I have a few items that are getting closer and closer to being finished. I am working on the last part of the Woodland Babies birth announcement. The raccoon is all done and I am currently stitching the owl. Once the owl is done I will add my granddaughter’s name, birth date, etc.
33 out of 36 blocks are completed for “Windows into my World “.
I purchased the batting and backing fabric.
I also purchased some fabric for Royal Squares. The yellow will be a thin framing border. The Liberty floral will be the outer border. Once these are added I will decide on backing and binding fabrics. I don’t have enough of any of the original fabrics to use as binding. I will have to think on it. I know how I want to quilt the main part of this quilt. I'm still deciding on whether to machine or hand quilt it. I will have to decide on how to quilt the borders.
I baked again. This time I made Nestle Tollhouse Milk Chocolate Oatmeal cookies though I used semisweet chips as I prefer them.
I shouldn’t be baking as I recently joined a local independent gym to try to lose weight and improve my fitness. The gym has a senior citizen plan that is reasonably priced and allows you to take unlimited classes each month. I’ve been to 4 so far. The fitness part is going better than I expected. I’m not at all as sore as I anticipated. I’m also able to complete most of the exercises without any accommodations. I’m actually enjoying the classes and the encouraging trainers and other participants.
I will be joining Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching and Frederique at the Quilting Patch. Make yourself some tea or coffee and pop on over to their sites to see what other bloggers are stitching.
Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Cathie: You are so close to the finish on the Sampler, it is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThe Windows Into the World has me so intrigued, it is amazing how it is curving like that. Your cookies look yummy, I gave up all bakery goods for Lent, it has not been easy.
The two fabrics you chose for the Royal Squares makes the other colors really pop.
Catherine
I love your stitching , and what a great bog ,you have been busy , hugs June.
ReplyDeleteIsn’t it a great feeling when a project nears the finish line? The birth announcement is so cute! Windows into my world’s 3D illusion is interesting. I’ve always been fascinated by quilts that look like that. Good for you on the fitness classes. I have seen the benefits of activity on long term mental and physical health on older adults in my job before I retired. Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteWow, the embroidery is really cool and cute, this is such a lovely gift for the little one ;) Love Windows too, it will soon be finished. Thank you for sharing your work in progress, and linking up.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous stitching!
ReplyDeleteI like the skinny gold border you are planning and you are so close finishing the blocks for Windows. I'm enjoying watching your progress. Good for you to join and gym and to be participating! I hope the classes continue to be fun and that you see your body transform in the way that you want. As for the cookies, I bet there are places you can share them!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteSince I had to commit to 6 months of payments at the gym I know that I will continue to go to the classes. I refuse to waste that money and I need the exercise. I am glad that you like the projects that I am working on.
DeleteYour birth announcement is so pretty! I do wonder about the frame you’re using?
ReplyDeleteYour Windows Into my World Is so pretty and colorful! What a clever design! I am also curious about how it curves.
The cookies look so delicious!
Congratulations I’m going to the gym!
I am using a wooden scroll frame. I do not have this piece on a stand. I just lean one end on the arm of the chair and use one hand on top and one on bottom. The curves for Windows Into My World all come from the shapes of the EPP papers.
DeleteSorry I meant to say about you going to the gym congratulations :-). Patricia@faithtrustand breast cancer.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching on the birth announcement. I have loved seeing its progress!
ReplyDeleteThe birth announcement design is so sweet - love the little animals on it! Hope your newest grand girl is doing well. You're making good progress on everything. The gym sounds great, too. I haven't done that since Covid hit, but did enjoy my gym membership for many years before that. Enjoy your stitching today, Cathie!
ReplyDeleteYour cross stitch is gorgeous! Well done on joint a gym too.
ReplyDeleteYou are certainly on a roll, Cathie, with all your lovely projects. The Liberty fabric is the perfect choice for your Royal Squares quilt and your 'Windows Into My World' is looking fabulous. It sounds as if you are off to a flying start with your fitness program. I used to bake Tollhouse cookies for my daughters and they were always gone in a flash.
ReplyDeletegood for you with the gym! I really enjoy exercising and it makes me a much happier person when I do it. You are making progress with your projects.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post
ReplyDeleteThank you.
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