Inspiration and Hooking

I haven't cross stitched in years

too many to count

I've tried but my eyes aren't up to it

then came floss tube on YouTube

because I've seen all crime and murder shows

twice

once I found Brenda and the Serial Starter

I knew I was in trouble

the stash above is 2 of my 4 orders

so...

my plan is to try stitching some smalls

and adapting some patterns to hooking

let me know if you have a favorite 

floss tube channel

 Started this one the other day

I'd drawn at least 4 other designs on this linen

the border was already hooked...

my family is visiting for a week 

 I needed to some hooking to keep me calm

I'm the youngest sister 

62 to their 70 and 73

they still sort of boss me around

and question all my decisions...

This is the first log cabin I've hooked

if I remember correctly

19 x 12.5

pattern available on linen

The world has become such a heartbreaking place

I look for the little joys each day.

I count my friends first

The Birthday Quilt

label

on brushed flannel backing
Olivia and Melrose
checking out the quilt...
they approve

Hannah doing the rollies...

trying to fluff it back up

after being squished in a box...

I think the colors go perfect with her fur

Alphabet Quilts

Mom stitched an alphabet quilt

for each of my sisters many years ago...

never got around to one for me

I'm not complaining as I have plenty

of gorgeous quilts from her hands...

this one belongs to Deb

the soon to be birthday girl...

Hannah, as always

makes it look even better!

Sneaky Sneaky

Mom and I have been stitching a secret present

for my sister Deb for her birthday this year

it's one with a "0" on the end so it deserves special notice...

I've been sending her emails with

little sneak peeks since it won't be completed

in time to make it for her special day

right now it's at the quilters

we can't wait to see how it turns out...

hand pieced and hand appliqued

it took up most of my free time

for two months and then some...

Mom did the applique and I did the rest

except for about 20 little squares

from Loretta who want to help

(she is not a stitcher!)...

my other sister will be providing

the $ for quilting and shipping...

we make a good team

In a few weeks I'll be able to share

the finished quilt with you...

my only regret is not buying

more of that large red Moda print

(top row of 1st photo)

so if you have any you'd be

willing to part with let me know...

A Family Photo

A treasured snapshot...

I'm the one in the middle

Photo taken

either 1961 or 62

Don't you just love

the hair cuts