Tag Archives: embroidery

Picnic Party Blog Hop Starts Monday, July 17!

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Susan Nixon

It’s exciting to have a summer “Picnic Party!” THE CHALLENGE FROM CAROL:  Make something to use for a picnic (example – quilt, basket, tote, etc.)  or A square quilt (example – 50″ x 50″ or any square measurement) Simple, right? … Continue reading →

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Frosty McChill #2

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Susan Nixon

At least, it’s MY number 2, because it’s the second one I’ve finished stitching. I don’t remember if it is Melisa’s actual order, but it’s how I traced them. Scroll to bottom of post for links to all blocks. So, … Continue reading →

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Embroidery Projects

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Susan Nixon

I’m working on several embroidery projects simultaneously … or not working on them all, as the case may be. I only needed to put the face on my Sweet Land of Liberty (SLOL) angel, and that’s done!   Little Bo-Peep … Continue reading →

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A Mixed Bag: Appliqué and Stitchery

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Susan Nixon

Two things that go together well are appliqué and embroidery or some kind of stitchery. I’m back to working on my Sweet Land of Liberty blocks (by Cheri Payne), and this is a good example. Here’s the stitchery I finished … Continue reading →

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Let It Snow, Frosty McChill!

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Susan Nixon

I finally actually started stitching block 1! I’m excited to make some progress. The picture is poor, taken in the infusion center, and you can see the Snowman’s body becoming outlined. This was January’s Block, and can be found HERE. … Continue reading →

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Emperor’s Wives #3

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Susan Nixon

Linking with Super Mom No Cape for Stitchery Link Party #123. She has a cute Brownie pattern for free today. When I visited Ohio last week, I finally started this block. This morning, I worked on it more, and now … Continue reading →

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CQJP2016: May Block Progress – FNSI

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Susan Nixon

Linky for everyone’s Friday night stitching – click the button. Yay, for progress! A little, anyway. It takes me forever to decide what needs to be stitched. I have two major resources, and then some smaller ones. You won’t find … Continue reading →

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Birdie Stitches, Block 11

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Susan Nixon

Linking with Stitchery Link Party on Super Mom – No Cape, Patchwork With Stitchery SAL on Sunshine Quilting and Embroidery Linky #5 on Stitch-In Days. Finally! Only one more Birdie Stitches block to go. This is the July block finished, … Continue reading →

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No Progress Anywhere!

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Susan Nixon

All of my hand stitching has gone to binding, except I did attach two tiny hexagons to my Jenny Christmas Wreath. That’s it since May 18th! Can you believe that? I have so many regular quilting deadlines this week that … Continue reading →

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FNSI Project: Thinking About 2016

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Susan Nixon

While stitching away the last few weeks, I’ve been thinking about 2016. I’ve read so many of Jenny’s posts during her year of Gentle Domesticity, and now she’s writing about slowing down more, enjoying the process more, listening to the … Continue reading →

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