Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Last Stitches of August

I was up late last night trying to finish up my August goals. I did finish but wasn't able to post until now.



This is block 8. I am getting anxious to get this one done now. I am really enjoying stitching it however.


Last Friday, I got together with my friend, Joan, and we did some finishing on some pieces that I have had stitched for some time. First, I did my "Traveling Stitcher". I had to stitch it in colors for me so I had to make my own pouch and needlebook.






Then it was on to "Needle and Thread". Again, I had stitched these in my colors so I sewed my own bed. I used the same fabric that I used on my "Ackworth Friendship Book". I thought it matched quite well.


The last thing I sewed, was the pillow for "Liberty Belles". I really love this piece. If and when my son moves out (hahaha), I will get my sewing room back and plan to decorate it with patriotic stuff. I am planning ahead!



I wanted to share this item I picked up on clearance at Joann's during retreat week. I am going to display my "red stitches" (as much as possible) on it. It is a red dress--quite fitting!


I am still look for more contributors for my "red blog". Please visit it here for more information.


One other thing I made this past week. I put together this carrot pincushion. I'm not sure, but I was strangely attracted to it. It was very easy. I think I will be making more of these.



I think that is all for now. Thanks for visiting and Happy Stitching :)

JillMN

9 comments:

Bonnie said...

Wow Jill, congratulations on all your finishes. They look great.

I do love the carrot.

natalysneedle said...

Love all of your LHN finishes. Love the colors variations to make them your own. Excellent job!

Laura said...

You have done such a great job on CaHRH in the last few months! I need to rededicate myself to it very soon.

Karen said...

awesome finishes! i really need to start stitching "red"!

Unknown said...

Beautiful finishes!

ohiofarmgirl said...

Your CaHRH is turning out so nicely. I have somehow lost steam on mine...I have laid it aside for now. I do love it...just have so much to do and I can not concentrate on it....hopefully I will get back to it next month or something. Blessings, Dianntha

Blu said...

Wow! Lots of great stitching.
Love the fabric you've used to back the LHN finishes.

Daffycat said...

Oh wow, Jill! These are awesome finishes. That carrot is way cool!

Christine said...

Wow, great job on all of these finishes!