I loved creating this quilt. I'd wanted to make something with a dark background and when I saw this pattern knew it was the one. This is what the quilt was supposed to look like. I often don't follow the pattern in quilting or cross stitch.
One of my favorite cross stitch finishes is from another out of print book - Sampler and Antique Needlework. It is called a casket - kind of a scary name - but it's a wonderful piece. I bought my casket (OK, I'm going to call it a box) when I was at a stitching retreat in Delaware. The shop owner who was hosting the event had only one box left. Her husband was a wood worker and had made the box. I quickly scooped it up and am so glad I did. Not long after the event, her husband suffered a brain aneurism and passed away.
Yesterday I was out and about and stopped by The Busy Needle where I ran into my friends Becki and Mary. Mary is the owner of Ozark Sampler. We had a very nice visit and I watched them stitch. I came home very inspired and decided to work on Happy Haunting from Shepherd's Bush. With any luck, I might have it ready for framing by Halloween!
I have 2 1/2 Civil War Bride quilt blocks basted and ready for applique. I hope to share at least one of them with my next post.
Have you finished anything recently?
Kay
Kay it was so good to visit with you, and I am excited to see you pull out your cross stitch again-you stitch much too beautifully to ever give it up completely. Becki
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ReplyDeleteYou were so wise to buy the sewing casket. I have wanted to do one of these ever since I saw a pattern and casket on Mary Beale's site. I have been after my husband for quite some time to build me one, but so far I have not had any luck.
Becki - Take care of that knee!! Can't wait to see your finished needlepoint.
ReplyDeleteJean - Maybe stronger "encouragement" to your DH. Something like no dinner for you until I see some progress on my casket!
Kay
Your work is absolutely lovely.
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