Sunday 6 August 2017

Two nights

Hello my friends,
Two nights stitching on 
`Random Thoughts`
as being unwell I`ve only stated again.
I have bronchitis.


Finished the butterfly and bee`s with white work.
Only little button to attach in centre.


The letter `L` complete.
Row of white work  for next Friday.


Stitching Circle with The Silver Needle.
`Threads That Bind`
sewing pocket.


The back has this lovely cotton reel in centre.


I lined mine with this lovely pink and red fabric.
Then using cotton reel part of pattern and using
WDW brick which I used in design instead of 
Ruby Slippers. 


Progressing on `Summer School ` part 1.
Well must get on to other projects that I need to have done.
I am still working on what I have decided for my draw so have 
not forgotten.
Happy Stitching,
Clare.

Wednesday 2 August 2017

Using Christmas Thread

Hello my friends.
I have been unwell with flu the few weeks.
No stitching at all till late yesterday:(
I decided after seeing Fiona`s stocking block
to use a Christmas thread for wording.
One of my sister`s gave me 
Cottage Garden Thread: Mistletoe
as part of my gift last Christmas.
I thought it suited July block,
so I am using it in this quilt.
I will re stitch block one`s words to match. 


I am pleased with this block.
The stand and topping have gold thread,which makes it sparkle.
I used DMC 3052 for tie and back stitching of holly.
The blanket stitch on holly is DMC 936.
The pudding DMC 3047.
Heart DMC 816.
Berry DMC 221.
I have cut out applique pieces for next block.
I only need to work out what size my background piece is to be.
Happy Stitching,
Clare.