What seems like “finally”, I am finished with the pretty bright block I’ve been working on. It took me a while to be satisfied with the whole picture. Truth be known, there is still one small change I would make…and still might. I can’t decide if I like the leaf trim along the lower left triangular patch. It will be a few more days before I mail the block home so I can still mull that though over in my mind for a little while longer. If I make a change I will post another picture later. I’ve already stitched and ripped, stitched and ripped, stitched and ripped enough in an effort to satisfy myself with my work. I found embellishing the heavy, cotton lace trim and tatting with embroidery was tedious at best and very difficult to stitch accurately on. I will not likely be using a lot of it in the future.
Here are a few pictures of the block…I find the photos to be VERY unforgiving of stitching flaws with this particular block. It looks much better in real life to me. The whole block brings back memories of the 60’s to my hippie heart. It has the “feel” of embroidered blue jeans and embellished garb.
full block:
left top:
left bottom:
right top:
right bottom:
center: I used the Sharon B template for the paisley patch. When I looked at the finished patch I could almost see a bird…I think the shape would translate into a great little tweeter. Another time I will use it with that in mind.
For my final Pay It Forward commitment, I made another set of needles for my stitching daughter…these really come in handy. The sharp one is a frogging needle for ripping out stitches. The blunter needle is used as a stitching awl.
That’s all from me today…
Until next time…
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! (Psalm 107:21)
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Beautiful block. I can see what you meant about stitching on lace. That takes time for sure. Yesterday was my “stitch and rip day”, Have a nice weekend Judy!
block looks good, you mention embroidered jeans, did you have the bells on too, I am remember so clearly sewing mine on.
I love the leaves…and mine were embroidered coveralls, not jeans. Love you!
Hey Heather in Colorado, 🙂
It’s always a delight to “see” you. I hope you are fairing well. It is funny you mentioned embroidered overalls, because I bought a pair a few months ago and have been thinking of stitching on them. I just have to stop wearing them long enough. 🙂 I stopped at an outlet store on our way home from our last road trip and found really cute overalls for $6.99 a pair. I bought two pair…one in the size I wear now and one in the size I hope to wear soon. Maybe I should start with the smaller size. That might be the jump start I need to drop the next few pounds.
Again, I love knowing you have stopped by. I’ve gotten way behind with replies, and for that I apologize.
Love you, too. Judy in MS
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