as for Finn; doesn't he looks handsome sporting his new blue collar.
ReplyDeleteYour rug hooking looks beautifully finished, the "binding" is very neat. The old bag is great, you are a great sewer since school! Your daughter's crochet is beautiful, I love the stitches on the cream one. Thank you for sharing your work in progress, news of Finn and visit of the exhibition!
ReplyDeleteSo cool you still have your high school home ec. project. I still have mine too. Fun to go see all the quilts with your hubby. Your placemats turned out adorable. Love your daughter's projects. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteYour rug hooking project looks stunning. What a sweet reminder of your vacation. Your teacher was so wise to teach you how to find the grain of a fabric! Your bag looks fabulous. I’m sure the recipients of your placemats will be overjoyed by your sweet gift. Your crocheted afghan is lovely. It looks a bit complicated, but so pretty. Finn is so precious. I’m sure you enjoyed your museum visits.
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ReplyDeleteYour rug hooking project turned out beautifully, Gail! I love those light to dark borders to finish it off. The bag made in home ec looks like a great beginner project - who knew it would be the start of a lifelong love of sewing?! Two great quilt shows to go to, too - lots of inspiration there. Enjoy your Sunday Stitching today!
ReplyDeleteThose red and white quilts are beautiful. Those fish tacos look very tasty. Your rug hooking is so pretty. I like that you make placemats for Meals on Wheels. Finn looks great in his new collar.
ReplyDeleteThe red and white quilts are gorgeous. That's what our show was about this year too! Great finish on the hooked rug! Finn is very dashing and adorable in his new collar!
ReplyDeleteI love going to quilt exhibits/shows too. They are always so inspiring. Very pretty rug hooking mat. I see you managed to finish it off nicely. Sweet Finn -- that collar looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun productive week you had, Gail. Love those Christmas-y placemats. Red and white quilts are always stunning. Finn is quite handsome in his new collar.
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