My Treasure Pincushion

 I embroidery stitched 16 pieces of pentagon shapes and 2 pieces of octagon shapes, one for initial “H”, and one for applique embroidery. I joined them together and it turned out very pretty. I’m so happy with the result. I made it on Aug 10/2024, but am just now posting, what a shame…..

Scissors Storage Pouch

 

I have lots of finished cross-stitch projects, and searched YouTube to try to make use of them by turning them into something nice, to use them up one by one. I found a good idea to make a pouch to carry all my small items, such as scissors, pen, pin clips, etc.  I finally finished one pretty one.  So cute…

15 blocks Hand Quilted

 

I hand quilted 15 blocks, another Hetty Cruener's UFOs, It took about 2 months and I used wool batting.

Upgrade Project

 

This is a quilt I finished in early September, and was previously posted.  I added a couple of falling leaves in the empty space at the bottom of each side of the vase. I used light yellow and light brown colours, fall colours, and I think it looks better now.

Flea Market Flowers Cross Stitch

 

This is a beautiful cross stitch project.  I cut each of the blocks and finished as a quilt. It took one month for cross stitching, and another two months for quilting the blocks. I pinned the finished quilt on my bedroom curtain, where it looks nice. I’ve been thinking of other projects for combining cross stitching and quilting. I have some other finished stitch pieces I can make into something, such as a pillow, a cushion, a lap quilt, etc.

Applique Hand Quilted

 

This is an another one of Hetty Gruener’s UFOs.  I fixed two small applique spots which were missing. I used wool batting and a beautiful green floral print fabric for backing. I started on June 6 and completed on September 4, taking three months to hand quilt. I’m so glad that I completed another one of her UFOs into a finished project. It can be used as a wall hanger or a cozy blanket.

                                                   1.5" sashing and 4.5" borders (June 17)

                                       Quilt a Sandwich: Top, Wool Batting, Backing (June 18)

                                                 Hand Quilts and bindings are done (Sep 4)

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.

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.

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

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.

Masks

I made about 30 masks for family members in April to protect them from COVID-19.  Some of them are made with pocketed filters. All are hand-sewn from different fabrics. I even made kid sized masks for my granddaughter.  These masks are reusable and washable.

Two swing bags

I made two small swing bags, one for me and one for my niece’s daughter. They are so cute.

More Jean Bag

This bag is for me. I used some buttons for fun and I am slowly changing them to prettier buttons, one by one.

Jeans recycle

I made these two jean bags from old jeans. First I took apart both jean pants. I put the back pocket on each side of the bags using different colours of back pockets. I also stitched my initial " H "  to attach to the center of the pocket. These bags are big 19 X 16 inches.

Sewing

I made a number of smalls, such as a Cat door hanger, stuffed cats, and pincushions, and I used these as small gifts.
I got the DIY patterns from European websites. They are so cute. I would like to thank those European sites, who shared these lovely ideas.
I want to make more of these smalls in the future.


Two Pincushions




Cat Door Hanger is from here

Cats



Flower Pincushion

Scissors Keep