Cinnamon House is all stitched. Of course it still needs to be made into a pillow. I love it! It will be a nice complement to Pumpkin House.
Next up will be this snow globe that has been kitted up for a while now.
I started the quilting on my mom’s Churn Dash quilt. I stuck with outlining the blocks like my mom would have on the churn dash block, though she would have used contrasting floss. I preferred to go with matching floss. It is hard to see in this photo. I made up my own little swirl for the floral corner.
On the cross block, I am using the stencil that I am sure was bought for this quilt.
You can see the quilting design better from the back. I think it is looking great.
I finally started feeling well on Wednesday. I was amazed at just how exhausted I felt for several days. Thank you for your well wishes.
I finished reading The Darkling Bride by Laura Andersen. I loved this book and was sad that there wasn’t more to read. On the other hand, I also finally finished reading The Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini. I did not like this book at all. I usually enjoy this author’s books, but this one was so very dark and ominous in its entirety that it was a chore to read. Normally I would not finish a book like this, but it was one of my rare purchases, so I stuck with it. Yes, it is an historical novel based on actual people in Germany during WWII, but I have read other novels of this time period that were easier to read and conveyed at least some instances of joy. Sadly, I cannot recommend it.
I am now reading The Daughter’s Tale by Armando Lucas Correa. It is yet another WWII novel, but so far it is quite interesting. It also takes place in 2015, so I don’t think it will be continuously oppressive.
My tiger lilies are in full bloom.
As are the Astilbe. I need to replace the sad coral bells in front of the astilbe.
The Hosta is big and beautiful.
The new hydrangeas are just starting to bloom.
I will be joining Frederique at the Quilting Patch on Saturday and Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching. Take some time to relax with a cup of tea or coffee and pop on over to their sites to see what other bloggers are stitching.
Thanks for stopping by!
Lovely quilting design on your mom’s churn dash quilt. So nice to collaborate on this project with her. Do you have other quilt tops that she made as well?
ReplyDeleteIf a book does not grab me by page 50, I don’t finish it. Too many books in my To be read pile to spend time reading books I don’t like.
Your flowers are gorgeous. Perhaps your coral bells will be happier in a different spot in your garden.
Gail at the cozy quilter.
Good Morning Cathie: I love the floral print on the new quilt you are working on your stitching is perfect. Congratulations on the Ginger House finish, a pillow would look lovely for a full finish, the snow globe is adorable, looking forward to your progress.
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So happy to hear you are feeling better.
Catherine
The Cinnamon House is a sweet finish, Cathie! I hope you enjoy the hand-quilting, too. It's so nice that you are finishing your mom's projects. I have liked a lot of Jennifer Chiaverini's books about the Elm Creek quilters over the years, but not so much the historical fiction. Thanks for recommending the other books, though. Your lilies are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say how much I love your cinnamon house! Gail.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting looks great on your mom's quilt. Are you using embroidery floss on the blocks? I've never thought about using it on my quilts but that might be something to think about on a quilt I'm finishing now. If it's floss is it 6 stranded floss or maybe a pearl cotton? Once I get to the hand quilting part of my small quilt I'll have to see what I have that would match. Thanks for the idea. Lovely flowers!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness I love cinnamon house! I want to live there :) Your flowers are looking so nice. We've been having decent weather and I've been able to be outside more which is wonderful for my health.
ReplyDeleteI think Cinnamon House is really cute. I like this cross-stitch series.
DeleteWow....That Quilt is just beautiful. You are doing a fantastic job on the Quilt. I love the Colors. They are so pretty. I love your Flowers - they are so pretty.
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Linda K, Buttercup
lovely quilting...i just read her 'patchwork players' book and felt it was not up to same caliber as her earlier books...
ReplyDeleteWow, bravo for completing the cross stitch house, what a beauty! It's going to be a lovely pillow. Great hand quilting too. Hugs, I'm glad that you are felling better.
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