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| My most recent finish is this Reproduction Civil War Era Pincushion, It is wool stuffed with walnut shells. Very easy to make but I did piddly-dink around with the finish. It was a kit available at Three Sheep Studio on line. |
When the day of chores and obligations begins to slow down, the candles are on in the windows and the shades are drawn I look for my comfy chair and a little needlework project to occupy my hands. This type of stitching is rather meditative for me. I block out the activity around me and meditate with needle and thread.
I plan to work on some cross-stitch littles during August. They are small and portable, not large and weighty like an afghan or such things. This one was started some time ago. I was really having fun making the Pears etc., then wham, burn out. So I put it away. Now I can't find the pattern. Holy Moly, we have got some creative work to do on this one! *Victoria Magazine is now offering a little box with cross stitch projects for the beginner. See....it's getting popular again.
In my head I am planning a little "primitive-style" Christmas tree. That translates as wooly hearts and stars and pears etc. I have a dear friend who gifted me her wool collection. Don't you love it when friends clean. I sure do!
My workbasket is the perfect place to "home" the small project. This is a crocheted cover from my rice filled heating pads. I have made so many of these for me, for family and friends I have lost count. Even our Lenten Fish Fry workers have them. I like the little covers for the ladies. Too Cute. I will be making more heating pads soon. I will post a mini-tutorial when I do. The most difficult part is filling the channels with rice. With the cooler weather coming I know I will use them and mine are actually threadbare. Some rice fell out yesterday when I took it from the microwave.
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- It's the little things that count. Really. Something special, a quick finish, tucked on a mantle, a basket or on a windowsill, littles charm. Comfort.
- The month of August reminds us that Summer is special, short, to be cherished. Planning my cold weather fireside projects and kitting them up in this month is such a satisfying past time. I usually only do 2 or 3 but often I add to that for a little something extra for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
- My heart is heavy for those I care about who are dealing with illness and infirmity. I am reminded of just how fortunate I am.
- FYI- the dog ate my camera case, and a shoe. This puppy stuff is hard work.
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