Friday, April 29, 2011

April On The Run

Way back in 2008, I participated in a swap called "Polka Dots & Rick Rack". I was fortunate to have May Britt send to me. One of the many delightful items in my package was a printed stitchery which I finished here. Then it sat. On two different occasions I tried to finish it, but was never satisfied until last week. Some projects just need time to finish, even small ones like this. May, I hope you like how I finished it.


This runner is the latest project for The Prairie Woman's Sewing Circle at the shop.
It needs to be quilted before next Saturday. The half square triangle units finish at one inch.

April has been a busy month for me. I've been to Shipshewana, Indiana and West Bend, Wisconsin and sang in lots of church services during the Lenten season. The Quilted Cottage is part of a shop hop right now. Yesterday, Connie and I worked at the cutting table. What fun and what temptation! When you handle all of that delicious fabric, it's difficult to not cut some for yourself, too. (and I did)

I can't believe April has only more day. It is a special day, too. My youngest son, JJ, will be 31.

12 comments:

Greenmare said...

I just LOVE it! what a sweet little stitchery!

Lori said...

Your stitchery turned out really nice. I understand about letting some projects need extra time.

I love the table runner too. Very pretty!

Quilter Kathy said...

I sure do wish I was attending the shop hop this year...we had such fun when we participated last year...have a great time!

May Britt said...

Love the way your stitchery turned out!!!!

Karen said...

The "I Love To Sew" stitchery would be perfect for me!

Susan In Texas said...

I love your "Love to sew" stitchery. I'm totally with you on "Where did April go?" poof, all gone!

Happy May,
Susan in Texas

Wendy said...

The little stitchery turned out very cute. Love the new table runner with all the scrappiness.

Floss said...

I live the stitchery, I think the way you finished it works great.

The table runner very pretty.

MARCIE said...

Oh Jeanne, May Britt will be delighted! Your little stitchery quilt is darling! Plus a very cute table runner!

Myra said...

Wonderful little projects! 8-)

Solstitches said...

I have to smile - I have that self same Tilda stitchery finished and waiting to be turned into something!
I love what you have done with yours so perhaps instead of doing yet another bag I will follow your lead.
Your runner is very pretty also.
Margaret

Lois Arnold said...

Jeanne, I love the little blue work stitchery. It's fun to finish even the little things. Table runners are also a quick finish project and yours is lovely!