As you may have noticed from my past few blog posts, I've been mainly slow stitching lately.
I have my hand pieced Propeller Quilt progressing, slowly but surely. Since starting, I managed 2 or 3 blocks per evening, so I should have enough blocks ready to put together in about... 2 years. Each fabric combination seems to become my favourite. Right now, I'm putting together a dark purple and mustard combo... which is my favourite so far. Funny that.
My Glitter Quilt Project is receiving some big stitch hand quilting to add some extra pizzazz and sparkle. I had thought that I might add stitches in a single colour, but I'm going to use all the colours I have which work with the fabrics used.
Sashiko is a great travel project. I've got my current project all neatly tucked away in a lovely Cath Kidston pouch - I think it originally held a selection of hand creams which I received as a gift a few years back.
I used to take hexies to my Monday night Trivia, but now I take this little pouch with my sashiko bits and pieces to work on. Not a lot of thought required, so that I can use some of my remaining brain space in the trivia.
I'm only new to this so I've been watching a few Susan Briscoe videos on YouTube - I love all of her work. To tackle this project, Susan has an example of the order in which you follow to complete it. If you'd like to see the order, this is the link to the YouTube video (starting at the correct point).
I've got a bit of time before thinking about dinner prep, so I'm going to sit down with my Sashiko and listen to my audiobook - Homecoming by Kate Moreton. I'm around 25% into it and enjoying it.
Olympus Sashiko Set on amazon (including a panel, thread and needles)
The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook by Susan Briscoe
Linking up with Kathy for Slow Stitching Sunday
** It also appears that there's been a change in blogger with regards to commenting. Even though I have it set correctly, it seems that my comments are noreply-comment@blogger.com which is very annoying. This is an interesting blog post about this change. Has anyone encountered this problem?
The propeller blocks will make a wonderful quilt. Well worth the effort...xox
ReplyDeleteLovely to see all of your slow stitching. Sometimes it's nice to slow down for a while. Great that you could repurpose the zippy pouch.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sashiko work, and all of your quilt blocks.
ReplyDeleteYour mustard and purple Propeller block is gorgeous. Lovely sashiko stitching, too.
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