I have been keeping busy - stitching and writing.
My virtual programs have been fun - allowing me to present to and hear from enthusiasts all over the world. I have more virtual programs coming up - see the 'virtual programs tab on my blog header.
Pin Ball Grouping
In June I will be presenting at the Penn Dry Goods Event
You can still register for many wonderful programs click HERE.
In July I am doing an event for the Southern Maine Chapter EGA - Private Event
Contact me about doing a program for your group!
I am so happy with the feature in Piecework Magazine
...about me. (she says blushing)
They make it so easy - each month they feature someone from their contributing community.
The questions and photos allow you to see a bit more of my studio space
and learn more about me. I have never had anything written about me!
I shared a few smalls from my collection
as well as some pieces I made.
Also in the Summer 2021 issue is reader Francyne's
sewing roll done from my pattern in a previous issue.
Both issues are available - use the link if you are not a subscriber
Link to Piecework Magazine: HERE
Another project in the works is dressing some peg dolls.
Two are antique and will be dressed in dutch chintz and accessorized!
The center doll is a Peddler Doll workshop with my embroidery guild
with Jackie du Plessis
The precious tiny dolls will be part of the accessorizing
the larger dolls.
Very fine - as in as fine as a human hair - are the black tatted reticule and white doily
hand tatted by Doris Gerard
The tiny dolls were handmade in Spain - shipped just as the
Pandemic closed things down.
Also for one of Jackie's classes is the pre-stitching for her Etui box.
Looking forward to assembling the box in September!!
For this sampler, Marie Erco
Jackie had us remove and re-weave red threads to
best simulate the antique linen of the original.
My version of the Dorothy Walpole sampler is also
nearing a finish! HERE
It is such a joy to stitch all of the varied stitches.
It's been hard to put down to do other work.
40 count linen - DMC threads
I am also close to a finish of my applique top - 'Fig Leaf and Flowers' quilt
I didn't do the applique in sequence. I did the center - then the borders.
Now, I am finishing the areas around the center medallion.
Based on a 19th century quilt in our collection - the pattern
is available for digital download - see blog tab in this header.
Pattern HERE
Also close to a finish is my Karma Quilt
This is based on an antique charm quilt in my collection.
Other than the stunning red path, there are no fabric repeats.
The pattern is free - see the tab on this blog header for details.
See the original and get the free pattern HERE
Happy Stitching!!
Dawn
