After a few months of no hand quilting, I finally got back to working on my Rainbow Scrap Challenge pineapple log cabin quilt. I had started the quilting but decided I didn't like it so let the ideas simmer for a while until I figured it out. I got most of the pink block done today while stitching with a couple of friends but quit when my underside finger got sore.
In the sewing room, I made three more blocks for the Threadhouse Academy Summer Sorbet sampler quilt. You can see the layout in the fourth picture below. The last three block patterns will be released in April.
I also put lots of stitches into the Funky Rooster project this week. I am working on the mirror image of the finished section on the left of this picture.
Today, Frances worked on her mosaic rug hooking class project.
Elaine is embroidering a baby quilt. It is a stamped cross stitch kit.
When I was at the farmer's market this morning, I bought a small cinnamon coffee cake for us to enjoy with our tea while we stitched.
Frances and Elaine brought along some baking too. We each had a small piece of each of the coffee cakes (cinnamon and rhubarb) in the morning and then Elaine's delicious cookies after lunch.
We have had lots of snow and cold weather in the last week. It's fun to see different animal tracks in the snow. We think this zigzag trail on our patio was made by a raccoon.
This squirrel with the snow beard was sighted on our walk at the park one morning this week.
A fancy new birdhouse was installed at the park this week too.
These tracks are also in our backyard but we are not sure what made them...something that hops, perhaps but it seems wider than our wild bunnies that tear around the yard.
My husband bought me tulips this week as an early birthday/Valentine's gift. I love spring flowers but for now, I am enjoying the winter weather.
I will link up with Kathy and Frederique. Have a good week and stay warm if it is cold where you are.
Oh sorry your hands got sore; I've had to lay my hand stitching aside for a bit as my hands and the thumb pads were aching all last night...s i g h --frustrating isn't it? Anyway, your Sorbet Sampler quilt is coming together so well--such pretty colors...;)))
ReplyDeleteOur snow looks like yours there--no melting happening with these frigid temps...
I began working through my jelly roll stash today --it will be my machine sewing focus for a while...
Stay warm--hugs, Julierose
so many quilts started - I have my wall now full of things to finish - bright and colorful. I love that bird house and light fluffy snow ours is now hard and slick and I can't go outside or I might fall - thankfully going in to a warm up on Monday for a week and it will finally melt.
ReplyDeleteYour hand quilting is beautifully even. I rub my fingers with a dab of polysporin when I stop quilting. Keeping your skin well lubrcated helps build firmer skin on the underneath fingers
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DeleteYou have some pretty projects to work with and good friends with whom to share a yummy cake! Fun tracks in the snow, and the new birdhouse looks adorable! Thank you for sharing and linking up, enjoy some cozy and warm time inside!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects to work on. Love the squirrel's snow beard. Gracie came in from her walk this morning with one too! Lol! I'd love a bite of anything on that plate. Looks warm & yummy!
ReplyDeleteHard to avoid that sore finger when you’re hand quilting. I tried a finger guard but didn’t get on with it. Love the colours in your sampler project. That bird house if very luxurious! Nice to share cake and sewing with friends! Sarah quilting by the sea
ReplyDeleteYour hand quilting looks beautiful, Gail - I'm sorry it made your finger sore, though. A stitching day with friends sounds so fun, and yummy treats, too! Those are interesting tracks in your yard. I hope you catch sight of whoever is making them.
ReplyDeleteHow fun, an I-Spy of animal tracks in the snow. How sweet for a racoon to come visiting; or is it?? I love the array of fabrics in your pineapple log cabin quilt; such pretty hues and patterns. How lovely to have a cosy stitching day with friends, and eat cake too.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing that funky rooster come to life. Tracks in the snow, how intriguing. And you have such a thoughtful husband to buy you flowers.
ReplyDeleteOh, this sounds absolutely delightful! 🧵🐓🍧 “Back to Hand Quilting” already gives me cozy, crafty vibes, and combining a Funky Rooster with a Summer Sorbet Sampler sounds like such a fun, colorful mix. I love how your projects feel playful yet skillful — like each piece tells its own cheerful story. Can almost see all those vibrant stitches coming to life! ✨
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