When the day finally darkens down to a point I can no longer work outside
I’ve been working on an embroidery kit (which I’ve had for years and years)
I am now at the stage whereby I have started hand-quilting each square. I have never quilted a day in my life. But, Kate from Tall Tales from Chiconia is an outstanding mentor; so I’m now giving it a go.
The kit is not large 14 squares. Once I get them hand-quilted, then I have to put them together…that is going to be the rub. But, I’m not going to worry about it until I get to that next step. The quilt will be for my personal use, so if it isn’t perfect I don’t have to obsess about it.
Muddling onward I go. 🙂
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
They are absolutely beautiful, your quilting is beautiful, and when the time comes, I’ll send you my Quilt As You Go assembly tutorial. It’s going to make the most gorgeous quilt, and I’m so pleased you’re finishing it!
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OH! Thank you so much, Kate. I would love it.
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Let me know when you’re ready, and I’ll send it over.
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Okay. It will be awhile, but anytime you are ready. Thank you, Kate.
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I like your pattern! I did a lot of embroidery until my twins were born (my 2nd & 3rd children). I haven’t had time sense. Now that they are grown, my interests have shifted. I might still return to it in the future. Your work is good! The pictures show the perfect thread tension and adherence to the pattern. You’ll have a lovely quilt!
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Thank you. I think it is all in the frame…I can’t imagine doing quilting without a frame.
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I’ll bet you will get hooked on quilting as many of us and our foremothers have been.
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I do like how the square are looking. I just may…nice to do while watching TV and nice to use when don.
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I thought I was the only one that had life-long projects, ha ha. Your project is beautiful…violets.
You have so much talent. Thanks for sharing.
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Well, I probably can never take it to the Fair, but that is okay. It’s just for me, anyway. Thank you, Emily!
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Mom and the Grandmothers would be proud
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Love Grandma never quilted, she said it was tedious. She did love using her sewing machine to make aprons though.
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You are amazing! Such patience and talent. They are beautiful!
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Thank you, Marianne! It’s really just something to do at night…tv can be rather boring to me.
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I think you’re going to do well with your embroidery/quilting project. It’s going to be beautiful.
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Thank you, George. I’m liking it so far, I hope I can put it together so it continues to feel nice.
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So far, so good. It’s really pretty!
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Thank you, Genevieve!
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Oh my gosh Linda….your quilt is going to be just gorgeous. I can’t wait to see it completed! How absolutely beautiful it is already! You have talent! I love it!
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Well, we will see. Stitching it together and then adding the back has me pondering. Thank you, Diane.
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Beautiful hand work! I have a quilt ready to stitch but it languishes in the Cedar Chest for now. Yes we must all have projects to keep us sane! 🙂
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I do think they keep us sane! Thank you, Connie
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It’s going to be beautiful, Linda! Looking forward to seeing more of your work ~
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Thank you, Elaine
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Well done … loads of patience! 🙂
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Yes. But worth it!
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