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Sunday, August 1, 2021

A NEW MONTH--

 AUGUST---


along with new beginnings and new goals--

But--first we need to finish showing off --July's projects--

I am a happy camper as I did get the Christmas quilt from last fall all hand quilted--


When I started the quilting--I did discover a big mistake--


see the green print sections that come out from around the Joy block--well--that top one is backwards--I was not able to fix it as it was all hand basted and would of been a huge make over--so--I am hoping no body ever notices but me (and now you???)  I enjoyed this quilt though all the sewing and hand quilting--

here is what I used on the back of it--

so now we can mark this project--totally finished!!!

I also got a counted cross stitching project finished--


this one came with all those cute buttons--haven't decided yet how I am completely finishing this one--??

And I did go overtown on Friday--to my 2 favorite shops--

and now a new plant had been added to my collection--and a cute planter--


See the plant in the whale?? it has more than doubled in size since I brought it home 2 days ago!!!  the whale is for the bathroom and will get an air fern in it--but she was kinda out of them expect for little baby ones--we did find the larger one in the shop for my sheep vase--


and the yellow container in the middle is new from the thrift store--just wished it was pink or white--but it is the right size for now--and--looky at that cute hedgehog--wonder where she got him????


Ok now for August goals--



the number pulled for this months finish for a top was #8 and that is my star blocks--

from the  color of month-2020--
not sure if I am going to combine them with the 9-patch ones from last year or not?????

must do some playin around with them both to see!!!

And my next hand quilting project is this one--
the Blessings window top--

And I would like to get this project to the finish line--


Oh dear I forgot to take a photo of where I am--I have the flowers at the bottom all embroidered in and have started on stitching the birds on--so it is progressing nicely--but still alot of work on it to do--maybe it will keep me home and safe and out of trouble this month--well--we can hope--can't we???

Think that's it for this post--

DO BE VERY CAREFUL OUT AND ABOUT--EVEN IF YOU GOT THE COVID SHOTS  --I AM HEARING OF ALOT OF PEOPLE STILL GETTING REALLY SICK--SO---
HUGS, DI





9 comments:

Michele McLaughlin said...

You've got so many wonderful projects! You did a great job on that Joy piece! I love it! I'm wearing my mask when I go to the store, etc. Those masks kept us safe so far!

Carol said...

Excellent month's work, Di! Everything you do looks so beautiful! :) I've been wearing my mask when out and about too. HUGS!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love the Christmas quilt and it's perfect! All the little imperfections of something hand made make it even more precious! Enjoy your week! Hope you get more of a breeze than we are getting! lol

Deb A said...

Never would have noticed that.... that adds to the charm though. I'd combine the two blocks for #8... it will make a super fun quilt. Happy quilting and stay safe.

KatieQ said...

The Christmas quilt is lovely. The overall affect is so pleasing that I never would have noticed the difference in the block placements.

Maria said...

I would not have noticed your oops if you hadn’t pointed it out!
I think your Stars will great on their own and also the nice patches… you can make two quilts that way…

Joy from Days Filled With Joy said...

Lots of lovely projects finished! I wouldn't have seen your oopsie either if you hadn't have pointed it out! xx

Kate said...

You had an excellent July! Congrats on all the progress. The Christmas quilt is beautiful. It's a design change, not a mistake. On Friday where we work reestablished pandemic protocols again. So we are back to mask wearing, socially distancing and virtual meetings again. Thankfully where we work almost 75% of the population is vaccinated. Stay safe and stay well.

sunny said...

I had to look really hard to find your mistake, and I don't think it matters one little bit. And I absolutely love the backing fabric you chose!! I took yet another class in hand quilting on Sunday. I just know that some day I will get the hang of it.