Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Tiny Needle Detour

 I sat down to stitch Sunday morning and had a technical difficulty. The fabric on the back of my little sheep sampler was driving me crazy. I love the grime catcher that I use for the big sheep sampler so I thought I would christen the new sewing room with a simple project.


 I found a tutorial on YouTube.



Then I picked some fabric from my now nicely displayed fabric stash. I'm finally done and all the bits and bobs fit on the two shelves I had claimed for them. It does make such a difference when you can actually see what you own.



In no time I had a mini grime catcher ready to tuck all that extra fabric into......



.... and the alphabet done.



I didn't get the words started like I had planned but I did get some of the tiny trees stitched on this sampler. Soon it will be back to the Sheep Virtues for July.
Where did June go?







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12 comments:

  1. The Well Fed WheelJune 25, 2019 at 1:44 AM

    Your fabric stash is amazing! I'm ashamed to say mine isn't nearly as organized. I really like how you've displayed it!

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  2. WanderingcatstudioJune 25, 2019 at 9:46 AM

    June has flown by! Love your mini bolts on the shelf! So cute.

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  3. Far Side of FiftyJune 25, 2019 at 10:07 AM

    Yes June went by in a flash:) Your shelves are so pretty!

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  4. LizaEllenJune 25, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    Well, I always learn the best things on your blog! I've been doing counted cross stitch and hand embroidery for over fifty years and have never heard of a grime catcher! Genius! Grime catchers and fabric folding boards - is it sad that I'm so excited about these things?

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  5. Tired TeacherJune 25, 2019 at 11:27 AM

    Nice job! Your fabric looks great wrapped into small bolts. Do you worry about sun/light fading? I keep my stash on shelves in a closet.

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    1. AraigneeJune 26, 2019 at 10:03 AM

      Nothing I make is really "heirloom" quality so a little fading isn't a problem for these scraps. I do keep my pricey quilt kits in their original boxes on a top shelf in a downstairs room.

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  6. LianaJune 25, 2019 at 11:40 AM

    Your sheep now have such wonderful grime lawn. Love the trees!

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  7. Jeannie Gray KnitsJune 25, 2019 at 12:35 PM

    June really has whizzed by oddly fast. Your fabric stash is beautiful and sort of makes me want to take up quilting. And your cross stitching... Oh! I love that little sheep design!

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  8. ShirleyJune 25, 2019 at 1:45 PM

    Love how you are storing your fabric. It is so pretty and cheerful. Had never heard of a grime catcher until you purchased one a few weeks ago. How neat that you have now christened the new sewing room and made a small grime catcher. I wrote the date this morning and was shocked to realize that in six months it will be Christmas Day.

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  9. DelightedHandsJune 25, 2019 at 2:48 PM

    Love the look of the shelves! Very clever job on the grime catcher mini! Hanging on the rest of the days of June!

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  10. BetsyJune 25, 2019 at 5:01 PM

    I love how you organized your fabric stash. They look so pretty and now you can "shop" your own store. I love doing that with my yarn.
    I can't believe it's almost the 4th of July!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  11. kathy bJune 25, 2019 at 9:49 PM

    No No June cannot be over. It just got nice. I saw a beautiful Ram yesterday. I have to go take his photo bc your Herwick? reminds me of him

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