Friday, 16 October 2015

Weekend goals.....

This week I had intended to work on the beautiful Gail Pan pattern that I started at the fabulous workshop that I went to back in September called 'My Stitching Things' and, I did manage to get a little bit more done.

However, it suddenly occurred to me that, as we are now halfway through October, I had also better get started on a couple of Christmas swap projects that will need to be posted off early.  So I have to confess to starting a new project!
Applique leaf and stem finished with embroidery stitches
The edge of a flower

 It is secret, so I can't show you a full shot of the project but, here are a few 'teasers' just so you know my hands haven't been idle this week!!  I hope you like how it is looking!!
The embroidered centre of a different flower
Seed stitch quilting in the background

 I also need to get started on the embellishment of my October CQJP Block which you may recall looks like this....
The base block
After the addition of some motifs from Kathy Shaw's ICQC 103 Class 

 I am hoping to get the embroidery for 'My Stitching Things' and the new project finished over the weekend as well as the embellishment of the CQJP block started.  We'll see....!!

 Hope you all have a creative weekend! xx
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26 comments:

  1. Kunzfrau16 October 2015 at 12:10

    Your Stitching Things are so beautiful. Thanks for the Link. I will buy after my vacation the pattern there.

    Greetings Marion

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    1. Christine B16 October 2015 at 22:01

      Thank you Marion! I hope you have a lovely holiday! Christine x

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  2. Linda16 October 2015 at 14:48

    Lovely stitching Christine - I can not imagine your hands are ever idle. :)

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    1. Christine B16 October 2015 at 22:01

      Thank you Linda! You are right... my hands are not often idle!! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  3. Gina16 October 2015 at 20:26

    I love the Gail Pan stitchery. I wonder if I could find a copy over here somewhere. I never doubted that you were less than extremely busy. I look forward to your reveals as the christmas stitching looks great

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    1. Christine B16 October 2015 at 22:03

      Thank you Gina..... the link I have given in the post above is for a shop in the UK as I live in England. It is a beautiful pattern! Have a nice weekend! Christine x

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  4. Christine M16 October 2015 at 23:11

    Your secret stitching is very interesting, Christine. I'm looking forward to seeing what it is. I love your flower basket. Have a lovely weekend. xx

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    1. Christine B17 October 2015 at 11:04

      Thank you Christine! It will be a while before I can show the rest.... my swap partner has to receive it first! Christine x

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  5. Magpie's Mumblings16 October 2015 at 23:41

    Hope you're going to be able to share the whole secret stitching project at some point - must admit to an avid curiosity to see what it is!

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    1. Christine B17 October 2015 at 11:05

      I will post a photo of the whole project but it won't be until my swap partner has received it, so it may be a little while! Christine x

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  6. the girlfriend gap17 October 2015 at 03:44

    I am always intrigued by the seed stitch. Every time I see it I want to learn how to do it. Happy weekend. Janita

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    1. Christine B17 October 2015 at 11:06

      Hello Janita! You would have no problem stitching it. It is just a straight stitch. The hardest part is getting the stitches to look random! Christine x

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  7. Steffi17 October 2015 at 08:37

    Liebe Christine,
    ich bin total begeistert, dass wird wunderschön!
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B17 October 2015 at 11:11

      Thank you Steffi! Have a wonderful weekend! Christine x

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  8. Dorfymid17 October 2015 at 08:42

    You are sure going to have a busy weekend Christine,hope you get it all finished...lovely work.

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    1. Christine B17 October 2015 at 11:07

      Thank you Doti! We will see.... It might be a bit optimistic! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  9. Janet Pring17 October 2015 at 10:21

    Enjoy your weekend - I hope you get some stitching done! Your projects are looking good so far! xx

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    1. Christine B17 October 2015 at 11:08

      Thanks Janet! Hope you have a lovely weekend too! Chrissie x

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  10. Leanne17 October 2015 at 22:51

    Hello Christine
    Your stitching projects are looking lovely, that Gail Pan project is very sweet. Enjoy your weekend.

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    1. Christine B18 October 2015 at 20:15

      Thank you Leanne! Hope you had a good weekend too! Christine x

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  11. Melody19 October 2015 at 16:53

    Your secret project is beautiful, can't wait to see the end result.

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    1. Christine B19 October 2015 at 19:27

      Thank you Melody! It will be a while before it is revealed as it is a Christmas gift.... Christine x

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  12. Dawn21 October 2015 at 06:39

    Your hands are never idle Christine, you are always up to something lovely. xxx

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    1. Christine B21 October 2015 at 09:31

      Thank you Dawn! That is very nice of you!! Christine x

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  13. Sheryl23 October 2015 at 12:29

    Pretty stitching on the `stitching things´ sampler and your secret work looks intriguing. we will have to wait.

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    1. Christine B23 October 2015 at 19:01

      Thank you Sheryl! I hope you think it is worth the wait!! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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