Another slow week, I spent more time thinking about what to do, so I didn't start until later in the week. One project I started was an old topper that my friend Kelley sent me. She made the top and I added the green edge for the border and binding. I thought the piece had a Christmas look so I can use it for the holidays.
I was going to practice my machine stitching with it, but decided I needed a simple hand project to work on while I do other things. I am using pearl cotton on this one and a simple stitch in the ditch with an X in the middle for the smaller blocks. They are 1 1/2" in size. The larger block is 4 1/2" and I am doing a stitch in the ditch around the edges, then an X and in-between that I am doing a diamond shape pattern. I thought that it would be simple enough and give it a bit of a snowflake look.
The red is a darker red and the materials are a mix of cotton and brushed cotton so it has a nice look on it's own, which means I won't be antiquing it. But you never know with me;)
10 comments:
some times you just have to take a break and think about what you feel like doing...then inspiration strikes! you never fail to inspire :)
Good pieces, Debbie! It's always fun to see what you've done and what you're working on.
I, too, really enjoy seeing your beautiful pieces.
The nine-patch is so restful looking and the stockings are cute. I can't even think about my Christmas projects in this heat!
I think this time of the year brings on that slow start for all of us.
Love your projects Debbie
Have a wonderful weekend
Brenda
I really love the quilting you are doing on the red topper! Very pretty stitching! The stockings are cute!
love all the handquilting...
Hugz
I used to have that red fabric that is the setting blocks between the pieced blocks. Nice one.
terrific, love the red!
I think the hand quilting is perfect.
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