Time just flies. I think we all know that feeling even though some days seem to drag on when we are feeling unwell and uninspired. I was on a roll with my angel blocks and then life got in the way leaving me without my stitching mojo. Sometimes it just takes something a little different to get me back stitching. I have wanted to make a wool felt penny rug table topper for years. As I have built up a small stash of wool felt in Autumnal colours as well as brights I decided to have a play with the colours and started to sew some 3 layer pennies. With a mug, glass bottle and a alcohol nip measurer ( I have no idea what these are called), I traced the 3 different sizes, cut them out and blanket stitched them with a much larger stitch than I usually do. Now I have almost run out of these colours and hope some more arrive with an order this week so I can keep stitching and actually complete something. I must say that I love stitching wool. It is so soft and pliable to use.
I have finally completed reading another book. This one is non fiction about a wonderful woman who helped around 1000 Jewish children to escape Paris when it was occupied by the Nazis.
I decided to get back to basting my munchkin's quilt yesterday after my earlier attempt failed. This time I used masking tape to secure the backing to the floor and it worked. So, I am smiling again and ready to try my hand at simple machine quilting. Wish me luck!
Angel Blessings.
Sadly life gets in the way of our hobbies too often... but at least you've started something new... looking forward to seeing how they turn out! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Ondrea I love playing with wool felt too,it makes for a nice change,your mojo will come back you probably need to rest as you have been very busy ,take care my friend xx
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