Adding To The Story

This is the fun part!

Bits and pieces coming together to tell a story.

Rag Rug

Changing things up a bit, so I started working on this rag rug again. It's referred to as a toothbrush rug because of the type of needle used to stitch with. The needle was made by cutting off the brush section of a toothbrush.

I'm trying to use up some fabrics that are not worthy of using for quilts. I'll show more detail in the next couple of days.

The Beginnings Of A Story

Here is the state of mind I was in when these two pieces came together.

I have several projects going right now, but they just weren't stimulating enough at the moment. It's like my creative soul needed a challenge or something. Do you ever feel like this? 

 Some may call it bored. I can't explain it. Anyway, when I feel like this, I look through unfinished pieces.

These caught my attention.

 I'm not sure where I was going with this woven cloth piece.

I gave these little English paper pieced sailboats a scenic background a while ago.

I joined the two pieces, added a few more blue fabric scraps.

Added some wave stitching, and……

Now, I see sand. 

Maybe a few seashells?

So Many Hearts

This is a sampler from Jude's class, Mini Hearts. The background section is from an old cotton shirt, which I love the feel and color of.

The broken heart fits perfectly right now as I have been dealing with a skin rash that has brought my world to a screeching halt, and I have shed many tears from it.
This too shall pass......

Hello Mr. Sunshine

Trying to decide if I should give Mr. Sunshine a face or not?

Exploring White

I am participating in What If Diaries with Jude Hill. We are exploring White. This can be quite challenging when you find your fabric stash has very little white in it.







I did find a couple pieces. The story begins…..

A house is a place where "change" is always happening. Where once there was lots of color to signify the movement of growth has now faded.

New Discoveries

I discovered these rice bags among old table clothes that belonged to my mother.

They have a nice feel to them, and I think they will make good backing for a quilted piece.

I also discovered that some cotton fabrics do not tear well.

The fraying on this heavy weight cotton fabric was uncontrollable, so I think this particular cloth will end up being used as embroidery thread on a later project.