Sunday, January 9, 2011

Stitching progress

It has been so good to have some quiet days to get started on some stitching. I am busy trying to get the samples and notes prepared for my classes that start in February. I love to get them done (and over with!) so I can concentrate on some UFOs and BOMs. Here is the cushion I have made using the painted buttons that I painted a few days ago.
I couldn't resist starting to get this Crazy Christmas BOM put together. I had decided that I wanted simple borders instead of the crazy patchwork to show off Lynette Anderson's gorgeous stitcheries. Took a while to work out what to do and then chose simple borders in the darker fabrics in Lynette's range of fabrics. Here are 2 rows. There are two more to do and then the borders.
Years ago I bought this pattern and kit at Canberra Needlework and have wanted to make it ever since. It is a pattern by Marg Low and went together so well. It's ready for Christmas this year!
Here is a little heart I have appliqued for another class project.
My dear friend, Penny, created a delightful sheep scissor keeper a while ago and I have been wanting to make one ever since. Here it is. I am planning to stitch the sheep on the back as well.

7 comments:

FIONA said...

All looks great Sylvia - love the little sheep canvas work piece too! Thank goodness for quiet stitching days - my quilt is nearly finished!!

FIONA said...

All looks great Sylvia - love the little sheep canvas work piece too! Thank goodness for quiet stitching days - my quilt is nearly finished!! And your new heading on your blog looks great too!!

Suedio said...

I recognise that angel in your new header ... I just took my quilt down yesterday!

You have been busy. I'm loving your version of the Crazy Christmas. It should be great when it's done.

I like your cushion - your painted buttons are very cute.

And I just love the sheep!!! That's almost too cute for words.

Chocolate Cat said...

Gosh you have been busy. I love your little sheep!!

Florence said...

Lynette BOM is georgous !!

Tatkis said...

Such lovely processes - wish you luck in finishing them!
And I like Marg Low bag very much!

Best wishes,
Tatyana

Penny said...

Love the sheep, his expression is wonderful, quite confused!