First Sewing Case for Quilt

 

I got some unfinished 9-patch blocks from a friend. I arranged two of the 12-patch blocks for the top and the bottom of the sewing case, and added applique on each of the blocks.  For the inside, I made two pincushions (small & large) and secured them with magnetic buttons.  The pincushions are so cute. I attached a band for pens, pocket for scissors, elastic to hold for threads, and some more very detailed work for other items. It turned out very pretty, and I’m so pleased with it.

Name Tag for Scissors Fob

 

                                                                    Remade in 2023

I made a scissors fob for my cross stitch scissors in 2002.  The reverse side of the fob bothered me whenever I used the scissors.

So, I decided to remake that part with a more comfortable finish. After 20 years of use, I finally re-stitched the outline with a little touch, a mini heart at the corner. It turned out much better than before, and now I have to buy new scissors for it…lol

                                                                   Stitched & Made in 2002

                                             Wash & stitch outlined with  hearts at the corners

My First Quilt Project

 

I started to learn about quilting, early this year. First I used one of my Cross Stitch Pieces to make into a Cross Stitch Project Pouch. This Cross Stitch piece was done in 2022, sitting in the closet for a while. I played around with fabric in several ways, such as colour match and size… etc., It took about a month to complete, and I’m proud of myself. First quilt job done…

                                                         Front and Back of the Project Pouch

                                                       WIP: March 6~19/2024

Quilt for my Son

 

I stitched 26 alphabet blocks designed by Prairie Schooler, from mid Apr 2022 to Nov 22/2022, and I needed 4 more blocks to make a 5X6 pattern to make into a quilt, so I chose the four seasons. After I completed these blocks, it took a while to find a good quilter who could quilt for me. In Jan/2024, finally I found a quilter, Jane Cramer, who did a perfect job.I’m so pleased with the final result…

                                                               26 Blocks of Alphabets

                                                                    4 Seasons Blocks

Life is a Stitch

                            I initially planned to make these into masks, but I changed my mind.

               I made one as a pouch instead as I had made three masks already with quaker designs.

   The other one I just stitched all space of fabric, but I don’t have any idea what to make with it.

I'm back

 

It has been a long time since my last posting on Aug/2021. I have completed many small projects during this time, some of which were pincushions, pouches, needle books, etc. I will post each project one by one. The first one is an Alphabet design from the Brookbanks free pattern. I stitched F, S, X and Y and made them into ornaments  

I also found two more(B & P) that I did in 2010. One day I hope to complete all 26 letters in the alphabet.  They are so cute and pretty. I love them so much.

Small projects

 Santa Star, designed by Fricia Wilson Nguyen, freebie. I Stitched two piece of Santa for small gift.

Scissors dolly by Dorothy Hall. This is my 6th time of stitching, one in 2006 and 4 more in 2007. I use them for door hanger or purse charm. They are cute.

                                       Christmas Ornaments from The Prairie Schooler Inc., 

12 days of Christmas

 I stitched 2 sets of the ""12 days of Christmas" on Apr 17, designed by Sue Hills Design. I made them into a pin cushions to arrange on wreaths.

Friends

I stitched four pouches of "Friends" about 4 months ago, and I gave three of them as a gift for a friend. It's from a freebie design by Mani Di Donna (Italy)., It's a lovely pattern.

Tooth Fairy Pillow

 

“Tooth fairy” pillow that I made for my granddaughter(6 years old) when her first tooth fell out. I finished stitching it on Dec 12/2020.  There's a pocket for her tooth and is meant to be placed under her pillow while she sleeps.  She can also hang it on her door handle.

Samll projects

I haven't posted in about half a year, but I've been keeping busy with a few small projects which I will share with you now.

                               “Be Well” was done on Aug 6/2020. It’s a message for people during covid.

.                                             “Christmas Card” on a black aida, finished on Dec 4/2020.

                           "Joy to the world” was done on Dec 10/2020, as a hanging door ornament.

H is for Home

 

I was organizing my old cross stitch binder and came across an unfinished project that I recently just completed.  I call it H is for HOME.  The design came from a July/Aug 1991 issue of Cross Stitch & Country Crafts, and I must have started it sometime in 1991 or 1992. I'm happy I completed it after all these years.

One more Mask

 

                                                                    Life Is A Stitch

Quaker Scissors Case

 

I stitched and made a quaker scissors case, I combined different motifs  into the design.

2nd Quaker Mask

                                         I made the 2nd Quaker Mask for a special friend.

Special gift for my birthday back in 2006

I received a surprise gift from my cross-stitch internet friends in Korea whom I've never met in-person before. We all became friends over the internet. I was a member of a Korean cross-stitch blog "For Stitch". We all shared our project such as WIP, completed and planned. We all commented on each other's work to support. We've enjoyed doing secret cross-stitch surprises for other members in the group. For example, we've stitched one block each and made a nice bed cover. We've also surprised members expecting new babies, twin babies, and members with health problems, etc. When I turned 60 years old, approximately 30 members joined and made dozens needle rolls, pillow, card and a beautiful 20 flower(with my name, HELEN) block-stitched bed cover. I was so touched. Unfortunately, this internet cross-stitch group hasn't been so active like before. It is bit sad.

                                                        Bed cover with member's name

                                                                         Pillow

                                                                          Card

                                                              Dozen of  Needle Rolls

Quaker Mask

I stitched a special mask for myself to wear during the pandemic while I'm out and about. I combined  different motifs into the design and I think it turned out so beautiful . I am very happy  with results.

                                                                       filter pocket

Happy Canada Day!!

To celebrate Canada Day, I stitched little pillows and stayed within the red and white theme of our Canadian flag.  These small pillows can be used as pin cushions, can be added to wreaths, and anything else creative that you can think of.  Happy Canada Day!

Hand Sewing

I made some sewing accessories, scissor cases(one big one & 2 minis), coin pouches, rotary cutter and a little cat for door hanger.