That darn parrot.......................

Well, all my birds are on, and now I simply need to make, and sew on, 59 (FIFTY NINE) circles of various sizes. Ahem. I actually love circles, and I guess it's a good thing, huh? I had the worst time with choosing fabrics for my parrot. I did him over completely four times, and finally settled on this combination. I'm not sure I am completely satisfied, but he is certainly staying at this point.............and here I thought he'd be the easiest of all.........go figure.

I'm always over eager to trim down the block to it's final size, because I love getting the raw edges off, and the block always seems so much fuller. I will NOT do it until all dots are on, a lesson I learned the hard way.

I just ordered 14 more yards of Philip Jacobs fabric........everytime I say I don't need anymore, one of you evil geniuses shows your favorite, and (of course) it's one I don't have, and I love it, and you can guess the rest. It's quitting time in my sewing room for this Sunday. Hope you had a good one.  Michele B.

We have a

WINNER!!!  It is Eileen K, NY for her 9/14/10 post, Tools of the Trade!!!  : )  Eileen, if you could email me your snail mail address, your prize will be en route!!!  CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!


I am sew SORRY for the delayed announcement.   We had a terrible storm and have been without power.  : /  I apologize!!!  Anyone care for a soggy thawed bag of UNfrozen vegetables, or a puddle of ice cream?...


Happy stitching everyone, and thank you for your patience and understanding!
Piecefully, Pam

Roseville block #6

Just finished my block with few minor changes. I'm giving you a sneak preview of my next basket, its one of my favorite fabrics, Tropical. I'm making all my baskets in the dark fabrics and somewhere in each block using the dots plus a touch of orange and yellow .

Flower Pot Progress

I started on my Flower Pots journey well over a year ago when I took a class with Pam. Had never done any applique before, and was frankly a pretty awful hand sewer. But the pattern is so beautiful, I was determined to make it work.

My first block didn't take too long

but the second took well over a year. To be fair, I do have a 2 year old and a demanding job, but I'm trying to make more time to stitch, and finished this one earlier this week.

Now onto Block #3... pattern is traced, freezer paper shapes are cut... and starting to stitch...

I'm excited to share this journey with the rest of you. This blog is great inspiration to keep stitching!

Here is the questionable vase and flower. Which should be replaced or both? The striped fabric is a coarser fab so was a poor choice to do the reverse applique.

I checked the fab that I had made the fruit compote, but only had the salvage without the info on it, so I do not know the name.

Mary

Here are the first five together. Today was a VERY unproductive day. I started another vase block and I am thinking the fabric just does not work. Of course, it is the one with the reverse applique. I will add most of the flowers in the outside chance that it will improve, but I don't think anything can help it. Live and learn.

Mary

House Building & a Tabby Cat

Just a quick little note about the current block I am working on. I had a blue cat that just was not quite right and I could not find a piece large enough in a color I liked (I know hard to believe with all the wonderful colors we are working with in this fabric). Anyway, the answer was in the blog - piece the fabric -Thank You Denise - great idea! I love this little orange striped cat.

Happy Stitching and have a good weekend all,

Cheri

All is Well That Ends Well!

On Wednesday, Dear Mother (ggrrrr! - 92 years old in 6 days time) decided to pour some water from her drinking glass into the vase with the kangaroo paws - a small journey but quite a few obstacles to encounter. Luckily I was within hearing distance and heard a noise like a little lamb squeeling 'I've fallen. I've fallen'! Oh dear, I'm home alone with her, what do I do! Cushioned Mum to make her comfortable and then phoned DD who thought she would be able to drag Mum from the floor - what a little Champion - she did it! Bruises aplenty - thanks goodness, no broken bones.

My sewing basket was just to the side and guess what - yes, water all over my glued applique! Would you believe, a sponge with a dry hand towel and out to the clothesline in the sunshine and here it is - all perfect! What a lucky day for us! There's lots and lots of sprigs to do and not one was lost.

I'm playing nurse to little granddaughter at the moment, so I'll quietly sneak back and add a few more stitches!

Happy weekend everyone - hugs - Lurline♥