Ruth's finish

Hello everyone.  I decided to finish Ruth before I misplace her.  When a sampler has uneven edges, I never know how to center it.  A border makes it easier but it has to be stitched, and I have borderitis.  Measuring from the furthest stitch on each side makes the margin even, but not always appealing.  I tried centering it differently this time.

 

I fused the interfacing, measured the margin, marked with the Frixion, and then machine basted on that mark.  Folding the fabric on that line showed me if it would be a good seam placement.   Once it looked balanced, I added the backing (right sides together) and the basting was easily visible from the backside because I used a darker thread.  Since I needed to mark the front, the pen alone would not have been seen on the back. Sewing along the basting line was very easy and I knew it would be right, no more removing, adjusting, re-sewing.

 

Being lazy and liking primitive style works well together.  For the back pocket, I tore the fabric and left all edges frayed, used a zigzag stitch to attach, fringed the linen's top edge and folded it over, glued it shut.  I think I'm getting more lazy with each finish.  Two squares of thick quilt batting inside and I have a firm flat pillow.

 

The end.

 

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Slowly I turn, stitch by stitch

I only stitch in the evening and I've been sitting outside enjoying the weather instead.   Progress is slow but I'm getting the sections that I've been avoiding out of the way.

 

Finished the eyelet row..

that chain (?) dividing band, and now the over one but up two (or tall cross over one) (or single wide double high).  Not as bad as over one both ways but still a pain.  Good thing it's only a few words and letters within the lines.  Completing the next rows will be easy.  I really need to work on this more and get'r done.
 

 

I visited the framing shop where the baskets are going, and there isn't any primitive at all, but lovely china, Lenox pieces, jewelry, dining sets, and decorator items.  I saw a cherry chest on wood casters with original keyed drawer locks.  For a bedroom I guess, but for the price, I may get it for the parlor.  The tiny room is never used and I keep stitching supplies there so it may be a good fit.  I'm getting too old to wait for the "right" piece that compliments a colonial look, or to spend a fortune on it.  It's storage, it's well constructed, it's old, and it's reasonable.   The only question will be, how many times will I change my mind before someone else buys it.

 

Have a great day!

 

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Sharing

Hello people.  While car shopping in Columbiana Ohio, I stopped in the Pewter Peddler shop.  It was opening day for Shaker Woods Festival, but I just didn't have the energy for the crowds.  We used to go every year but the older I get, I need a place to rest my hind quarters every once in a while.  Finding a spot to sit for a minute is sometimes difficult when it's opening weekend  It's held in the woods on gravel paths and a very nice shopping experience with good food and live music also.  Three weekends in August, here is the Facebook page for Shaker Woods, and here is the crafter's map of the grounds and a brief description of their wares.

 

I always think of Patti when looking at primitives and since everyone else thinks I'm nuts, I only have you to share purchases with!  Two items from the Peddler.  The sweetest little set of drawers,

 

 

 

 

 

and this small hanging wall box with drawer and recessed shelf.

We had a large and friendly visitor today that we collared and leashed to the tree out front after playing with her for a while and sipping water together.  Different bowls though.  Sure enough, the owner came by within an hour and spotted her. 

This visitor didn't need our help.

Have a great start to the second week of August as summer slips away.

 

Thanks for visiting.

 

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Still buying

Hey.  Did you know there is a 40% off sale on a variety of charts at Stitch & Frog?  Just click on the notice in the upper right corner .  There are almost 20 pages of charts to go through, many samplers of various styles too.  I got three yesterday and two are no longer listed.

 

 

I've wanted this Nikys design for so long and always forgot to add it to other orders. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Martha Hards  is a sweet little thing that I plan on stitching in Uniform Blue GAST to go with Eliz Laidman from Threads of Gold (one of my favorites).

 

 

Another sweet quickie, Robina Leadbetter which is the only chart I still see available from the three.  But of course I could be wrong.

 

 

There is a large variety of smalls and holidays and samplers from favorite designers so check it out and see if there is something you've wanted and can no longer find.

 

Have fun!

 

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Taut or not

Greetings stitching buds.  Just wanted to show you how I set up the large hoop.  While waiting for the basic floor stand quilting hoop to be revamped, I thought I would see if the K's Creations scroll stand could possibly work. 

 

 

Well it did.  I expanded the bottom to accommodate the huge hoop and used the same wing nuts.  It already had bolts on the inner hoop because it came with a stand (that doesn't angle toward me and I can't use).  Sally was just stuck on there to show you her size.  I'll press the linen to remove the mess from handling and secure her later.  Probably not the right size hoop but it will work well enough to keep my hand from holding all that linen.  I need to leave it loose for the sewing method and it's not my favorite way to stitch.  Though in this case, necessary.  So please, those of you that know proper size and position for hoops, stitching on taut and centered linen, accept my apology for any queasy stomachs brought on by this photo. 

Finish off a few more rows and I will be into the bottom area of motifs.  Soon I hope!

 

Have a great weekend!!

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The sun is still shining

 

even though I need a light jacket after sundown.  It's August but more like late September.  Someone is enjoying the warmth in her own little secret garden.  Since I started watering the flowers with the diluted fertilizer, they are almost covering the barrel.

 

Also in the sun was my monster bowl that was close to black from being dirty. The oil soap did nothing but make it more sticky and it had to be cleaned before display.  My other spray cleaner Simple Green (auto section in Walmart) wasn't touching it either. I assumed the tackiness was built up household grime but I needed Lestoil to remove the layers.  Took many rinses between scrubs and finally got it clean.  Now you can see the wood grain and character.  And when I saw that it doesn't fit in our chairs, I was very pleased to realize it's much larger than my a**.

 

 

 

 

 

 

While continuing our new car search, Mark stopped at the quilt shop so I could browse and I found a few more prints.  With all my leftover boxes, fabric covering sounds like a good idea. 

 

Still slowly working on Sally, been feeling out of sorts for a few days.  Also not happy that it may be my menoride (a bright car easily found in parking lots, eliminating the need for wandering around in a sweaty snit) that is given to Carole.  Neither of us want to let go of our old vehicles but one of us must. 

 

That's it folks!

Hope all is well with you and yours.

 

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