Saturday, December 26, 2020

I was prepared with my cards this year because I started them in October. I made 32 cards and thought I’d have some left to use around the house and as a reminder of the patterns I made. Aren’t I lucky that I have 32 friends!

I started with four different quilt block patterns. Rather than do the embroidery or appliqué in the centre of each I picked a simple cross stitch pattern to use.

I’ve already got my patterns picked out for next year.

December 19, 2020

I’m not sure it is a compliment to say that a man has a Figure 8 figure but that’s all I’ve got. The last time I saw Dave (and it was a year ago with probably another year to go before I see him again) he was looking very slim and trim.

I wasn’t pleased with the way this card went together. There was a lot of reverse stitching in the very early stages. When I downloaded the photo I wanted to take it back and start again but it was already wrapped and ready for the mail.

December 12, 2020

In the midst of all the Christmas cards I was making it was nice to have something completely different to work on. Although it doesn’t show in the photo the letters are made from sparkly fabric. And the red print on the right is a scrap from the outer layer of a parka I made for Christy years and years and years ago. The inside layer was made with gold duffel.

December 11, 2020

I have a new plan for my cards as I work my way through the Splendid Sampler 2. When the book came out there was an online sew-along with one or two blocks released each week. I took note of the blocks each week, put the numbers into a tea tin, and now that I’m ready to start the book I’m pulling the numbers from the tin, after I have given it a good shake.

I’ll still try to find a way to connect the card to the recipient and in this case it worked out well. I’m hoping that when all “this” is over Brian can make a trip back to the Coast (and the block even comes with a cake).