Sewing again

Thursday I worked on these needle books.  I had the embroidery done for 2 of them. Now to start putting them together.

Two blocks, one for Isabelle, and one for me.

Mom and Dad have come to visit.  He stood guard while she ate.  I wonder if she will nest in my garden again.

Can't you just smell the lilacs??

One of my" little" gardens.  I have four small beds like this one.  I pack as many flowers as I can in them.  I love flowers. Can't you tell by all the pictures I take of them!!

Happy quilting, and have a great weekend.

Mary

Needlekeep is Done!!!

This is another project done!! I am so pleased with how this turned out. This was a kit. There is some of the fabric left over. At least enought to start another one. When I showed it at one of the quilt clubs at Prairie Stitches in Oswego. I had several friends say they would love to have one!!

It has a place for needles, scissors, and thread. I love the little basket on the front. I do love basket patterns!!

Have a great quilting day tomorrow!!

Needlebook update

I have been working on this sweet needlebook, by The Birdhouse. I bought it as a kit, thinking I would not have to pick out the fabrics. I could just follow the directions, and it would be done.

I am loving how it is turning out. I should have it done by tomorrow. I received 3 of my quilts back from Wendy, who did a gorgeous job of quilting them. I just need to put the binding on them. I need handwork to keep me busy in the car when we start for Buffalo on Wednesday.

On Thursday we got rain, so decided to sew at home instead of going to the quilt shop. I got the top done I had started, using my winnings from the Bermuda Quilt Guild. It turned out so cute. I need to make the backing tomorrow, and quilt it, and Maybe that can go with me too.

I had purchased a cute little table topper from The Attic Window quilt shop while I was in Grand Rapids, two weeks ago. I made it too. Even got 2 more cut out. Again, if I can get them quilted I can do the handwork in the car. More small projects in the works. I do like to try new patterns and see how they will turn out