Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Tiny Needle Tuesday

 

I don't have much of anything to show for this week because this is the table where I do my stitching and as you see it's in use for something very different.



I had been making soap out in the kitchen when The Mister wasn't around but I've got the soap making bug again and didn't want to wait until he went somewhere. I am happy to report that this time I DID remember to add the fragrance before I poured the batter into the molds. 




Ta da......two loaves of Oatmeal, Milk and Honey. It's another big batch as I want to get those soap drying shelves filled asap and honestly, I am tired of experimenting with new fragrances which are not only expensive but can be very tricky. When I grab a bar I want something I like and there is only a few fragrances that I really like so I am just sticking with them from now on.




It wasn't a totally stitch-less week. I started this for my mom about 30 years ago and never finished it. I pulled it out after Dad died thinking I would make it sort of a wedding sampler/memorial for them. It's been gathering dust in the downstairs craft room ever since because those sails gave me fits. Over the weekend when I felt like stitching but couldn't get to my usual projects, I went downstairs and ripped out the old sails and started improvising my own instead. I might also make a few other changes along the way to simplify it and speed things up. This is either going to be a train wreck or a revelation-we shall see. 







8 comments:

  1. I remember you showing that sampler previously - it is so pretty and will really be a nice tribute to your parents. I hope it's a revelation!!

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  2. The stitching looks great. Those sails look tricky as it would be hard to see the stitches against the color of the cloth. Well done on figuring that out!

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  3. I'd say that both projects are a win-win! Beautiful soap and fantastic stitching!!!

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  4. Such pretty soap. You have many wonderful interests and talents.

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  5. I was just going to say "I love the sail" when you said you did them your own way. Bravo! The soap looks beautiful too. I was going to ask the same thing Gemma did. Which are your favorite scents?
    I sent an email to you soap email. You, my friend, are generous beyound belief.
    Blessings and love,
    Betsy

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  6. I'm betting on revelation!

    The soap looks so pretty!

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  7. I think that stitching is going to be fabulous!

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