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Summer Embroidery.

Posted on | January 22, 2019 | 19 Comments

I often notice that bloggers tend to get very busy with other things when the Summer months are here. It makes sense as there is so much to do outside and we have to make the most of those lovely days.

I am in that category as I have only posted once since the new year began. Lots of time in the garden picking corn, berries, apricots and tomatoes. And of course it is a great to to spend catching up with friends and family.

But I can say that I have been stitching when the time allows, mostly when there is a good match on TV at the tennis – The Australian Open.

I have been working on some small but delightful embroideries by Wendy Williams called Travel Threads. They are a collection of about 20 different designs that are 6 inches in size. I have been working on three of them and they are in different stages of completion.

The bird block needs a few more french knots.

I think the wreath is just about finished.

And the caravan is only in the early stages.

I am planning to create a small vertical wall hanging with these three pieces.

When is has been too hot to be outside I have set up a big table and used it to baste three quilts. Perfect with the aircon going. We have another 40 degree day coming later this week so more inside time coming. That is when I really feel for the tennis players. How do they do it?

Have a lovely week.

Cheers, Karen

19 Responses to Summer Embroidery.

  • Karen says:

    Hi Marina. My replies to you are bouncing back so I will leave a reply here. Thank you for your kind words and my apologies for not being able to get back to you.

  • Marina Bugeja says:

    have been happily catching up on a few of your recent posts. so much loveliness.
    Your hearts are gorgeous and these wool and stitched little blocks are so beautiful!
    you have been keeping very busy!
    well done!

  • Hey, you do more than Christmas! Just kidding. These are some of my favorites. They are all so summery and cheerful. Your work really is amazing. We’re all saying it because it’s true.

  • Frances Arnold says:

    These are AMAZING…they just make me smile!!! Glad you are enjoying your summer time. It is way too cold here….I am ready for flip-flop season again!!

  • Your embroideries make me happy looking at them! they will make a stunning wall hanging.

  • OMG… they are just GOrGeOus…
    Stay cool this week… xox

  • Kyle Redente says:

    These blocks are absolutely stunning. Your wool embroidery is lovely. the wool colors are bright and happy and oh, so summery.

  • Lou Heron says:

    Our weather hasn’t been so good, consequently there is less to do in the garden. My corn is still shorter than me, not sure we’ll even get a crop this year. :-(
    Your woolly work is beautiful/

  • Jeanette says:

    Wow the blocks are just stunning. Nothing better than picking your own homegrown veges & fruit. Hugs,xx

  • Jenny Benton says:

    What happened to my comment, seems to have disappeared. Wanted to say how pretty your blocks are, and looking forward to seeing the project completed soon.

  • Jenny Benton says:

    Your three pieces are so beautiful, well done. I’m looking forward to seeing it completed and hanging up.

  • Linda Dutch says:

    Lovely embroideries Karen!

  • Fiona Robinson says:

    oh wow those are just lovely – so much detail. beautiful. I have watched a bit of the tennis… I do feel for them in the heat. Keep cool and great use of the time indoors..
    Hugz

  • Joan says:

    Oh my goodness these are just gorgeous! Your work is just stunning!

  • Joan says:

    Oh my goodness, these are gorgeous! Your work is just stunning!

  • Susan Snooks says:

    These are stunning Karen. They will look beautiful hanging on the wall. Thanks for the link, I think I’d like to stitch these!

  • Sheryl says:

    Hi Karen wow i love Wendy’s design’s and love your 3 pieces,such beautiful work ,you are so talented my friend,well done. Also nothing better than home grown produce,stay cool xx

  • OH MY! Just gorgeous Karen. Beautiful designs and your work is wonderful xx

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