I always have displays for each season as well as most holidays in my home. I have 4 small Christmas trees that stay out year round for some of my displays and I have baskets and boxes and just whatever else I can think of that holds my stitching displays :) I am working on my Summer/July 4th displays right now :) I started this cute design (this is my second time stitching it-the first time I finished it as a needle roll and sent it to a friend)last night and finished it up this afternoon. I made this one a hanging pillow finish and it's too cute!! The design works well for both Summer and the 4th :)
I used a CUTE fabric with watermelon seeds on it for the back :)
Notice the quilt underneath?? That was made by my great grandmother over 46 years ago. It is made from fabrics she took from clothing and scraps. It is among my MOST treasured possessions. I sure wish she were here today to "create" with me :)
Design: Summer Solstice Needle roll
Designer:Eventide
Fabric: unknown (I am trying to use up some of my scraps that are left over from previous projects)
Fibers: DMC & WDW
Date Started:6-5-2010
Date Finished: 6-6-2010
I have Happy Flag Flag Day pulled to start this evening :) Should be another FUN stitch!
Some ladies from church save me their Altoids tins...I collected a box full this morning :) I better get busy...LOL!
Thank you for visiting friends :) I appreciate your comments and personal email :) You're all so kind :) I ENJOY hearing from you :)
Have a most lovely new week :)
hugs and love from SC,
BeckySC
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33 Bees Abuzz:
What a lovely finish! It's so special to have a quilt made by your great grandmother too!
How cute... what a great finish!
Such a pretty quilt to.
Becky,
It's wonderful! It's just perfect for the season.
I can understand why the quilt is so precious to you. It's a treasure!
Such cute summer finishes. Quilt is lovely as well.
Beautiful finish Becky. I always love to see peoples holiday trees. When we get into a place that has more room I would love to have one to display all of my littel smalls.
Take care and have a blessed day
Another wonderful finish Becky. And love the "make do" quilt that your great grandmother made. Truly a wonderful heirloom!
VERY Cute, love the watermelon seed fabric too! Can't wait to see what's next!! :-)
What a wonderful finish! I love the sunflowers and the sailboats - very pretty!
Isn't having something made by someone we love the very best? Even if it is not something we would choose ourselves, because it was made by the hands of people we love - they are cherished. I think that's why stitchers, quilters and crafters so enjoy getting something hand made - we know what goes into it - the time and energy it takes to make and we treasure the gifts from our friends. I can tell you who gave me every gift (that has been made by hand) I've ever been given. I can't say that's true of other "store bought" gifts I've received.
I'm glad you have a piece of handwork from your grandmother to cherish!
Great "Summer" finish!
I've taken some inspiration from you to display more of my little projects around my home. Thank you so much for your ideas!
I agree with you about having something handmade from those you hold dear. It definitely is more cherishable than a store bought gift!
Have a great Sunday!
This is beautiful! What a great idea to have little trees decorated for different holidays through the year. Sounds like a great way to show off stitching smalls.
This piece is adorable. You did a wonderful job. I love the fabric you used to finish it. Absolutely lovely. :)
Jennifer
Very cute design and I love your finish.
How pretty! I love that design!
What an adorable design. It's a wonderful addition to your decorations!
What cute summery finish. Perfect companion for that treasured quilt.
I don't get to read your blog for 7 days due to an accident that kept me visiting Dr.'s and oh what eye candy I have been missing. How do you find time to do it all? Everything is so nice and your finishing techniques are marvelous.
A sweet Summer finish!
I love the quilt too, such a treasure! My Nana was a knitter and she used to make dolls and animals, I have a pair of scarecrow dolls that she made for me that I treasure.
Hugs to you, LISA V.
Beautiful! What a way to start of the summer:)
You are so lucky to have your great-grandmother's quilt. I love the Summer finish. I have that somewhere in my stash too!
Lovely stitch and finish Becky!
How wonderful to have your great grandmother's quilt - now I know where your talent comes from!
Your finish turned out great Becky, and how special for you to have the quilt made by your great grandmother.
Very cute cushion, I love the back fabric!!!
Kisses from France
Wow !!! this new finishing is too cute !!!
Happy stitching ,
Isabelle
Please send us some of your hot and sunny weather, Becky--we've had nothing but rain for almost a week! Love your latest little pillow--especially the sunflowers :)
Your finishing choices just "made" this one, Becky! Love that watermelon seed fabric--perfect! And, I also espy charming tulip time and that fabulous heart-key box! I just love that thing, and so It's always fun to see it as a display member among blogs--I think a few people own one, if memory serves.
What an awesome treasure from your GM--looks great with your work, too!
Your 4th displays coming up sound beautiful--looking forward to it! :D
What a wonderful project! Aren't quilts made by loved ones just the greatest! I have several. It has been hot here too. I am staying indoors now.
Sweet finish and your watermelon seed fabric is too cute.
Would love to see more of your Grandmother's quilt in a future post.
Great finish
Just got home from work
Thanks for the eye candy :)
Such a lovely finish and the finishing fabric is also perfect!
I can understand why you treasure the quilt your Grandmother made - what a special item to have :)
This is the perfect little pillow to celebrate Summer. Hope we see some sunshine in Oregon. Our May was nothing but rain, rain and more rain!!! Ugh.
Your grandmother's quilt is neat. I wish I had a grandmother who did quilting and such. I would treasure anything from them.
Bobbie
I'm getting that summer feeling now! Watermelons always do it for me. Love this finish. Wherever do you find all your lovely charts?
Nice finish! I see you are getting ready for summer. It will be here very soon =)
Beautiful! And that quilt is really something special.
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