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Mid Week Progress

Just a quick update on the WIP I'm working on The Blue windmill blocks I had cut out are finished  When I started this top last year I just cut out squares without counting them and it needs 9 more blocks to make a twin, so I found the fabric I used and now need to get some squares cut. Also have made some progress on the Wildrose Backpack This is the base/middle of the backpack Like I mentioned last time I'm using extra colors and so far it looks fine. Looking forward to see what it will look like when completed. The stitching on the project bag is done and now it's time to figure which fabric I like for the drawstring casing and maybe the lining. Had these 3 picked out and decided on this one. The base of the bag I decided it to be  crocheted. I'm using 2 mm macrame cord and so far I like the weight and hope it works out like I planned. Then the last is something I just started and it is warping fo

What's Up 5-27-19

I want to first off say I hope you had joined me today to remember those who served their country and gave their lives. We all own them so much, no matter what country we live. Other than that it has been a quiet day here. With all the severe weather we have had in Oklahoma, quiet is good. One thing about all the storms comes the humidity and makes it hard for all who have to work outside.  Stayed inside most of the day Been working on the Wildrose Backpack . Instead of going with just one color I decided to use additional ones Coming along   I had read this book a little while back and was intrigued by her work. Which led me to starting a stitch journal and trying my hand at Kantha stitching. So I started on a piece that consist of two old blocks I had. The blocks were incomplete and damaged. I'm almost done doing the stitching and the plan is to make a drawstring project bag when finished. I just love the textu