Fun in the burbs

Here is one of my little cross stitch projects all sewn up into a zipper pouch.
The fabric surely fits this pansy.

Have you ever seen these?
There are fall crocus.
I saw some like these while in Racine, and had to find our about them.
One of our local greenhouses had them.
Funny, though, they are not inexpensive.
I just had to have a couple though.
Maybe the chipmunks and rabbits won't eat them.

The Monarchs are still in the area.

The robins are getting a bath before their flight south.

The latest grouping of rows that I have pieced.  Some still need their embellishments,
but that won't happen until it is put together and quilted.

Who knew that there are iris that blooms out of season.  This was a surprise.

When you are out and about, you never know what you are going to see!
I was sitting at a stop light, and these horse seemed to be greeting me.
He was very interested in what was going on around him. Sorry about
the picture quality, I took it through my windshield.

Just a bit of fun and progress.

Hope you are having a great week.
Mary

Latest Stitching

Emma,  was created by Brooke Nolan for one of the hops we did with Madame Samm, of Sew We Quilt, last year.
As you can see, I have finally gotten her stitched.  I love the way she turned out.

This is the Petite Sewing Kit, by Hatched and Patched, finished.  I had shown this last month, when it was not finished.  I am so enjoying doing needlework again.
I usually have some sort of handwork for the evenings to do,  and now I have added cross stitching and embroidery.

This is from Brooks Books Publishing. When we had the Tammy Bag Hop in January, Brooke Nolan created this chart to make a miniature cross stitch, Tammy Bag.  I worked mine on 14 count Aida cloth.   The gingham fabric I used is from Riley Blake.  These Tammy Bags are so much fun to make.  They come in handy as gifts, but more importantly as wonderful bags to keep your needlework supplies in.

Here is the reverse side.  There are pockets inside and out to keep your supplies handy.

Spring is on it's way.  There are a few places where the early flowers of Spring, crocus and  blue scila  are the first bloomers.

Stitching, here I come

I have to say I was stitching long before I learned to quilt
It feels good to  add it to my sewing activities again.
Working on the Tammy Bag hop, and We Support You hop has renewed my love for embroidery and cross stitching.
I think I have been doing it a little at a time through the years, but recently, even my husband has noticed that I was embroidering more.

As you can see I love to put the pieces I stitch into fast and fun smaller projects.
I think they add a little something to them.

This little Halloween stitchery went together fast. It is finished and hung for Halloween.

Even embroidery looks good on a Tammy Bag.

These little cross stitch pieces are great to fit on a Tammy Bag.
I wasn't even aware I was doing this.  In looking back, I find I have been purchasing patterns that are incorporating embroidery needle cases, cute drawstring bags and miniature wall hangings.  Small projects that don't take long to complete.  I like the feeling of gratification that comes with completing something in a short amount of time.

I hope you are having a super day sewing, embroidering, or whatever makes your heart sing.
Enjoy

Mary

Easy Street finally!

Here it is, Easy Street.  It is finally bound.  I love how it turned out. I did use Bonnie Hunter's color scheme, which just so happens to be the colors my husband loves.

It is a big quilt once I put the 3 borders on it.

Charlie gave it his seal of approval.

When I visited my friend Sandy in Atlanta back in March, we bought  this fabric . The Atlanta shop hop has a fabric that all the shops use for the theme of the hop.  Love the sewing theme. Sandy and I each purchased this pattern in 2 sizes for the iron caddy.  We got all the materials needed and  each cut out the pattern.

Mine fits the Rowenta iron, Sandy cut out for the small one.  Now we each have the measurements for the two sizes.  Mine sat unsewn for several months.  This too, is finally done.  YEA!!! Now my iron is ready for the next retreat.

I had found these 3 little embroidery kits in my stash. One evening got them out and did all the embroidery.  The small chicken is made into a pin. The large chicken is framed with fabric, but I haven't decided how I will finish it out.  The bunny, well I am not sure what I will do with it either.  Maybe a coin purse will get made using the embroidery. All turned out cute.

I am going to work on the binding of a couple of things this evening.
Have a great week.
Mary