Sunday, October 19, 2014

Slow Stitching Sunday


It has been a while since I slowed down and did some handwork.  While I was in 'nurse' mode and busy with the quilt show, I did a lot of reorganizing and clearing.  Seems I had more hidden under piles of work and fabric.  So fabric put away or cycled into respective storage, patterns/books back on the shelves, and in-progress projects into kitted totes.

Then I found this stitchery I was doing so long ago - just needs the bit of backstitching done for a finish, so this is my sit and slow down project for today.

Please visit Kathy to see what others are slowing down with,
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon   

23 comments:

Belinda said...

For the first time in forever, I sat down and hand stitched a quilt backing this week. That's all the handwork I intend to do! LOL!! Love your little project here.

Terry said...

I have several cross stitch pieces that I started a long time ago. I really need to dig them out and take the time to get them finished one of these days. :0)

Teresa in Music City said...

Cross stitch can be very relaxing - especially when it is just the finishing up :) That's a sweet design. What will you do with it when it's done?

Kaelyn Angelfoot said...

Very cute! I don't think I'll get much slow stitching done today because my niece is visiting and I have a Halloween costume to make but next week...

Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things said...

I found it very inspirational to get organized and a great way to get the ufo's done is to chose those that are close to being finished. Doesn't make you wonder why you just didn't finish it in the first place. Enjoy your stitches today!

Tanya Quilts in CO said...

You definitely need to finish this beauty up. Enjoy your slow stitching!

Michelle said...

Pretty! I pulled out an old Halloween stitchery that has some issues and I'm trying to get it done and hung on the wall.

Quilter Kathy said...

How exciting to be so close to a finish! Love those beautiful scissors :)

newsurfiegirl said...

Enjoy your stitching today. It is always good to be close to finished it motivates you to get it done when the end is in sight. Thanks for sharing.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

How pretty this is..enjoy your finish! :)

Sheila said...

Pretty stitchery . Enjoy your stitching day .

Karen in Breezy Point said...

Isn't it nice to get a UFO done? I have a few that are very close to the end too and wonder why I just didn't finish them years ago--guess it's the distraction of something new to work on! Your little mercantile is very cute!

tink's mom said...

That's a lovely piece and today is a wonderful day to slow down and appreciate the day.

Denise :) said...

Aaaaah, your little mercantile stitchery is precious! :)

Christine M said...

That is such a lovely pattern, Sharon. It will be lovely when it's finished.

CathieJ said...

What a pretty little cross-stitch. Enjoy finishing it.

Kate said...

Such a sweet cross stitch pattern. Looks like a fast finish. Enjoy your slow stitching time.

Createology said...

I like your "Sit and Slow Down" idea. Lovely stitchery and you will be thrilled when it is completed. Creative Stitching Bliss...

Lesley said...

Glad you found this and that it will be finished very soon. It is so pretty!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Beautiful piece Sharon!

Michele said...

Very nice and I so understand the need to organize at times. I did a little of that myself yesterday.

The Cozy Quilter said...

It always feels good to finish a project!

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

I love that! Recently I have been drawn to framed samplers and cross stitches. So lovely.