"Buttons and patches and the cold wind blowing,
The days pass quickly when I am sewing"
~Author Unknown

Friday, August 27, 2010

Flying about.....

A quick blog post before I go out the door...


Yes, I am flying about but wanted to show you what I am working now. I was going through a drawer in my desk in the studio. I have decided to sort charts and sell those that I do not really love. I like them all but am being strict with myself. I found a couple of my UFOs and decided that this one will be this week's finish. It is close to being done. I started this back in 2006 (I think) while I was on vacation. When we came home, it got set aside. I hope to finish it over the weekend.

As the giveaway winner did not ever get to me, I have decided I am going to draw a new name for this fob. I used the comments from the entry where I revealed my Eliza Jane doll quilt. Thank you all for your wonderful comments about my quilting and stitching.

The winner of the fob is...

Congratulations Jo! Please contact me with your address so I can mail this to you.

20 comments:

Jackie's Stitches said...

Don't be too strict with yourself! Stash doesn't hurt anyone.....

Enjoy your day. The WIP you found is pretty. Love the green.

Kathy A. said...

Oh what a pretty piece Heidi. Yep, a finish is close! Love your color.

Ah, stash is good. I just let it pile up and every once in a while go by and leaf through them all.

DonnaTN said...

Isn't it fun to find a forgotten treasure tucked away! It is very pretty. Are the colors shades of blue or silvery gray? I can't tell. Sometimes wee need to clear out just to see what we have.

Catherine said...

Your piece is so pretty! I love that color.

I have way to much stash too and some that don't fit my tastes that have changed over the years, but whenever I think about selling them, I seem to back out! Somedays I just enjoy sitting and looking at them.

Linda said...

This is very pretty Heidi....I think you'll have it finished very soon...it will be lovely to sit and stitch at the cottage...hugs, Linda

Elizabethd said...

Beautiful cross stitch design Heidi.

Nancy said...

Boy, I cannot believe you waited this long to finish this one, it is so you. It is going to be so pretty.
I am doing the backstitching on my
Squaw, and then it is finished. I am very close now.
Happy stitching and I am missing you on Skype right now.
Love you, Mom

anneke said...

This one will turn out great! I admire your speed at finishing projects. I'm about to be so courageous to duck in my drawers and baskets...

Jenny said...

I love your WIP. The design and color are so pretty. I should be hearing happy dancing soon from Holland:) I too have alot of charts etc. but the problem with me is I am too sentimental... I keep telling myself that maybe someday....grins....Anyway I love to spend a quiet afternoon going through it all. Have a fun weekend finishing your project. Hugs from CA.

Daniƫlle said...

Ohh, please finish those lovely birds euhh the cross stitch that is, not the birds of course hihi!! Have some little WIPs waiting here, must decide when to turn them into finishes! Have a nice weekend, hugs, Daniƫlle

Barb said...

Oh birdies my next best thing after sheep!! Who is that one by Heidi. So where will you be selling .....no no no must not look!
Shame your winner did not get back to you but I am sure the replacement lady will be thrilled.
I thought I may see some fairy slippers this time !!
Take care Hugs,

Saskia said...

So, how large are those baskets of yours?!! ufo's are popping up everywhere..;-)
Enjoy your stay at CC, hope there is no ocean in front of your doorsteps..
Lot's of water everywhere in Holland right now.
See you soon
Knuffels

filsetlainesaufildesjous.blogspirit.com said...

i like your blog .and your music.

Anonymous said...

This one is gorgeous!!!! Oh Heidi, you really make some beauties.

Ginny said...

Oh, I really like this design! Who's the designer? I love your discipline in finishing up wips!

Christine said...

Thats a pretty one, and it doesn't look too far from being finished.
I really should pull out some of my ufos

Teri said...

This one is going to be adorable, What a happy find!

Chris said...

The soundtrack to Little Women is one of my absolute favorites & your stitching is beautiful.

Chris said...

Hello Heidi,
Thanks for checking out my blog and the comments. I look forward to getting out my Christmas ornaments out every year. I have recently been inspired by some of the blogs that I have been reading about stitching themes. Next year maybe I will focus on Halloween ornies or patriotic ones. I have not decided yet.

Have a nice Sunday
Chris

Mary said...

I don't recognize that design, but I love it! Just a few more stitches...

STASH...so much enjoyment from spending time with it!