I must admit that adding stitches to the sky in my current cross stitch project is not that exciting...I try to break it up by adding stitches to the bottom part of the picture too. You can see from the picture that progress was made on both fronts this week. Someone asked about stitching on perforated paper--the paper is quite thick and I have not had any issues with it tearing. I have had to unstitch in a couple of spots and did not have any issues.
My daughter has been working on her crochet in the evenings this week and has added a few more borders to her project. The coral and green chains between the flowers will eventually be covered up by the next border. She's learning lots of new patterns/stitches with this crochet along.
I finished off my orange rainbow scrap challenge blocks for May this week. I had to dig into my orange fat quarter bin to add some variety.
The Oxford Guild has been doing a colour challenge this year--pick your own block and make one with the colour of the month. I picked a really simple block and decided to make an I spy baby quilt with my 12 blocks. The fabric in the middle of the picture below will be used for sashing and borders. I used fabrics from my solids collection to frame each of the I spy fabrics. I am only using stash fabrics for this quilt.
I bought some rhubarb at the farmers market last week and made rhubarb blueberry crisp (the blueberries were in the freezer). There was enough for dessert for three nights. Delicious!
It seems the rabbits in our neighbourhood are not easily spooked. This one boldly sat on the sidewalk while I took its picture.
Finn got to go to one of his favourite places this week--the pet store. He knows the way and walks very enthusiastically on the way there, but is not so keen on leaving to go home. Must be the treats that the owner of the pet store gives him while he is there.... A nap is required when he gets home.
There's lots of action in the gardens these days. The deutzia bush is starting to bloom.
The seed heads on the Pasque flower are intersesting.
This peony is getting ready to put on a show. This plant came from my husband's grandmother's garden. She died in 1964 so this is a really old plant.
My species tulips are tiny but a real bright spot in the garden.
My columbines self seed all over the place and this one has picked a spot near our patio to put on a show.
I planted chives, parsley and bay leaves this year.
The patio and porch pots are all planted as well. I picked a hot colour scheme this year. They will fill in over the next few weeks.
I will link up with the Slow Sunday Stitching crew, the Rainbow Scrap Challenge folks and Frederique.
Beautiful color scheme for your planter. The color of the month i-Spy quilt is super cute. Glad Finn likes the treats and the walk. LOVE Finn pics!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see what's been going on in your world, Gail! The cross-stitch design is coming right along, even if the sky section isn't too exciting to stitch. Your daughter's crochet project is fabulous - she's really got the skills! Lots of pretty oranges in your RSC blocks, too. And I love those tulips - so pretty!
ReplyDeletepretty flowers and quilts. Love the crochet. I have seen a lot of nice orange colors today on blogs.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to add to your orange scraps to get some great blocks made this week. It is so fun to see all the spring flowers. We skipped straight to summer in Florida and it is quite warm already. Great reason to stay inside and sew though, so it works well.
ReplyDeleteSimple and fun, just as Eye Spy blocks should be! I made a couple of sets for RSC a year or so ago, theyvare still not assembled. I love that you have that plant from hubby's grandmother in your garden, that is so special.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a baby quilt! The rhubarb crisp looked amazing! I loved seeing all of your spring flowers.--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteLantana and gazania -- I've got those planted too. I didn't realize I could grow bay leaves. I think I'm going to go out and see if I can find me a plant around here. Of course, we'll both have to over-winter them indoors but it'll be worth it. Love the colors of the I Spy quilt too!
ReplyDeleteA nice project your quilt group is taking part in. I always love your choice of fabrics! Your cross stitch is progressing despite those boring bits and your garden is looking lovely. Sarah quilting by the sea
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are so cheerful and fun!
ReplyDeleteThose I-spy blocks are fun. This will be a colourful quilt. Your daughter's blanket is progressing beautifully. She's certainly talented with that crochet hook of hers. A 60 year old peony; how fabulous. More pretty flowers making a show. I see you have lantana. Here in Australia it's considered a noxious weed. It's such a pretty flower but here it goes berserk.
ReplyDeleteYour cross stitch is coming along nicely. I like to jump around too rather than just fill in one section at a time.
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DeleteYour gardens look so pretty, Gail. How wonderful that you have the peony from your husband's grandmother. I bet you look forward to it blooming each year. Your daughter is doing an amazing job on her crochet. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter's crochet is wonderful, a lot of beautiful stitches in there. I love your orange blocks, and these cute I-Spy blocks, love the pale corners. Your garden is beautiful, pretty flowers and colors, and I love that this peony is coming from your husband's grandmother. I have a plant from my grandmother too, which my mother gave to me. I cherish it. Thank you for sharing and linking up.
ReplyDeleteI have stitched smaller projects on perforated paper and enjoyed it, but nothing this big. Good to know the paper is holding up. That crochet project is so interesting.... I haven't seen anything like it before!
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