I was on the sewing machine at 8 o'clock this morning, stitching up three sides of the pin pillows. I actually thought they looked quite nice inside out. What do you think? Anyhow I turned them all in the end and now they need to be stuffed and have the edges titivated by hand. I'm not sure if I will do that tonight......I have a yearning for my little sampler and there is another piece in its infancy which has to be tacked.
I visited the folks yesterday. I was given a cake to bring home....I forgot it....there are tears on the keyboard as I type. I would have shared too...honestly.
I told you I would be early today. After lunch I have to go check in with the folks up North. I won't be eating cake though. We are eating cake all day in class and a girl can only eat so much cake.
This delightful little piece of silk is something that's evolving in 'simply stitch'. I say delightful because I think so, you don't have to agree. I speak only for myself. The reason I think that way is because it is small, tiny and dotted, scattered with various stitches. I feel as though I am practicing again, starting over.
Before I set off on my trip I have a little doodling to do, with pencil.....and a bathroom to clean. Best get busy then.
There are a couple of things in progress that I hope to get finished very soon. One is the pin pillow list, another is this.....the white pocket. I have another video today, (it's only 2 minutes long) detailing embroidery that was added to this last night. Basically that consists of three apllique squares and the completion of a seam with web stitches. I also talk a little about my plans for the remainder of the embellishment.
Tomorrow I have some gorgeous images for you of something I am working on in ''simply stitch''. The piece really is back to basics...and I am loving the simplicity of it. I will also be early tomorrow. Yes I will!! I have to be as I am going out ALL afternoon. I have withdrawals from embroidery already....
Final touches, finishing off, backing and adding tabs......I'm getting there if you're on my list waiting for one of these. They will be antiques shortly won't they. Do you feel as if you have been waiting a lifetime? Have you grown a beard? I am sorry...they do take time and then of course I did leave the country for a while. So stand by your computer...I am aiming for the end of this week.
We started our eight week coffee morning today. We're all going to be as big as house ends when we finish. Eight weeks of cake? can you imagine. Alongside eating cake I am making a mini sampler and I will show you that later this week when the girls have seen it. I am quite taken with it actually and hope you like it when you get to see it. As always once pictures start appearing in the group I will put a link for you on here.
In other news......I've got a headache. It's time for a pint of water and a tiny quiet moment. It may also be time for an eye test.
***simply stitch girls.....at the top of the blog is a page 'online learning links'. If you go on there you will find a shortcut to the group blog.***
Today I have an update for you on the white pocket. Do you remember the video debate about should I or shouldn't I stitch the frill down? Well you now have a two minute video on my decision, my reason and a discussion about a bald man with a comb over....who said this blog was boring?
I can't stop. I have girls waiting, tongues hanging out to get access to class. Next job? Sort them out......
The final four pin pillows, damp stretched, cut out and ready for the final titivations! There is still a few hours work to do on them. They need to have the tabs added, the backs stitched on. Then they will have to be stuffed and have hand embroidered finishing worked on the edges...quick? easy? well not difficult but certainly not quick.
It won't happen today. The rest of today will be spent preparing for ''simply stitch''. Final touches to the class blog and some embroidery prep. If you are signed up for class it will most likely be tomorrow before I send out the information for the blog. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten.
Recently I have been thinking that I need more organisation in my life. I need to be able to find things easier. I need to be less cluttered. I need to learn to tidy cloth away. My son will be moving out soon. I plan a huge clear out and new cupboards. I will have a full EMPTY room without purpose. I am determined that said room won't just become a dumping ground. I won't turn it into a work room, I work better downstairs, on the sofa. What I hope to do with it is have a place to keep my things in an organised and tidy manner.
With this in mind I have sorted through some cloth in progress to assess how much work the pieces still need and came across two pieces of lace. In themselves they are finished, now they need to be joined to form part of my lace curtain. (do you remember that? it seems as if it was such a long time ago) They now have buttonhole lace seams and sit together perfectly. It's progress, slow progress but progress all the same.
Yes, reassurance. For those of you who are waiting for pin pillows. I am making them as fast as my little fingers can stitch......here is the proof. I show more of my progress on the video and also talk about this charming little book I bought in Sweden. Unfortunately I can't read it but I can look at the pictures.
Today has been like yesterday in so far as I am late again. When I say late I am referring to my own timetable, my plan for the day. On my list I should have been here half an hour ago. Haven't a clue what happened. I was up at 6.30 am. I cleaned out the fridge, put the washing machine on, ran an errand and that's it. I did make the video but that is five minutes. Perhaps I am just generally slow at the moment...who knows.
I am running so late today.....I got distracted. First of all I had to go out and then I got making video for simply stitch. Then I got sidetracked by something on the internet, you know how it is. The tomatoes are the remains of breakfast, I have eaten on the run. All you get to see is the mess on the table, sorry. It was hardly worth the effort for you coming over was it.
This may make up for it a little I hope.........I posted a picture on Instagram of the entrance to an underwater hotel in Sweden which generated a few questions. I actually touched it, sailed past it on a little boat whilst fishing and things were going on with my brother and hubby. I was relaxing....touching passing hotels. Anyway...the link explains everything. Not sure I would want to sleep there but it takes all sorts!
If you are registered for class stand by your inbox. Videos are coming!!
Hi!! I am so excited to be back. I don't need to hide anymore.....the cases are unpacked and back in their cubby hole. The dirty clothes are mostly washed and the ironing is done. I have re stocked the food cupboards and watered the plants. I am back in full on creative mode and couldn't be happier. My brain is buzzing with ideas for ''simply stitch'' and if you are registered for class you can expect a mail and a video in the next two days...yikes....exciting times.
My pin pillow marathon is progressing well.....as evidenced by the pictures. Pretty, pretty pin pillows in the making. Those of you on the list will not have to wait much longer. I have yet to look at flickr. Actually, I am scared to look at flickr. There will be a zillion images to consider and comment on and gaze at. The girls are so talented and productive....help!
Finally for today, someone asked me for this, (you know who you are!!!) so why not share with all of you. Please don't ask me what a dl is....and no I'm not making it for you! Enjoy.....
mix flour, baking powder, butter, half of the sugar. Then mix milk and egg and put together with the rest. Put in a buttered baking dish with the lingonberries and the rest of the sugar on top. bake in lower part of oven for 25 min 225*
Thank you Hanna......x
( I copied and pasted this. I am wondering if tbs should be tsp???) and no, this isn't turning into a cookery blog!!!
