First Four Finished...

Brynwood Needleworks - PG "Dragonfly Dreams" Blocks 1-4  

These are the first four blocks of the latest Primitive Gatherings Wool Box project. This will have more blocks that will eventually become a quilt. 

 

They arrived in what was supposed to be my last subscription box, as I intended to let someone else have my spot. When I saw them and knew they were the first of more to come, I immediately jumped back into the program. I can't wait to see what the rest of the blocks look like, and I'm looking forward to stitching all of them.

For now, my stitching is up to date with these blocks, and I'll make it my plan to stitch future blocks as soon as they arrive, so I don't get behind on this project.

Brynwood Needleworks - 75 yard roll Heat n Bond Feather Lite Fusible

There's another thing I'd like to share today. I've been going through a lot of fusible bond with my wool projects, and up until now, I'd swear by a product called Soft Fuse™. I like that it is really lightweight, and it doesn't gum up my needles when I stitch through it.

When I was at Lisa Bongean's home for Sit & Stitch, she shared nice-sized pieces of this Heat n Bond Feather Lite™, and after trying it, I'm a convert. I went online and found that I could purchase it (at a reasonable price) from Walmart (online only), so I ordered it.

Brynwood Needleworks - Package Info Heat n Bond Feather Lite Fusible

The price couldn't have been better. At $104.58 a box (with free shipping) this averages out to $1.40/yard. If you use fusible for your applique' - especially wool applique' - you know you go through a lot of fusible. I snagged a box to sit on my cutting table, and I won't have to worry about running out for a while. I thought you might like to know about the savings, too.

I've started working on the 2018 "A Penny Gathering" blocks now. I'll show you how I'm coming after tomorrow. Tag can't wait to update you on Bella and Carly and how out pack is doing now that the puppy has returned. I'll see you Wednesday!

The Next Block...

Brynwood Needleworks - Working On My Next Block

I've started working on my third block in this series. Stems are finished, and I did the blanket stitch around the leaves. Flowers are next, but probably not until later today.

 

I have my first physical therapy appointment this morning, in an effort to "fix" what's still "broken". Once a week for up to four weeks. If this doesn't work, there are still options, but it's been nearly eight months. I stitch and work on projects so I can focus on something other than my frustration with this ongoing issue. Fingers crossed that this works. We shall see.

 

Handsome is halfway home with Carly. I'm looking forward to having them back. We've all missed them both. If he's got the wind at his back, he may make it home tonight. Otherwise, we'll welcome them home tomorrow. Bella and Tag will be beside themselves when he and Carly finally get here. I'll be pretty happy, too.

 

A Productive Weekend...

Brynwood Needleworks - Primitive Gatherings "New Beginning" Pincushion

  I've been busy.

I spent most of the weekend stitching. I completed this sweet pincushion from Primitive Gatherings. It's called "New Beginning". I chose a "redder" colored wool because this color is often seen on Wisconsin deer in the spring.

I filled this pincushion with crushed walnut shells. It's my favorite filler for pincushions because it's heavy and keeps the pincushion from scooching around my work table. (Yes "scooching" is a real word. lol)

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Wool Box - Dragonfly Dreams Block

 

This is the first block I completed from the Wool Box. The finished project is called "Dragonfly Dreams", but no one knows what it will look like when it's done.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Wool Box - Dragonfly Dreams Block

This was the second block I completed. Don't you love the colors? I'm going to stick with the Wool Box subscription just so I can get more of these blocks!

 

On another note, I was contacted by MA yesterday, asking that I draw a new number for the third giveaway gift from the "Be My Valentine" Giveaway. She lives in Canada and asked that I give the gift to a domestic commenter instead. The new winner was chosen via Random.org, and the result is below. (Yes. I screencapped on the correct computer this time!)

Congratulations, Bonnie Biggers!!!

I already have your address, so you won't need to email it to me.

(Thanks again for your generosity, MA.)

Let's Dance...

Brynwood Needleworks - 2021 Primitive Gatherings Designs

Needle dancing, that is. 

I'll be stitching with the Sewcial Sisters in Menasha today. I set up some of Lisa Bongean's designs from a recent Wool Box to work on. Now I wish I were still subscribed for future boxes! I have so many projects to do from the last two years of Wool Boxes, I decided to give someone else my spot. (Lisa limits the box subscriptions, so she always has a waiting list.)

 

I'll just have to wait longer to get the rest of the designs. I love the colors she's chosen for this line. 

I've completed the stitching on the Seaside Garden table mat, too. I'll share that one with you tomorrow. It really turned out pretty.

Now, if you don't know about it, there's still time to enter my "Be My Valentine" giveaway. Entries close at 11 pm Saturday evening. You can go to my giveaway post HERE to enter. (US and Canada only, please. I love my overseas friends, but I know you'll understand that the postage costs have skyrocketed, making it ridiculously expensive to ship anything. I'm so sorry.)

It looks like our deep freeze may be on its way out. We're expecting warmer weather for the rest of this week. (Don't get too excited. I think we'll still be under 30º F., but that's a lot better than -10º!!!) 

 

I'm praying for my friends in Texas who are experiencing both frigid temps and a grid failure. At least we have reliable heat and lights. Some people have moved out to their vehicles and are running them 10-11 hours at a time in an effort to stay warm. Please keep them in your thoughts, too.