Today is the Autumn Equinox, the end of summer, and the end of my summer challenge that began on June 14th. So, was it worth it? Yes! Here are the projects that I was able to finish the stitching on. I still need to finish finish half of them, but I'm pleased to have the stitching finished.
The Apple Pin Cushion
SnowDays
The House
Blackwork Sampler
Buttons and Cross Stitch
The Virgin Queen's Pocket - Betsy Morgan.
Mt. Fuji Pouch
Quiltwork - Ruth Dilts
Gift Ribbons
Crazy Quilt Ornament
Beaded Nutcracker
Gingham Drawn Thread - Original
Here are the projects that I was able to make significant progress and will continue working on.
The Scarf
Dogwood Afghan
Paisley Purse - Deborah Forney
Sneek Sampler
Hardanger Sampler - Linda Driskell
Drawn Thread on Gingham - Second piece
I started this one quite a while ago and put it aside to work on something else. I finally pulled it out and finished it.
This is a design by Kathleen Rake and was an EGA group correspondence course.
My friend's niece and her family invited me to attend her ballet performance where she played Clara in the Nutcracker. I was thrilled to be able to attend and Clara was fabulous! I am so thankful to be included in these events.
I've added more stitches to my little boro piece.
This week, I picked up the beaded nutcracker and was able to finish the face and start the hat.
New Start - a wool felt needlebook kit by Deborah Gale Tirico
I stitched up this little piece in one sitting. It is a freebie from Jeannette Douglas and can be found here.
Hand quilting of the Mystery Quilt continues. I didn't start with a plan for how to quilt this. I began by quilting around the big blocks. After that, I added more where I thought needed more. When I think it is enough, I will stop.
A new project is a beaded nutcracker. I made a set of four the first winter I was in Japan (here). It took a little while to get this started, but once I had four or five rows in, I was fine.
My other project this week was the House Quilt. The next border has hexagon flowers. I have one side complete and attached, one side with the flowers pinned, and the flowers made for the top and bottom. It's coming along. I like how scrappy this quilt top looks.
