Sunday saw me on the road to Cassilis for a long overdue catch up. Spending the day with these lovely, funny, creative women really is fantastic......wish I could do it more often. Here we are having a celebratory drink for Raelee's birthday. Me, Kylie, the birthday girl Raelee and Lea.
I didn't take any photos of what we were working on, but I did have some accessory envy with this cute reel holder Lea made for Raelee.
I have too many slow projects on the go lately. Whilst I find them very satisfying to work on it can get a bit frustrating. So what do I do? Go and buy another slow project.....I must be mad! I finished the second Quaker Samplings cross stitch in blue a while back. I just love the sampler style so now Scarlet Ribands has arrived and is waiting to come to life in Ruby Slipper thread.....great name for the thread don't you think? The stitched area is 20" x 21" so I think this will keep me going for quite some time! I ordered the linens and thread over the phone from The Crewel Gobelin and I have to say their service is excellent, it's not easy to discuss shades of linen for a big project over the phone. I phoned Thursday and it was in my mailbox Friday!
Happy stitching.
Susan x
Hi Susan.....loving your quilt....I am a bit partial to those soft smoky brown/taupe shades and Aqua...I think those taupe shades are my new favourite colours! I'm laughing now....I think I'm mad too starting Sylvia's Bridal Sampler as I have quite a few projects on the go and purchase new ones also lol. But I will get through them as I'm sure you will! Enjoy your day off xo
ReplyDeleteWow all so beautiful. Love this cross stitch too.
ReplyDeleteThe baby quilt is very pretty Susan. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteTwos Susan I love the quilt,the colours are so pretty have fun with your new cross stitch xx
ReplyDeleteDear Susan,
ReplyDeletelovely Baby quilt, in 8 days, this is handquilted. You are so amazing.
Greetings,
Sylvia
Baby quilt is gorgeous....
ReplyDeleteSweet quilt - and extra special with the hand quilted touch. I just love that sampler! Could be a great applique quilt project too - maybe simplified a wee bit?
ReplyDeleteLove the baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteAlways love looking at what you do....you over achiever you!...lol
ReplyDeleteBravo! the baby quilt looks gorgeous. You don't want them to finished that quickly all the time though.
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiufl new cross stitch project, it looks like it will be a long term project.
I can understand your accessory envy, I think I have it too!
Lucky Raelee.
8. Days! 8. Days!! I am in awe of your PB, it would take me 8 days just to get the final decision of what to do sorted let alone an entire quilt...well done you!...just love cross stitch samplers, enjoy your new project...
ReplyDeleteLooks great! You did such a good job sticking-to-it and finishing it so quickly. Isn't it so hard to resist buying something new?
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome Susan ... Well done xxx
ReplyDeleteWow Susan - gorgeous quilt and so quick too. Lovely design. I love samplers too and that new cross stitch is going to be stunning
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the very fast and very cute finish. You rocked that baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that thread holder- borderline genius. Ive never seen such a thing and now I desperately want one. I’m guilty of throwing my thread in my handbag – and it getting grubby and icky before dragging it out again.
Your sampler project is gorgeous too – I can see why you were tempted !
Well done with the quilt, Susan. It looks great.
ReplyDeleteWow fantastic effort the quilt looks great !!
ReplyDeletewow, you did work quick on that baby quilt and it has worked out beautiful (glad you like it too!!) Sewing days with the girls are so much fun. haha... a new long term project and what a challenging one it is too!!! What a clever little spool holder ... I can see why there was a bit of envy???
ReplyDeleteHugz
The baby quilt is beautiful...well done on such a quick finish!! Lovely to have a day out with the girls, bets way to spend a day! Ooooo.. very nice new long term project!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and great reason for a catch up xx
ReplyDeleteThe baby quilt is lovely...sure to be treasured. Nothing beats celebrating with good friends x
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet and simple quilt! Very nice to have it finished up so quickly too.:) Love that you have another slow project to tempt you. That's the way I am with applique--always have too many in the queue!
ReplyDeleteI think your baby quilt is lovely - and modern. Gosh you Do like slow projects - the thread is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo you should be happy with your quilt. It turned out beautifully. It looks like you all had a fantastic day at Cassilis. You are a sucker for punishment with your new project. At least you will have an extra one to rotate through when you are ready for a break.
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