I hope those of you in the Southeastern US are fine and safe. I've seen the videos of the destruction of Helene and it's heartbreaking! My thoughts are with everyone dealing with the aftermath and those who are getting the remnants of Helene.
Mother Nature has decided to revisit summer on us! The past week we've broken temperature records for the hottest last days of September. It's usually the middle 70s but it's been over 95 degrees. Ugh.
As for me, I've been busy with stitching. Let's take a look at it all...
Progress first.
This is Sweet Autumn Vine by Threadwork Primitives, on 36ct something using the called for overdyed. I picked this up yesterday and went to town on it. There are just 4 flosses but a lot of stopping and changing floss out for another color. It should be about 5 x 5 when I'm done.
Next piece I worked on...
The color of the fabric is about right. Jenny Bean's Halloween Sampler by Shakespeare's Peddler. I've extended more of the right border, filled in more of the cabin on the front and on the roof. Jenny will stay out and be my October stitch.
Next piece is the Yule Queen by The Primitive Hare...
Her skirt is no joke! I have it started at the bottom right. There's no getting around the skirt! But she's coming along and I'll stitch on her now and then.
I also have finishes, 4 for the month but I'll show 3 that I finished after my last post.
First is A Woodland Wish...
From the 2014 JCS ornament magazine. I used 40ct so it's tiny. It took just a couple of evenings to stitch up. I made some changes...below the deer was 'peace on earth' 1 over 1 but I just sprinkled that area with snow, and the date is 1 over 1. The snowflakes are Smyrna's over 4.
In between everything. I stitched this little cutie...
I call it the Blue Flower Squirrel. It's a freebie from Blue Flower and it's from the 2020 Market cookbook. I had this little piece of 30ct linen and used it for Squirrel. It reminded me of Fall and the shape lends itself to a round flat ornament. The cotton fabric with it will be the backing. It so adorable!
Aaannd the final finish is Unwrap the Joy by Lizzie Kate....
Complete with white Wisper thread for his beard! It's a pain to use but it sure does add to the look. It's not very fluffy though. Poor thing, Santa was a WIP for more than 3 years. I also sewed on 2 little buttons for snow that I found in my stash. So cute! I think I'll put him on a cube so stay tuned for that.
So we've reached the continuation of my FO parade...I'll show a couple ..
This is Wicked Alphabet by The Primitive Stitches. I think I used 36ct PTP Vellum, and the called for floss.
And the last for today is...
what I call Joy. Designed by a French designer. I'm not sure how this will be final finished but I have some ideas 💡 💡
That's all for the stitching.
Tomorrow I am headed to the county courthouse to file the probate papers, finally. Time to get the wheels going on this.
I hope the weather is seasonal where you're at! It's ridiculous here🤦🏻♀️hope you're stitching to your hearts content and doing well!
See you soon🤗
Sorry to read that your temperatures have soared again, Shelly! That really IS hot. Things are cooling off too much here--down to the mid-60s with gray skies and drizzle. Very autumn-like. Love your little finishes especially the BRD one. I don't know why I don't stitch more of her designs as I really do like them and they stitch up quickly! That little squirrel with her freshly baked pie is adorable, too. I wish you good luck at the court tomorrow--hope all goes smoothly. And Happy October! ♥
ReplyDeleteYuck we have mostly cooled down here in Indiana finally. Hope it cools down for you as well. Beautiful finishes and fantastic WIPs. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your finishes!! One day I too will finish more. Hope you cool down, we have finally opened up windows and are enjoying cooler temps in MI and KY (I go between the two states).
ReplyDeleteI stitched that little squirrel! I love her!
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