Well that's exactly what I needed. So this week I got back to my chair and pulled out my Black-work Baskets.
I started these baskets way back in 2008 and worked on them off and on for a couple of years. Then for some reason I just set them aside. With this challenge I figured these would be a great project to work on. This is my recliner with my snuggle quilt and my favorite little pillow and the floor lamp that I couldn't do without. I have a large basket that sits on the floor right behind the light and I keep some of my yarns and needles in there. I sure don't have any shortage of things to keep my hands busy. I love to crochet' and I've made several scarves and dishclothes. Nothing fancy by any means.
Here I am all set up to embroidery. Must have my ice water and Chap Stick!
And my little mug rug. I just love that little thing. I'm thinking I may have to make a few more.
I know Bonnie and others are using a calendar to keep track of their time ..... but I really don't want to have something that big so I did find this little tablet from one of my favorite quilt shops and decided this would be perfect. 
So this is where I started this week and after 6½ hours this is how far along I got. I'm going to try to put in a little more time this week. I know I can get this block finished and get another one started.
Now I'm heading over to Bonnie's Quiltville (One Hour of Needle & Thread) to link up. Grab your cup and follow me. Let's go see what others have done this week.
Have a great week and.....
Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteHave always loved those blocks. Good progress.
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea for storing threaded needles, I just thread a few and stick them in the arm of the chair not a GREAT IDEA! I am going to find a batting scrap right now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitchery - can't wait to see the rest of your basket blocks!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen blackwork baskets before, but they are truly stunning! You have gotten a lot done for 6+ hours work. My hand sewing is slow.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your block on Bonnie's linky. That is how I found your cute blog!
Thanks for the nice comments Jan and I'm glad you stopped by. I had to chuckle when you said I got a lot done because I feel like I'm the slowest sewer ever. By hand or by machine. haha
DeleteI love your blackwork baskets - is that a Crabapple Hill design? The 'green thing' is great, I've heard the advice before about threading needles in advance but this is a great way to manage it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration.
Cheers
No it's not a Crabapple Hill pattern. It's called Bushel of Baskets from Quilt Country. I checked and they aren't carrying it any more but I did find a different link here. haha And the price has only raised $1.00 from what I paid for it several years ago. I wish gas prices were like this.
DeleteThanks Carole and You're very welcome. I love being an inspiration. lol