For some reason we've ended up with Ontario's weather - sorry about that Hazel. It's been gorgeous here.. still is. So I've been out in the yard trimming things up while it's still enjoyable to be out there. I'm not a gardener but I do like it to look tidy.
Quilting wise I was working on the embroideries still. These are two of the ones I've done. I'm just doing a little sample of each pattern so people can get a better idea of what they will be like. Sometimes the photos just don't cut it.
This one is from a Bareroots pattern called Stitchery Basket/Accessories
And this one is from another Bareroots pattern for a camping quilt and pillow.
It's fun to do these cause they don't take long to stitch up. I basically look at it as a way to practise my stitching. I've done a few others but don't have photos of them.
On Thursday night I went to the first of a series of "Boot Camps" my LQS is having. When the owner asked for suggestions of what we'd like to see I told her I'd like to take some refresher type classes. We all develop bad habits in anything we do. Her first class was on Machine Quilting and we made a quilt as you go table runner. It sewed up really fast and with the shapes I got to practise blanket stitching around them while quilting at the same time. I also learned to couch, which is what I did with the rick rack ribbon that makes the tendrils on the pumpkin. I'd tried it before but that was when I had my Pfaff and I was using invisible thread. It REALLY didn't like invisible thread at all. For this one I used regular threads. I also did the binding by machine which usually I'm not too sucessful at but it worked this time. When I'm doing a class I'm not as sloppy as I am when I'm trying to rush to get something done.
Of course I don't get to keep this cause she wants to use it for a sample at the store. She has a hallowe'en mystery project coming up and this is going to be it *shhh* People just sign up and if they buy the kit then they can just sit down and learn how to complete it no charge. We usually hold these workshops for Halloween, Christmas and Easter. 
Unfortunately my camera didn't capture the brightness of it. It's really pretty in person. Mostly batiks.
12 comments:
This is lovely and I|love your emboidered blocks. Have a nice day
I like your embroidery blocks and the table runner--very pretty. Why is it that the cameras we use never seem to reflect the actual colors of the quilts? Karen
Your embroidered blocks are so nice. I like the idea of your "Boot Camp" Sounds like it would be a lot of fun and enlightening too.
Welcome back! You've done a great job on the blocks. They are turning out nice. I like the "Boot Camp" idea also. The refresher course sounds great because we do all get into bad habits and taking short-cuts that are probably not a good idea. Can't wait to see more blocks. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome back, those are beautiful stitches...
I love your pumpkin and of course the fabrics are beautiful. Nice to have you back, we miss your sweet chatter. 8>) Take care, Molly
Welcome back! Love the embroidery. I keep telling myself that I want to learn. Well, maybe this will be the week, as I am heading off of a week and a half long trip - 11 days without access to my sewing machine!!!
Hi, Shirley. I've missed you. Glad you're back. I think several of us took time off blogging in the summer, but I'm hoping the gang will all be back now that it's fall. Lane
good to see ya. cw
Hi there! Its great to see you back! I love the stitchery projects you are working on!
Your pumpkin tablerunner is great! We have mini-pumpkins in our garden this year, and you just have to love those little tendrils!
How sweet those blocks are...I just love stitchery....you can do so much with it!
You have been busy :0)
Happy sewing
Welcome back ,you have been missed .Love your stitchery blocks ,It seems embroidery is all the rage right now and yours is beautiful .Also love that table runner .
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