Greetings, friends!
Winter seemed to fly by, and I am so happy it looks like spring is here to stay for a while. The last couple of months have been a whirlwind. We're still on a "night schedule" in our household, which continues to make life interesting. Even after all this time, I find myself adjusting to this upside-down schedule, but there are far fewer interruptions when I work from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
I've been catching up on needlework finishing and custom orders that are long overdue. I'm down to one last order, which is amazing, as I have a pile of original designs I want to focus on. I've been keeping busy with fun projects for Therm O Web and Poppie Cotton. Plus, I've been planning something really exciting that will be announced tomorrow! I'm itching to get some pattern writing done. Design work brings me the most joy and is my favorite part of my job, so I'm looking forward to finalizing some original designs very soon.
This weekend, we're heading up to Iowa to see dear friends (who are family to me) and attend the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival. I have a long list to complete beforehand. Then, at the end of May, we'll be taking a road trip to Bentonville, AR, for several days to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary (which was at the beginning of April). I'm trying to stay as focused and productive as possible to meet all my deadlines and still have time to travel and play.
Today's photos showcase some of the needlework finishing I've completed for customers (not my stitching, just my finishing) and custom project bags and sewing I've sewn with customer-supplied fabrics. Enjoy the eye candy.
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| My own design - Needle and Scissor Keep |
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| INSIDE: My own design - Needle and Scissor Keep |
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| Tote Bag Pattern: My own design - Focal and Four Tote Bag |
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| Tomato Season Mat by Notforgotten Farm (Punch Needle) |
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BACK: Tomato Season Mat by Notforgotten Farm (Punch Needle)
Backing fabric: vintage - Nell’s Flower Shop by Blackbird Designs
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Garden Morning Drum Pinkeep by Blackbird Designs
from the Sewing Club Booklet finished as a pincushion/bowl filler. |
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BACK: Garden Morning Drum Pinkeep by Blackbird Designs
from the Sewing Club Booklet finished as a pincushion/bowl filler.
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| Truly Thine by Blackbird Designs |
What a wonderful assortment of goodies you have been creating for you clients, dear friend. The new project bag 'style' is lovely. I know that your clients are thrilled by everything. The tote bag and needle/scissor case is really eye-catching. Enjoy your weekend at the Bacon Festival! xxoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Anniversary Belind and husband: I hope you have an amazing time away together, the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival sounds yummy. Your bags are beautiful, love the finishing on the pillows. The Tote bag is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCatherine