It's been awhile since I last checked in on the weekly slow stitching party. Since I've done a little bit of that sort of stitching recently, it seems as good a time as any to see what all the talented ladies have been working on. Kathy's Quilts hosts this party every week on her blog; I've enjoyed visiting with these seamstresses and seeing the oh-so-inspiring projects they create.
I've taken time to reacquaint myself with an embroidery project I unearthed recently while sorting and organizing in my quilting room. I was going great guns on this back a few years ago when I started. I bought the book and the fabric with every intention of diligently stitching it up in time to use for fall decorating.
The book, by Kathy Schmitz, is full of wonderful patterns both large and small, many of which I could definitely see myself making. I just lost steam on it for whatever reason, and now am trying to regain my enthusiasm and finish it. It will become a pillow when completed.
In the time I've worked on it this last week, I can tell you one reason I probably stopped stitching - lighting! I have very poor lighting in the room I generally sit in the evening (TV room), and the effort it takes to both follow the pattern and thread the needle makes me very slow about things.
I have several good lights that I could bring downstairs - one that wraps around my neck for focusing light toward my hands. I owe it to myself to make use of the tools at my disposal.
I hope you'll stop over at Kathy's for her little party. It will inspire you, for sure!
Happy Quilting, Friends!
Jayne
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