Here we are again enjoying another Sunday. A day to relax and reflect on another week gone by. I have spent most of the week working on my applique block. I did find some time to do some marking on my pumpkin seed quilt. I hope to get it in the frame later this summer so that it can be finished by the end of the year.
I am using the same feather motif around the large scrappy pumpkin seeds and then plan to fill in the background a grid.
Today, we are getting rain. So lovely to have rain at least once a week, after three years of drought conditions. I plan to applique down some stems on my Baltimore Garden block as I listen to the pitter patter of rain.
I have these lovely flowers to look forward to stitching this coming week. Aren't they just lovely! They take a bit of time as there are several layers but they will add so much to this block.
I hope you find some time to stitch today and reflect on the past week and plan your new week. I will be linking to Kathy's blog to see what others are slow stitching today.
I have these lovely flowers to look forward to stitching this coming week. Aren't they just lovely! They take a bit of time as there are several layers but they will add so much to this block.
I hope you find some time to stitch today and reflect on the past week and plan your new week. I will be linking to Kathy's blog to see what others are slow stitching today.
I loved reading this post. I feel relaxed already thinking about spending time in the garden with a needle and thread. Your applique looks quite detailed and challenging.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa! Nothing better than stitching outdoors. We had a little break and I was able to take my dog Max for a walk. Planning on more stitching this afternoon.
Deletewe have been getting rain more than once a week here- I know we need it to make up for the dry years but right now in some areas the farmers can't get out to work! I'm really ready for a sunny week and low humidity. the flower with all the layers will look wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteI think I love this quilt because of those layered flowers. Although they take quite a while to do, but they are so worth it.
DeleteI love listening to the rain... add in hand quilting and it's a perfect day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Slow Stitching Sunday!
I agree Kathy a great combination! Enjoy your stitching today!
DeleteI do believe that rain is on its way here as well today...what a relaxing post this was ! :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is hard to relax, but I do my best sleeping when it rains. I love the smell of the earth after a rain and the wonderful pitter patter.
DeleteYes I would call it pumpkin! It is part of the line of solids by Moda called Centennial solids available at Hancocks of Paducah. The flowers in my Baltimore Garden is a red version of that same line. As for marking just my cheap papermate sharpwriter #2 disposable mechanical pencil. I have no problem with them washing out and most times the lines disappear while quilting. They are what Sue Garman uses one of the best tips I have picked up from her blog.
ReplyDeleteBest way to spend a rainy day, in my humble opinion is with needle and thread. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh I so agree Kathy! Happy Stitching!
ReplyDeleteIt started raining right as we were finishing dinner on the back patio (cement room with screening). We were all sitting out there just enjoying the rain falling down while a few thunders boomed. I almost went in a got my knitting. Enjoy your appliqué this week. I plan to attempt some while waiting on swim classes this week.
ReplyDeleteI like the thunder booms too, as long as they don't get too close. The rain is so refreshing! I really enjoyed stitching while the rain came down. I need to get some more stems pinned into place so I can add a few more tonight.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This looks wonderful! I need to find a quilt to do some small feathers on.:)
ReplyDeleteI have a thing for feathers! Wish it was all marked and sandwiched and in the frame.
DeleteSlow Sunday stitching on a rainy Sunday. A great way to spend the day. You have lovely projects in the works. I had hoped to do some stitching outdoors but it wasn't to be. The rain came down here too but working inside worked out fine too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were still able to do some stitching. Looks like we are going to have a rainy week, but I am not complaining after 3 years of drought I say bring on the rain.
DeleteYour marking looks perfect...I will have to check out Sue Garman's blog. I am always on the look out for easy ways to mark a quilt and that will wash out easily.
ReplyDeleteSue Garman usually post around the 1st of each month. I don't know how she gets so much done and her work is so inspirational. She also does a lot of explaining about how she works. I always look forward to her blog posts.
DeleteA rainy day is perfect for crafting. That is what we are experiencing today so there will be some cross-stitching and maybe some quilting on the agenda. I love your feather motif. What do you use to mark. My latest extensive marking rubbed off despite the claims of the manufacturer that it wouldn't.
ReplyDeleteIf you look above I described the cheap mechanical pencil that I use most of the time. I will use the hera marker for the grid that I will do as the background.
DeleteCarla, what lovely projects - you are making good progress. I wish we had some rain. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, hope you get some showers soon!
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