Snowy, Sheepy Display...

Brynwood Needleworks - Snow Days Bowl Fillers

 

I took a break from "the usual", and finished my little Snow Days Bowl Fillers. I used a red plaid wool for the backings (you can see it reflected in the mirror in the next photo), but I decided not to use the little snowball trim on the edges. I thought they actually detracted from the little snowmen.

(You may notice that the two pillows in back - closest to the mirror - are still flat. I ran out of my organic cotton stuffing and had to order more. I'll stuff those when it gets here.)

Brynwood Needleworks - Snow Days Bowl Fillers, Sheep Planter, and Winter Penny Table Mat

 

There was one thing I didn't share with you from my shopping trip to Searsport Rug Hooking when I was in Florida, but I'm finally sharing now. I didn't want to unpack it then from its travel box, but it's on display now. Don't you love my black sheep container? I thought it was the perfect vessel for my wooly fillers.

 

In case you'd like to have any of the items for yourself, you can purchase the kits for the Snow Days Bowl Fillers, and the Winter Penny Table Mat from Primitive Gatherings. (I made the names of the kits links for you.) If you want a Baa Baa Black Sheep container, you can purchase one online, too, from Searsport Rug Hooking.

I'm going to sit back and enjoy my little vignette, now that my projects are finished. We're expecting more snow before the weekend, too. I think my little snowmen will be right at home.

 

 

Disclaimer: I have, in no way, been compensated, monetarily or in-kind, for linking to the above items and shops.

Finished Snow Days Blocks...

Brynwood Needleworks - My Last Two Finished "Snow Days' Blocks

I completed my last two Snow Days Bowl Filler blocks on Monday, and wanted to share them with you before I move on to my next project. Do you like the snowflake I purposely placed on the snowman's carrot nose? I also added the shoe lace and top fringe on the skate.

I really enjoyed working on these, adding special embroidered touches to each of them. As I've said, I'll fuse a woven fusible fabric backing to these (after they're ironed flat), and then I'm planning to create little cushions using either dark green or red plaid wool as the back side. I'll do that when I'm back in my studio, and will share them with you one last time after they're done.

Brynwood Needleworks - Kathy Schmitz Embroideries

 

So, I'm working on my Kathy Schmitz embroideries again. I have a little game I play. I use a Leonis Air Erasable Pen to draw out the designs. I then work to get the entire design done before the ink disappears. lol I'm okay as long as I get it done in one sitting. Otherwise, I have to wrap up the hooped fabric to keep the design visible. 

 

I'm doing these in brown Sulky #12 thread. I've also chosen the Kathy Schmitz fabrics for making a finished quilt once all the designs are stitched. There are about 32 of them, so it's going to take a while. I'm not planning to stitch them all at once, though. I'm also going to work on my Royal School of Needlework butterfly while I'm here in Florida. I'll keep you posted.

 

Stitching Snowflakes...

Snow Days Bowl Filler - Stitched Snowflake by DLiljegren

I'm finally feeling myself again, and spent the day doing needlework on my Snow Days Bowl Fillers project. I decided to add a little more detail to the preprinted designs. The printed snowflakes looked like crocheting to me, so I embroidered them to mimic work done with a crochet hook.

Snow Days Bowl Filler - Stitched Snowflake II by DLiljegren

The snowman "basket" had four snowflakes on the ground fabric, so like real snowflakes, I stitched each one in a different design. You can see the snowman basket block below showing all the snowflakes I worked on. I think it's my favorite block (so far).

Brynwood Needleworks Rendition of Four or Six Snow Days Bowl Fillers

I was in a Jo-Ann Fabrics store on Thursday, and found just what I was looking for...the tiny pom pom trim that I'll use when I assemble to finished blocks.

My plan is to back each stitched panel with a woven fusible stabilizer once I get back to the farm, and then make them into little cushions to place in a bowl for the rest of the winter. I'll use the tiny trim along the outside seams when I assemble the cushions.

Brynwood Needleworks - Closeup of My Snow Days Bowl Filler (1)

These are closeups of two of the completed blocks. I stitched the wools to the ground fabric, and then did the needlework.

Brynwood Needleworks - Closeup of My Snow Days Bowl Filler (2)

 

I went back and added a little more needlework detail to some of the wool parts, too. I like how it added more dimension and interest to the wool. Two more and they'll all be finished. Aren't they sweet?

A Little Needle Dancing...

Brynwood Needleworks - My Version - Snow Days Bowl Fillers

 I'm still feeling under the weather, so I decided to pull out some of my needlework projects. Even when I don't feel well, I don't like to do nothing. I completed the stitching on two of my Snow Days Bowl Fillers.

Brynwood Needleworks - My Version - Snow Days Bowl Fillers

I like how the wooly bits make up the design, and then I can stitch as little or all that I care to. I've done more than simply stitch the wools to the printed ground fabrics. I'm also stitching the major design features of each little block.

Brynwood Needleworks - My Versions - Snow Days Bowl Fillers

I completed these two yesterday, and will work on the other four in the next day or so. When they're completed, I'll pack them away to finish at home. I have other projects with me, too, so I'll start on one of those after these are done. I hope I'll feel better by then, too.

 

Holiday Needle Dancing...

Brynwood Needleworks - Snow Days Bowl Fillers Project

We're leaving for Florida over the weekend, so I didn't want to start anything that will require a sewing machine. While we're away from home, I'll be working on needlework projects. This one is perfect for the season!

These are pre-printed panels to which you fuse felted wool. You can do as much or as little (including none) needlework to the fabric. Of course, you know me. I'll be stitching over much of the printed areas of each small panel. I've even chosen one of my Kreinik metallic threads for the snowflakes.

Once the panels are complete, I'll be sewing backings on each, and then filling them with poly stuffing or crushed walnut shells. They'll be all set for the rest of this winter, and then again next year.

Brynwood Needleworks - Cover Photo "Snow Days Bowl Fillers" by All Through The Night

 

One of my friends in the Primitive Gatherings Sit & Sew group already stitched hers, and then made them into a quilted wall hanging. It was lovely, but I've chosen to make mine for the bowl instead.

 

In case you're interested in creating your own, this is the kit information for you. You supply your own wools. It's really a fun, little project.