Friday, October 31, 2014

Sewing and Stitching

I guess by now you realize that when you haven't heard from me in a while, you know I've been busy!

 Frankie and Ollie continue to cuddle by the fire and I also stay warm and keep them company while stitching at the kitchen table.

I completed another block from Leanne Beasley's Down in the Garden and have already started on the next one.  A butterfly will be appliqued to the end of the spout but I haven't decided whether I'll make it from wool or cotton.

In the interim and to take a break from stitching, I finished piecing a mini flimsy for a small quilt-a-month club that I'm taking part in.  

I cut the second one out yesterday and started piecing it this afternoon.  My goal is to have the flimsy finished by Sunday.  This one will be made entirely from Civil War and reproduction fabrics.

The quilts are from Tara Lynn Darr's book called Small Treasures From Scraps.

And of course no week would be complete without a little retail therapy!

Aren't they gorgeous?
Happy stitching!

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11 comments:

  1. gracieOctober 31, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    I said to myself, haven't read any posts from Kaaren, she must be really busy! Love what you have been doing!

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  2. Janet O.October 31, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    The pals sleeping by the stove are just way too cute! What a life! : )
    That watering can is sweet. Is there much applique in the design? I couldn't recall if you have appliqued on any of the work you have shown us so far.
    LOVE your little quilt. I haven't yet seen that book of Tara's, but I have certainly enjoyed making quilts from Simply Charming.

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  3. Needled MomOctober 31, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    It's nice to be kept busy! I love the flimsy.

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  4. Pam in ILOctober 31, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    Love your new fabrics! The little quilt is gorgeous and the stitched block looks great so far.

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  5. FlickenstichlerinNovember 1, 2014 at 2:08 AM

    The stitchery looks great. Love the colors of the little flimsy. Looks so cute.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  6. margaretNovember 1, 2014 at 3:55 AM

    you have been busy, the wateringcan can is bursting with life. Very nice block and a very nice choice of retail therapy

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  7. Kathy ... aka NanaNovember 1, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Just love your new fabrics ... and that little flimsy.

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  8. Linda K's Stitching Corner November 1, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    I just love all of your Quilting, and all of your photos. You are a beautiful Quilter.

    Happy Quilting

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  9. CandaceNovember 1, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    You have definitely been busy, Kaaren! I sure wish our girls could cuddle up like Frankie and Ollie! I'd like to join them on the floor in front of the stove!
    Cheers!

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  10. barbara woodsNovember 1, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    your heater looks so good, wish we had one to put your feet up to

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  11. MonicaNovember 1, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    It all looks wonderful, Kaaren! What cozy fun you are having. :D

    I've been procrastinating on the big blocks for DitG, stitching all the little bits instead. But this week is the week I break out the ink. Wish me luck!

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