Well Now What?

 I have been making progress on MH 1656 but I have run into an issue.

There should be two leaves mirroring the other side where I put the red circles. But they won't fit. 

I will leave this for today. I will have to do something with those areas.

Sparkle

 I needed a little bit of sparkle and found some sequins.

They are tiny! 

Alice, Alice

 When I am tired, I pull her out to do a thread or two 

Promise of A Mystery

 This is an old Sue Reed piece from ANG that I taught for my local guild years ago.

I won't get into the full story, but a dear friend made the piece into a gorgeous tote!

Organization Attempt

 I had this bag that was full of threads from various projects. I called it the bag of shame.

I spent several hours sorting my DMC and getting rid of the little bits and bobs I had saved.

Now to get the bags on rings so I can look for colors easier.

A Little Stitching. A Little Ripping

 

MH 1656 is beautiful but requires a lot of brain power.

A Little Bit

 

I left the red thread so I can put the beads.

Four Seasons Casket

 This book is written by Betsy Morgan and published by Inspiration Magazine.

I purchased it from Sassy Jack's Stitchery.

Alice is Calming

 I couldn't help myself. I was doom scrolling instead of stitching when I realized I could put one strand in Alice Ellen Usher.

Not too bad for a few days of stitching.

Phoenix Band Sampler

 I just want to share my progress on this piece:

I'm hoping it will go faster, but we'll see!

October Already?

 I have been struggling with MH 1656. But I keep pushing forward.

I was feeling pretty good about my progress when I realized I was way off on my counting. Rip, rip, rip.

But I am learning!

IHSW September 2026

I have a finish!

Gifted Gorgeous September 2026

 So, this is the day we post photos of things that are gifts from someone, to someone or whatever!

MH 1656 was a gift to the designer from her husband:

I am making a bit of progress.

Rise Above the Waters was a gift from the designer to Sassy Jack's to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Rise Above the Waters

 

Because It's on My Mind

 I decided to pull MH 1656 by Hands Across the Sea. I haven't really worked on it for quite awhile. Removed some stuff and added a leaf .

This is also a MAGIC project for the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild.

The green on the left came out - third time. It's in the wrong spot.

Phoenix Band Sampler

This is one of my MAGIC projects for the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild. I'm supposed to have it done before the end of December.

Start point:

I thought I was done:

But I had a little more time.

Sampler September 2026

 I am hoping to make progress on a few of my sampler WIPs during September.

First up- Alice Ellen Usher by Sassafras Samplers 

Here is my starting spot on August 30.

I have completed a few more motifs.

What should I do next? Choices, choices.

Adams Alliance Crop

 I am spending a few days with friends at a scrap booking crop. Working on my art quilt.

A Beading Project

 The local embroidery guild offered to teach us how to make beaded pens.  I'm working on mine 

Alice is Out to Play

 

I should be working on the Phoenix Band Sampler but my brain can't handle it with all the canning happening.

Canning Season

 It's canning season here in Illinois. A friend gifted me with a bushel of peaches. Jam anyone?

Failure?

 I decided to ice dye a bit of fabric. I had a tub of ice that I used and tied my fabric with rubber bands.

I was sure it was a failure. But here's what it looks like ironed:

Not sure what I will do with it, but I like it.

Why Do I Keep Working on This?

 My Art Quilt as I call it was started in 2016 for a class I took at the Cincinnati Quilt Show. I put it away and then pull it back out. I have a goal: to finish it before March 2027. We will see.

Ugh!

 One thread off. I think I have to remove all the red thread from this section. It will make too many issues later 

Sigh.

Close, so Close

 I am working on this project daily, but it is slow going.

Phoenix Band Sampler

 This is one of my MAGIC projects for the Tudor Rose Sampler Guild. MAGIC stands for My Annual Good Intentions Contract.

I do believe this is half way. Those flames are no joke...

July Calendar

 

A Little Closer

 

But I still have all the white to do. And pickles to can.

Done before the End of July?

 I doubt it, but here's some progress on Patriotic Quaker by Primrose Cottage:

I'm close but I have all the white stitching left to do.

Done!

 Well, I have a BIG idea for this piece, but I am not sure if I can make it happen.

But here's Poppers!

Tilos Primrose Pillow

 Well. I can't remember when I last showed this piece:

It's a big piece and I have a long way to go. But I have lots of easy bits to do right now ..

Notebook Cover

 I took a class at Midsummer Stitch with Jandi Dean. It was a lot of fun.

I used some stitching that I finished years ago. One is from Stitched Stories. The other is a Judy Jeroy crewel piece.