I added the last outlining stitches to my lupins cross stitch this week when Christine was over to sew one evening. I will take this to the framers soon, along with my Winter Woods project. I purchased this kit when we were in Newfoundland in June 2023. I also purchased a kit to make a pitcher plant hooked rug when I was there and hope to work on it next.
I found my bin of cotton clothesline cording and made a couple of rope bowls this week. I will probably make a few more this week to use up the cording that is in the bin. The pink fabric was leftover from a quilt backing and was in my pink scrap bin. The darker spots are little birds.
At the church sewing group, I made another apron for the Christmas bazaar---there is a pocket--Can you see it? I matched up the pattern so it is not obvious. I also made a little stuffed rabbit but it still needs a pompom for the tail. Next up, I will be working on an Advent Calendar panel.
My scarf is a few inches longer --I managed to have two knitting sessions this week. It needs to be about 15 inches longer than it is right now.
I tried a new recipe for Lemon Blueberry loaf this week. It smells heavenly!
Our azalea bush is in full bloom! It is such a bright spot of colour in our front garden.
The deutzia bush is in bud. Soon, it will be covered in small white flowers. So pretty.
We took Finn for a walk in the woods at a local conservation area this week. There were a few wet spots but we managed to stay relatively mud free.
This Friday and Saturday is the Oxford Guild Quilt Show. I have 11 quilts plus my painted barn quilt block in the show. If you are in the area, we would love to see you there!
I will link up with Kathy and the Slow Sunday Stitchers in the morning and with Frederique now.
I love those bowls - I have never made them as I always think it will mess up my sewing machine and maybe break needles too
ReplyDeleteI have not had any problems—I use a denim needle.
DeleteI love your lupins cross stitch and it's a joy to see them finished. Lovely projects done too, cute apron (love the invisible pocket!) and bowls, your scarf also looks great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful azalea bush! Pretty and vivid color. Have fun at the quilt show, I'm sure your 11 quilts will be admired and loved.
Thank you for sharing and linking up ; pet Finn ;)
Wow! So many lovely projects! Your azalea is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove those lupins. I planted more this week. A couple years ago (2020) I had trouble growing them. One plant remained from the free seeds that I got from the library. I have babied a small little bunch. Last year I had two bunches. This year I have FIVE! Patience is a virtue.
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful things in your post today. I had to google deutzia bush. The rope bowls are fantastic. That's on my summer to try list. I've tried it before and didn't like the way it stitched on my "quilting piecing machine". I think I'll try it on one of the older more sturdy machines. That would be a great project to free one of the other machines in the quilting room from the case.
Those bowls are really neat! Are they difficult to make? Love the lupines, that was so fun to watch grow as you were making it. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your lupins cross stitch finish! it is a beautiful piece! Your rope bowls are ready for use! You sure have that technique down!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteLupines is beautiful. I love Japaness azaleas. You did a great job matching the fabric for the pocket on that pretty apron. Your bowls are so pretty. You have been very busy! Good luck at the quilt guild show.
ReplyDeleteLove the rope bowls. The lupin finish is beautiful. Good luck at the quilt show. Mine is in 2 weeks but is judged by peers. I have 6 entries.
ReplyDeleteYour lupine cross-stitch is beautiful, Gail! I like those rope bowls, too - I haven't tried making them, but would like to. The azaleas are just beautiful! Looks like a very enjoyable walk in the woods with sweet Finn. Have fun at the quilt show! I wish I could come!
ReplyDeleteYour lupin cross stitch is lovely. I look forward to seeing it framed. You have been busy with lots of projects! Sarah quiltingbythesea
ReplyDeleteI can just make out the pocket on the apron, you certainly did a excellent job of pattern making. Your blueberry and lemon loaf looks wonderful, I had made a lemon loaf last week when the Sew Wot ladies were here. Hello Finn, he is such a lovely dog.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post chock a block with such lovely items every one. I miss seeing the wild lupins blooming so thanks for mentioning them and sharing your lovely cross stitch. Your growth is well ahead of ours here. My Lilac tree is just in leaf barely. Always happy to see well loved Finn enjoying himself.
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