Slow Stitching

 After vacuuming upstairs and reorganizing the old airing cupboard it's time to sit and sew with a large cup of coffee. This is the start of my month six of a BOM Patchwork of The Crosses box. I do all the cutting and basting first,  then the inter locking repetitive blocks before the larger more individual blocks. 

All the Christmas decorations are out and the cards posted. The weather is wet and windy, very grey, so I will need the lights on all day. It does mean I will not be standing on the touchline cheering on my grandson today at his football match. 

Sleet and rain

 A rather quick walk to the local post office to post Australian and American Christmas cards, the weather was as predicted, sleet and rain. Came home and found missing decoration hanger, my memory of where I had put only a couple of weeks ago had completely evaporated. It's now looking much better but I need to find the twinkle lights to finish it off. Walked round the block this afternoon, drier but a cold wind. Pleased to come home to a hot ginger drink.

Month 3 of the quilt blocks.

Time to prep a few more epp pieces.

Month 2 of Patchwork of the Crosses

 A record of sewing through the second half of the year. 

Month 2 of the 2019 BOM by Sew and Quilt of the Lucy Boston, Patchwork of the Crosses quilt.

I love the soothing repetitive of prepping the pieces and sewing the blocks. The lovely fabrics provided in the kits also keep me interested. I prep and sew the white and constant flowery fabric blocks first, saving the individual blocks as a treat.

Where did the time go?

 Well, no excuses, I just didn't add to my blog posts. I spent time at my allotment. I had a problem that meant a trip to the dentist, who's covid protection made him look and sound like Darth Vader. I left minus a tooth.

I knitted socks and started an English paper pieced quilt. 

The first months blocks.

Life has been difficult and at times I haven't coped well. Next year will be better.

Snowmen and gardening.

So much for regular blogging, no excuses, I've had plenty of time, being at home so much.
The snow have continued to appear a couple each month.

He does look better with features.

These are addictive and lovely designs by the Australian company, Bunny Hill Designs.

Number Five, not sure about his large carrot nose.

I have decided to add further embellishments when they are all appliqued.

The scrappy wool bundle I bought has come in very handy for variety.

The ribbons and bows still to add and perhaps a scarf.

Whilst we had dry weather I gardened at home and at the allotment, it is allowed in lockdown as exercise. The rain will now help the potatoes and broad beans grow. The green house is overflowing with plants waiting for warmer nights.

I have teeny tiny cucumbers and a tomato growing on their plants already. I think April is a bit early though.
I must take a photo of the latest pair of socks finish.
Happy sewing/sowing and growing

Slow Sunday Stitching

Only a little bit of sewing on my snowmen but I'm just on the toe decrease for my sock. The merino /man made wool is lovely to knit with. It is actually a light lilac fleck colour.

I'll finish it this afternoon and applique the snowman this evening.

Happy sewing.

Slow Sunday Stitching

I managed to get a couple of hours in the greenhouse and garden before it started raining. So back indoors for coffee and sewing.  I've finished January and February Snow Happy Ornaments.

Now to continue stitching March.

These are such fun to sew, I've been preparing more blocks but need to find better matches for the embroidery floss for some of the wool felt.
Happy slow sewing.
Josie

Slow Sunday Stitching

A gorgeous sunny day here, but quite cold on the walk round the block. Still icy in the shade. After a busy active couple days it's been nice to get back to sewing. This is the first of the snowmen from Snow Happy Ornament Fun by Bunny Hill Designs. I hope to make one each month, This angel one still needs the embroidered arms and halo. I've prepared a few more months to give me a head start. Simple pleasure of choosing different coloured felts for each block. I'm not sure if I will make individual ornaments or sash together as a wall hanging, there's plenty of time to decide.

The back ground fabric is a hessian colour and works well with the felt. I've enjoyed using blanket stitch with matching embroidery thread around the edges.
I hope to join you all next week,
Josie aka Alcea Rosea

Slow Sunday Stitching

First an apology for not replying to last weeks comments. I have been busy tidying up my craft room looking for parts of projects that need finishing. I've finished the last three blocks of row B of Dear Jane.

Oops, I thought I'd resized them to a better size.
The last picture is C1 parts to be assembled. I had fun with the orientation whilst cutting the pieces. I do hope to get some sewing in as well as cutting and ironing the next blocks.
The sun was out long enough for a walk round the block before lunch.
Happy Sewing.

Slow Stitching Sunday

I need to add the link whatsit to my sidebar but I'm too tired. I have been de-Christmasing the house most of the day. I did hand sew the binding on Alfie's pyjamas whilst listening to the radio.I chickened out of the trousers and shirt and made the easier pyjamas.

 I have not sewn my Dear Jane, so that is next on my wish list.  I shall blog read later.