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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Slow Stitching Sunday .... and Football!!!

Today will find me joining my friends at Kathy's Quilts doing some Slow Stitching and watching the NFL Playoffs with My Guy.  I can think of few better ways to spend a lovely Sunday!  Well, maybe if the Panthers were still in the running and playing today it might could be better *wink*  But as I've learned the hard way, you can't have everything - where would you put it all????

I've got everything ready to work on stitching together the pieces for the first round of my New Hexagon - Millefiori Rosette #1 ...


Kathy challenged us to include a picture of our hand in the photo actually hand-stitching on our projects.  Here is mine of my stitching together the center hexagon - notice my nail polish growing out - Ugh!!!


There are only about a million pieces in this first Rosette .....


But I have to say, this is GREAT fun!!!  What could be more exciting than digging deep in the stash to find just the perfect fabric to enhance these amazing designs?  You can see the web address of Katja's Quilt Shoppe on the Paper Pieces package or go HERE if you are interested in looking up this Quilt-Along to see what it's all about.  There's also a wonderful Facebook page HERE, chock full of eye candy where everyone is sharing their progress - such wonderful Rosettes!  I really need to get caught up because Rosette #2 is released on February 1!

For those who may have missed it in my earlier post, below is a picture of Katja's actual Rosettes that she is making for the original quilt .... aren't they simply GORGEOUS???


While in the hotel in the evenings in Asheville, I managed to stitch a tiny bit on a few of my Patchwork of the Crosses, which I'm also doing by the EPP method ....


I am determined to not ignore these lovely blocks while working on Millefiori :)  There are quite a few pieces already cut and ready to stitch - which as I have said before is the only way any of my projects tend to progress.


I also shared in THIS POST that the ClearStamp Quilting Template really helped with that preparation.  This stamp is made of a clear flexible rubber material, which makes it so easy to work with and allows me to see exactly where my motifs will end up on my finished POTC pieces :)


I've had quite a few requests about how to find these stamps.  They were designed by Marita, owner of  The Quilters Path, and can be purchased from her. Click HERE to go to the website and get her phone and email info.  I'm sure she will be happy to get those out to you right away :)  And don't forget to order the ink too - it's the perfect color and lasts forever!  (Yes, I forgot to get the ink when I bought the stamps - *conks self on forehead* - duh!!!!)

pattykf - I could not respond to your comment by email because you show up as a No Reply blogger, so I hope you are reading this post today :)

So that's my Sunday in a nutshell.  What's on your agenda today?  Hope it's something relaxing and totally enjoyable!!!

Hugs & Blessings!
Teresa
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Also linking up with:
HeLP for Hexie-aholics!


21 comments:

  1. Lovely start to your Millefiori and of course I always like to see what you're up to with your POTC project.

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  2. Loved peeking over your shoulder to see you stitching today!
    What a great project you are starting... I will be fascinated to watch how this kind of block comes together! Thanks for linking up!

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  3. Oh MY!!!!!! I love your collages - what color and super fabrics you have to play with these.

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  4. I am so impressed with your projects. What fun!

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  5. I love your use of bright colours! Those crosses blocks are stunning!

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  6. Such beautiful blocks. This is something I may have to put on my quilt-to-do list.

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  7. Gorgeous handwork. They are fabulous love the colors.

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  8. It's going to be so fun seeing everyone's rosettes as we get going on more ; ) Enjoy

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  9. Katja's blocks are outstanding! Truly looks like I am peeking into a stunning kaleidoscope.
    Your POTC blocks are no less beautiful! I can see by the parts you have prepped that we have more eye candy to look forward to. : )

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  10. I was working on my hexagons watching football last night. This is my first go with EPP. So far, so good! I felt a little intimidated when the package for rosette 1 showed up, there are quite a few pieces.

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  11. Wow! That is a million little pieces ... but I know it'll be absolutely gorgeous when done. And I can't wait to see it. ;-) And I'm enjoying your POTC progress, too.

    I got a picture of my hand with some slow work ... just didn't have the time to blog yesterday. ;-)

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  12. OMGoodness. Those pieces look amazing. I hope you didn't have any nail biting experience while watching those games.

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  13. I think you have more patience than me , all those tiny pieces are so pretty and your results are nothing short of stunning !

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  14. that quilt along looks amazing. aren't you glad there are pieces you can buy already cut!!!

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  15. Your Patchwork of the Crosses is so beautiful! I have truly enjoyed watching the progress on them.

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  16. I adore your POTC blocks. How many total are you making and what are you planning on doing with yours? :)

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  17. These rosetts look fabulous and I love sewing by hand in front of TV too!

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  18. Love the fabrics for both your POTC and your Millefiori!! I agree with the million pieces but it does look fantastic the more pieces that come together. I'll never get my rosette done in 8 days but I'm much closer to done than I ever expected. Love the fingers in the photos...really gives perspective to the paper pieces.

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  19. Your Millefiori fabrics are stunning! I think showing your hands stitching does hep put things in perspective and the size of the pieces. I admire you for taking on all these rosettes along with the POTC project. You really have it all "goin' on" and they will ALL be beautiful when you are finished.

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