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Slow Sunday

My Sunday was far from slow, seems like lately my weekends are all about catching up on things around the house seeing how I am gone a lot during the week.

I have been working hard trying to finishing quilting on Blue Rocky Road




but need to put that aside again because I want to get the Scandinavian  Christmas wallhanging completed so I can display it this Christmas.



Pinned basted the sandwich.


Figure since I won't be handle this for too long that pinned basting will be good enough.


Haven't used this PVC hoop before and it's really not bad.
Working out so far



I'm doing a general outline of the large appliqued right now but will do snowflakes in the open spaces and then something around the cross stitch frame.



I will quilt on this like I had been, in the morning but also put in some time in the evening too.



Linking up with Kathy

Comments

  1. It can be a challenge playing catch up on weekends. We do the best we can. I have used a PVC frame with excellent results. Hope you can finish the wallhanging.

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    1. Thank you and after a few hours with this hoop I do like it .
      I see usoing it more in the future

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  2. I love your Christmas Wall Hanging - name of pattern and were it can be purchased? Probably wouldn't get it done this year if I make but maybe next year? what size is it?

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    1. Karen, the name is Scandinavian Christmas by Lynnette Anderson. This was a BOM at The Rabbit Lair many years ago and now that shop is closed. I know you can still get the pattern.

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  3. I have just begun my Scandinavian Christmas blocks. Yours are a real inspiration to me. They are gorgeous!

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    1. Oh how exciting, I have loved every moment making this and she is such a great designer. Her pattern has all the things I love....applique, embroidery, sewing and quilting. Have fun

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  4. This is such a beautiful quilt. I have long admired the pattern. You have done a wonderful job.

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  5. It's a gorgeous quilt. You should definitely finish it so you can have it for the holiday.

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