Satin Stitch Ornament Finish

Here is the finished stitched piece, which was done with two strands of DMC cotton floss on 28 count linen.

 

I backed the ornament with velvet and added cording I made with the same ecru floss I stitched with.

 

I’m pleased with how this one turned out.  I hope to be able to show photos of the stitch group's finished ornaments soon.

New Group Project

The stitch group has started a new project - a satin stitch ornament.  We are each using 28 count linen and two strands of cotton floss.  This is what mine looks like so far.

Monday Morning Star Count - Stitch Group Hexagons

The stitch group has moved from bargello bell ornaments to hexagons. I’m glad they are finding them as addicting as I am! Small bags, table mats, coasters, Christmas ornaments – they have all kinds of ideas.  I’m working away at the hand quilting on my big quilt.

 

Linking up with Sarah at Sarah Did It and Anthea at Hibiscus Stitches and Jessica at Life Under Quilts.

Bargello Ornaments

This week, one person couldn’t come to stitching, but emailed a photo of her project.  She’s finished the stitching part.

The others finished their ornaments.

They are now starting hexagon paper piecing projects.  I’m not sure yet what they will each make.  They worked on basting hexagons this week.

New Stitch Group Project - Bargello

This week we started a new project – a little bargello bell.  The chart is available free here. 
Two years ago I stitched this design and made a little ornament.

 

In less than two hours, I stitched up a simplified version of the free chart as an example, so the stitchers can choose to stitch as charted or the simpler version (in their own choice of colors). 

 

It could finish into an ornament or a pin cushion or a card insert.

The Good-bye Lunch

The stitch group held a going away luncheon for one of our members, who is moving away, at the new home of another of our members. This was the occasion for the giving of the travel bags I made.  We talked and ate a long leisurely lunch. No stitching at this get-together! 

Blackwork Heart Sachet Finish

I finished my little blackwork heart into a lavender sachet with a loop hanger so it can be hung in a closet. The blackwork was stitched on 28 count linen with one strand of Weeks Dye Works floss #1333 and one strand of Accentuate for the cross stitches. The cording is made with the same floss and the backing is a burgundy velour.  It measures two inches across.

Blackwork Heart

 Here is my finished blackwork heart.  I might make it into a little sachet.  Two of the stitch group members thought they might make theirs into coasters.  We just haven’t decided yet.

 

 

Stitching Group's New Project

We’re starting a new project!  They’ve been interested in Blackwork so I found this free beginner chart on the NAN website. It’s small and should be a quick stitch.  If they like it, maybe we will try something bigger. 

Here is another of the finished stumpwork pieces.  Isn't it pretty?

Stitch Group Finishes

Everyone finished their beaded bags, but I hadn’t been able to take a group photo because either someone or someone’s bag was missing each week.  Finally – here they are!  (The red and black and white one is mine.)

 

One person finished her stumpwork piece this week. Isn’t it great? The rest of us are still “in progress”.

 

She has a Hawaiian Quilt panel she is working on while the rest of us catch up.

A Little Bit of Stumpwork

The stitch group members are finishing their little beaded bags and some are ready to start a new project. Here are two finished bags and two in progress.

Next they want to try stumpwork. Each person will design her own small piece.  I’m going to try a little circle for the top of a box that had chocolate in it.  It’ll be a dragonfly and a couple of blackberries.  Hope to have some progress to show soon.

 

More of the Beaded Bag

This week the stitch group continued working on our little bags.  I worked on stitching the red lining to the outside parts.  Next I’ll join these two pieces.

back and flap

front, under flap

pinned

I want to continue working on this now, but I have homework for Japanese class to do.