This is some of the embroidery that I did while riding down the highways. I haven't finished all the stitching - especially the eyes on some of them.
After leaving Kansas we were on our way to Florida. I think I was reading and I felt the car turning around. I asked DH why he was doing that and he said he wanted to get some coffee - we were in Missouri at the time. He did get coffee after he dropped me off at this quilt shop. Look at the caption under the name of the quilt shop. I did not scream because I didn't see the sign that he saw.
They were having a sale on patterns, panels and books. I found 2 patterns. The apron looks easy to make, but the Diamond Log Cabin looks very hard. It is a 26 1/2" square wall hanging (and there was one hanging in the shop). That's what I saw and I loved it. It's all paper pieced, but I'm pretty sure I have enough scraps to make it. Blue Top Quilt Shop in Lamar, MO is also a wonderful shop with a large variety of fabrics and quilting supplies.
This is the panel I bought.
I got this fabric to make the apron.
I will close with this picture of me with Abby, my granddaughter (age 12) and my DIL, Vizo.
We had a wonderful time on our trip, but are very happy to be back home! Thanks for visiting!
You found some great fabrics and the little embroideries are so sweet. I remember more of the illustrations from Beatrix Potter books I read as a child than the stories, but I loved the detail in the drawings. And hooray for a successful trip and the return to sleeping in your own bed! (The sweetest part of a return home, though seeing pets again also might be #1!)
ReplyDeleteI had just sat down at the computer, getting to send you an e-mail to ask how you have been handling the heat and earthquakes up that way. Went on to check to see if you had posted anything, and sure enough, you had, though you didn't mention the heat. I love your new embroidery pieces; you always do such beautiful work. Looks like you found some really neat patterns, and you would know I love the panel. I also like the picture of the three of you. I can hardly believe Abby is already 12! She is going to be a beautiful teenager before we know it! Glad you had a good trip. Was good to hear from you. I'm still curious how you are handling the heat! It's been cool here most of the time. I think we hit 91 yesterday. The metroplex keeps getting lots of rain (again today), but it's been mostly dry here. ---"Love"
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nice travel report and love the apron fabric!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having a blast on your trip. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric to add to your stash. Love your stitcheries. Gorgeous picture of you three. ;^)
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