Wooly Critter - Hedgehog & Vine...

Brynwood Needleworks - Hedgehog & Vine Detail

Block Twelve of my Wooly Critter Sampler project is finished! "Hedgehog & Vine" was so much fun to stitch.

Brynwood Needleworks - Hedgehog & Vine Detail

I added chain stitch detail into the leaves; and English knots created the centers to the yellow flower centers, as well as forming little ends inside each of the berries.

Brynwood Needleworks - Wooly Critter - Block Twelve - Hedgehog & Vine

 

Now that this block is behind me, all of the individual blocks have been done. I'll be joining them all together next, using a flannel check for the sashing. 

 

I'm spending the day across the state today. Tag and I decided to join Handsome and Bella for their training session with Uncle Mike. I'm sure Tag will tell you all about it next Tuesday. I haven't seen Bella work for a while, and I know she's pretty impressive these days. I'm looking forward to Handsome and Mike showing me what she's been learning. Tag will likely get some work, too. He's not very good at just being a spectator.

I'll be back in the studio tomorrow, and then those projects that have been on hold (while I waited for Destiny) will be under the needle. Really, they're long overdue. I have a list of four wallets, plus a few new things I'll be adding to the shop.

A Little Stitching And A Lot Of Sleeping...

Brynwood Needleworks - Hedgehog & Vine Project

I planned to finish this today, but my day involved more sleeping than stitching. I admit that my commitment to protecting and securing my small corner of the voting process, while exciting and rewarding, is also stressful and tiring for me. I never realize quite how much so until the day after the process is over.

Brynwood Needleworks - Hedgehog & Vine Project

 

I feel much better now, having listened to my body and given it the rest I needed. I'm looking forward to finishing this block after I go pick up Destiny this morning. I'm very excited that she'll be home, and I can get back to my work/play in the studio. I'm rested and ready.

Training Yesterday - Playing Today...

Brynwood Needleworks - Training Day Sunrise

I was up and out of the house before dawn yesterday.  I was headed to my mandatory pre-election training to work as a precinct clerk for the upcoming Presidential election. I completed my online training/testing prior to this day, and this was my scheduled in-person portion.

I'm not often up before dawn, so I always stop to take notice of the beautiful colors painting the sky. It was a stunning way to start my day.

Brynwood Needleworks - Training Day

 

After finishing up my training, I stopped at the Supervisor of Elections' office in North Port to cast my own votes, thanks to early voting. When I work as a clerk on Election Day, I'm not in my voting precinct (and I can't leave while the polls are open) so I have to vote early in order to have my choices count. When I exited the polls, the precinct deputy handed me my "I Voted" sticker, which I placed on my clerk's binder on my way home. (Then I took a picture of it to use here.) Now I'm all set for November 8th, and I have a feeling it will be a busy and interesting day.

Today, I'll be heading down to Harbour Heights to see my girlfriends at Nifty 50s. I'm going to stitch on "Hedgehog and Vine". We'll see how far I can get today.

Gisselle's Ruler Box And The Last Wooly Block...

Brynwood Needleworks - Brynwood Acorn Pincushion and Gisselle's Ruler Box

Perhaps you've noticed the sweet, wooden ruler box that I've been using to hold my Acorn Pincushion and embroidery threads. I actually have two of them, and will likely get more, in other sizes, in the future.

Brynwood Needleworks - Brynwood's Acorn Pincushion and Gisselle's Ruler Box

They're created by my FaceBook friend, Gisselle Sequiera from California. She first shared photos of them on her page, and I couldn't resist placing an order. I'm really glad I did! They're so darn handy, and don't we love all different sorts of containers to hold all our creative goodies?

If you're interested in having one of Gisselle's decorative boxes for your very own, you can contact her through her FaceBook page (HERE) or by emailing her directly at Gisselle.sequiera (at) gmail (dot) com. The boxes like mine are $22 each, plus $10 shipping.

Brynwood Needleworks - Wooly Critter Block Twelve - Hedgehog & Vine

 

I've prepared the final block of my Wooly Critter project. (Well, except that I have all the border pieces that I'll need to embroider to complete my quilt.) This one is Block Twelve, and it's called "Hedgehog & Vine". I'll be working on it this week.

 

I'll also be adding new items to my online shop (which is still in vacation mode until mid-week), so you might want to check it out then to see what I've listed up.

 

I'm back in Florida for a while. I have mandatory training this week for the upcoming election, and I'll be working as the clerk for a local precinct again. I also have annual medical appointments, and...oh, nevermind. You're not interested in all the details. Suffice it to say I'm going to be in sunny southwest Florida through Thanksgiving (and my Birthday) with Handsome before I go back to the farm. 

 

In the meantime, I'll be receiving work updates and reports to share with you. I'm glad to say that the farmhouse will be transforming while we're here, and even more once I return. I'm looking forward to telling you all about it!

I know, already, that it's going to be a great week. What do you have planned?

Last, But Not Least...

Brynwood Needleworks - Block Twelve - Hedgehog & Vine

This is the last block I'll need to stitch before I create all the border pieces. This is Block Twelve - Hedgehog & Vine. Isn't the hedgie cute? I'm looking forward to working on this block.

Brynwood Needleworks - Bluebird & Heart Detail

This is the detail from Block Eleven - Bluebird & Heart. I completed it yesterday. I used overdyed wools (purchased from Primitive Gatherings in Menasha, WI), as well as Valdani and Sulky #12 threads.

Brynwood Needleworks - Bluebird & Heart Complete

Such a happy little bluebird, flying over the plaid heart. I'm looking forward to showing you all the blocks together in the next week. 

I've chosen the sashing fabric, too. You're curious to see what I'm going to use, aren't you? hee hee I'll show you next week when I lay out the blocks. Heck. I might even finish this quilt top this year!