I received this cross stitch kit from a friend for Christmas...this is the first time I have cross stitched on perforated paper. I had to sort all the threads out first before starting to stitch. It doesn't look like much yet.
I have made two knitted poppies for the Remembrance Day project. Others have made dozens...don't forget I am a very slow knitter!
I have fabrics picked out for another Folk Art Doll. I hope to get this cut out this weekend and sew it next week.
I decided to add 2.5" sashing between my chain link blocks. I tweaked the layout on the design wall and set to work adding sashing and corners. The diagonal rows are sewn together. The setting triangles are cut out and just needed to be added before I sew the rows together. It should not take too long to do this. I am aiming for a single bed sized quilt. I will have to see if I need a border after this part is together.
I started reading the latest 44 Scotland Street series book this week. I have enjoyed this series and its quirky characters.
Finn finds his bed a very comfy place to nap. He loves a fluffy blanket.
Our local ice cream place opened this past week so we took a trip over to sample their wares. Finn is a big fan of a trip to Shaw's. He had a very small amount of vanilla ice cream in that big bowl. You would not have known that there was ever ice cream in the bowl when he was done!
You know Spring is almost here when Shaw's is open for the season!
I will link up with Kathy and the Slow Sunday Stitchers as well as Frederique.
LOVE those chain blocks!
ReplyDeleteOur local custard place (G's) opened up this weekend, too. The line was down the block LOL. It's only three blocks away - dangerously close! Those Mill Hill kits are fun, but have deceptive amounts of stitching in them. Love your quilt blocks.
ReplyDeleteGreat effect adding sashings to your chain link blocks and I love this layout. I love how the blocks seem to be arranged in alternating patterns depending on whether the fabrics are light or dark! The new cross-stitch looks great, and your knitted poppies are adorable. Lovely purple fabrics for a new Folk Art Doll. Enjoy the season and the ice cream ;) Thank you for sharing and linking up.
ReplyDeleteLove the chain link blocks! The new cross stitch is very pretty and that is an interesting medium to stitch on. How do you like the feel of it? Thanks for the book recommendation. I've not read that author and just borrowed one from Libby.
ReplyDeleteThe sashing you added to the chain link blocks makes the links stand out more. Great add! I've not worked on perforated paper before. Your project looks like it is progressing well!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeletesweet Mr Finn! he is so cute and cuddly.
ReplyDeleteVery cool chain blocks. They are a three dimensional look.
I have never worked on perforated paper either. The farm scene is charming.
It was summer here yesterday - we should have gone for ice cream, too! That cross-stitch project looks like a fun one - you'll have to tell us how you like stitching on the paper. And fun fabric for your next doll, too!
ReplyDeleteThe chain link blocks look fabulous! I hope you enjoy the Mill Hill kit - I feel like they are special treats for hand stitchers!
ReplyDeleteooh love those chain link blocks
ReplyDeleteI love the chain link blocks with the sashing. I have done a few of those Mill Hill kits and find them quite enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteThe chain blocks look fabulous. Hope you can keep working on it. Have fun with your cross stitch. It's going to be great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful treat for Finn, his very own icecream!
ReplyDeleteThere is good coverage on the perforated paper. Must be easier to work? Love the colours in your chain quilt. Finn looks like he enjoyed his treat. We’ve had some beautiful spring weather and then today it was back to winter coat, hat and gloves! Sarah quilting by the sea
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