Tuesday, January 12, 2021

TNT: Every Stitch Counts

 

I don't have much to show for this week because all my time went to finishing the blue snowflake top. I did get one little snowflake done on the winter sampler. 



I stitched one more little sheep on the big sampler. 



I did finish this crewel sampler block but there wasn't much to it. Notice that they gave you pretty much no spare material. You can't put the edge blocks in a frame so it's been slow going and not much fun to tell you the truth.



Somehow I got one more block of hand quilting done on this old project. Hand quilting is like playing the guitar if you take a break your fingers pay for it when you go back to it. I'm not at the ouchie stage yet but I'm getting there. 



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10 comments:

  1. BetsyJanuary 12, 2021 at 1:07 AM

    Hoo Boy! I know what you're talking about with hand quilting. I did a queen sized quilt and then a month later started Mandy's full/queen sized one. I should have done them together because my finger callus's had to be re-toughened up. Ouh!
    I don't think I would even do the crewel kit because I wouldn't be able to think of a good way to use it. As you said, not enough to finish it in any nice way that I ca tell.
    Blessings and hugs,
    Betsy

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  2. VeraJanuary 12, 2021 at 6:57 AM

    I really like your crewel project - that is going to be gorgeous!

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  3. DeeJanuary 12, 2021 at 9:55 AM

    Isn't it funny how cross stitch takes SO much longer than you think it will. You really got quite a bit done on your projects.

    Not sure I could deal with the crewel though. Stitching in hand is NOT my cup of tea.

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  4. Delighted HandsJanuary 12, 2021 at 10:15 AM

    In spite of most of your time going to the quilt, you still made progress on the cross stitch! You can sew strips to your crewel piece-just use light fabric and a very small stitch length then you can get it in your frame.

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  5. Tired Teacher 2January 12, 2021 at 11:32 AM

    Baste some fabric to the edge of your crewel project to allow the use of a frame. The basting stitches and fabric can be removed when they are no longer needed.

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  6. Far Side of FiftyJanuary 12, 2021 at 12:14 PM

    I know what you mean about the ouchy part! I have a whole quilt to do...I am not sure I will ever finish it.

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  7. Ellen D.January 12, 2021 at 12:54 PM

    All of your projects look great! I was telling my sister how amazed I always am that you have so many projects going at once!

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  8. WanderingcatstudioJanuary 12, 2021 at 5:19 PM

    Can you baste the crewel project to some other fabric so you have a better edge to get it in a frame?

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  9. Judy S.January 12, 2021 at 8:23 PM

    Looks to my like you got a lot accomplished! Would it help to use a smaller hoop on your crewel project? I think if you took it off when you quit stitching it wouldn't stretch the fabric too much. That narrow border they left must be annoying; it does look like a pretty project though.

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  10. Teresa KasnerJanuary 12, 2021 at 10:36 PM

    I enjoyed a look-see at all your projects, I love the house and sheep one! I have x-stitch project I need to get to, but right now I'm immersed in my Lucy Meadow blanket. I'm on color #4 out of 15 colors! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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