XMAS GNOME WH IS DONE

 Hooray, I finished the "Xmas Gnome" WH on Nov. 10th.

But first let's visit an old WH I made in 2006 and gave away.  It's one I wish I had kept so today I re-sketched the pattern so I can make it in my favorite technique, Replique (upside-down applique).

This is "Partridge in a Pear Tree" from way back when (2006) and is normal applique.  I hope to get one made for myself before Xmas.

Here is the newly finished "Xmas Gnome."  He measures 16 by 18.5 inches.  Perfect for my door.

Today I am choosing fabrics for another sketch, "Friends Sledding."

As you can see, I have more projects to do than I have time but I really enjoy finding new ideas and sketching patterns.  It keeps me off the streets.

Have a good day my friends.

SNOOPY WH IS DONE

The first WH I finished with Snoopy, is this one on my door.

This one has a quote of "Todays Plan, Do Nothing! And if I Finish Early: Nap!"

It measures 12 by 15 inches and I hung it on my door.  I have several others planned.  But in between there are some winter ones that need finishing.

Have a good day.

NEW DISPLAY AREA

 I prepared a new display area in my hallway outside my apt. door.

This gives me more room to showcase my projects.

The long view.  As you can see I make good use of the utility carts and the walker.

The long board at the far end.

I like this new arrangement.  I can showcase more of my wall hangings with this method. 

Onward and upward.

This is my new pressing corner behind my sewing machine.  It makes it so much easier and handier to press the small things. The night light in the extension outlet lets me know if and when my iron is on.  I can just turn Off the switch at the outlet and when I see the light is out, I know my iron is off.  Safer method, I think.

Stay safe my friends.  Til next time....

wishing you all good days!

Casper the Friendly Ghost is finished.

 I finally finished my WH of Casper the Friendly Ghost.

Here he is, my darling Casper.  He measures 12 1/2 by 14 3/4 inches.  I didn't want to add anything specific to make one think of Halloween since I want to use Casper all thru the seasons.

Now I have a decision to make.  What to finish next.

This is my Wall of WIPs which I arranged after all my shifting and tossing and rearranging this month.  I wanted a better place to work my sewing projects.

What to do next?  The mini-quilt has been waiting for about 3 years to get done.  Then there is the Gnome project in Xmas fabrics.  

This little guy is Oscar, who I have the pleasure of dog-sitting now and then when his person has Physical Therapy or Doctor Appointments.  

I also want to take some sketches of him and maybe do a Wall Hanging of the little guy.  He's so adorable.

I also adore the blue Smurfs so I worked a sketch while watching a cartoon on TV the other day.  I need to think about working him into a Wall Hanging.

How about Snoopy sitting in a chair......

Or Snoopy taking his ease in a hammock?

I have other Snoopy sketches, too.

It's decisions like these that make me smile.

I am not sure what will be next, but you can be sure I am back at my sewing machine so something will be under the presser-foot soon.

Wishing all a good day.

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"BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE"  is finished.  It measures 16.5 by 16.5 inches square.

Its a winter door hanging so can be used from Nov thru Feb.  I have Xmas Door Hangings I can use for December.

I have also been sketching.

This one is a rabbit and a mouse sledding down a snowy hill.  The sketch is done and the numbers added.  I will be pulling fabric for this one next week.  It's another that can be used throughout the winter months.

This horse is a Carousel horse.  I love Palomino horses so I chose this color scheme.  I have its accoutrements to add but I think I know what I want.  The horse is tacked down as you can see. 

For the rest of the day, I am going to take it easy from sewing and read, read, read.  

Have a nice weekend.

CAROUSEL HORSE SKETCHES

 I thought I would sketch some carousel horses.  They are a favorite of mine so I tried a few.

Here are a couple of the six I sketched.  From these smaller versions I can make a larger pattern any size I want.

Here is the result of one of them, a Carousel Stander.  This will make a horse about 12 inches square.

I will pull fabrics for this sometime this week.  For today, though, I will be doing some reading.  Four books of the Mrs. Pollifax series of mysteries arrived this morning.  Now I have the whole set of 14 books.  

I also need to start a new jigsaw puzzle today since I finished the last one yesterday afternoon.

Have a good day my friends.

Baby Dragon N Friend Door Hanging is complete.

 I know, I know, its been a while since I posted.  I just haven't been very productive in the quilting department.  Today I have a new door hanging to show you.

Here he is.  "Baby Dragon n Friend" has finally arrived.  This measures 13.5 by 16.5 inches and its finally complete in Sept. 2025.  It was on the shelf for much too long, now its on my front door.

 I have not been idle.  I have been sketching many things lately.  The latest subject I love is Snoopy.  Yes, he's so cute and I think I can make a few of him with cute little sayings for my doors.

But first, this project which I take to Craft Mornings here every Thursday.  I needed something to work on by hand and was getting tired of crocheting dish cloths.  

This is my Victorian Lady.  I've done it all hand applique and then added laces to it.  It's not quite finished.  I need to add borders and then I will work hand quilting it on Thursdays.  I really need a hand project or two to keep busy.

Now its on to Snoopy drawings.  Its back to machine Replique for me, my favorite method of making wall hangings.  I started this one first.  I love the background fabric.  Its a favorite. 

In this drawing he's sitting in a chair.  

In a hammock.

I have a few ideas for these, but nothing definite chosen for the sayings as yet.

With fall coming on I hope to keep my sewing mojo on track. I have some winter ideas floating in my head as well.  I drew a rabbit and his buddy a mouse sledding.  I think that will be the next project.

Now my friends, I will end this post.  I hope you enjoyed my pictures.

Have a nice day and a wonderful fall season.