Navy Instead of Blackwork

Bird Brain Designs featured a seasonal quilt of
four blackwork designs to be embroidered in the
October 2014, issue of American Patchwork & Quilting.

I fell in love with the stitchery and was
even more excited as I also had a quilt hanger
that would be perfect to display my little
quilt when it was done.  Decided to stitch mine in a dark
navy blue thread instead of black for a change.

This morning while I was auditioning navy
fabric to use in the borders, I decided I no longer
wanted to piece the borders and quilt it.  So, I added a
small border and placed it in a 10inch square frame.

 Very happy with how it turned out.  Really like
stitching with navy floss for a change.

Getting There

Last year I purchased the pattern "Festive Season"
by Hatched and Patched--a delightful table runner.
Thought it would be a welcome addition to my
Christmas decorations.

Instead of using the red embroidery floss I normally
do, I decided to try a different red.  After stitching
close to one-fourth of the design, decided that I
didn't like that red.  So, I put it to the side.

I recently pulled it out again thinking maybe the
red would be ok.  Sadly, I still didn't like it...
not that it isn't a lovely shade of red, but it just
wasn't the right shade for me.

Decided that I would unpick it and start over.
Two and a half hours later all the stitched threads
had been removed.  I was ready to start all over.

I have just now passed the area I unpicked and
I can't believe how much happier I am with it.
It makes me smile instead of frown!

Maybe now I can finish it for this year!

I also found a new project calling for hexagons.  I
love hexagons, but don't do many projects using them.
However, this one intrigued me and a friend and
we decided to do them together, hoping that by doing
so we would motivate each other to complete the
project---THIS YEAR!

Thanks to her checking up on me, I am making good
progress.

Probably should set these aside and put the borders
on a little fall design sitting down on my sewing
table.  But, they are so fun and relaxing to do!

Meet the Mormons

I am grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormons.

This weekend I had the privilege of attending the documentary,
Meet the Mormons   ( Mormon.org ) with my family at our
local theater.   The film examines the lives of six members
living around the world (Nepal, Costa Rica, Germany,
South Africa, and the USA) who share their experiences as they
try to balance faith and family with work, hobbies and culture.

I was touched by the stories of these diverse, wonderful members
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, each
striving for the same goals.
 https://www.lds.org .

The documentary is wonderful, entertaining, uplifting and
very touching.  One minute we were laughing and then we
would find ourselves in tears. Even my young grandchildren
could relate to it.  In fact, after the movie was over, my
11 year-old grandson said, "I've never cried in a movie before.
I think I cried more than you, Grandma."

 If you have an opportunity to see this documentary, I hope
you will take the opportunity to do so. Even though members
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are
diverse, I believe that it shows that we are all part of a big
family striving for the same goals.
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If it comes to a theater near you, I encourage you to
see it.  It will be well worth your time. 

Great Weekend!

Last weekend I was privileged to have a dear friend
spend a few days with me.  Napua was here for her
grandson's wedding.   We have been friends
for nearly 50 years.  This friendship began when we
were newly married students at Brigham Young
University in Provo, Utah, and working together
in the Division of Continuing Education, Evening
Classes.

For 25 years she served as a vice-president of
BYU Hawaii.  She retired about five years ago,
served a mission, and is back at home now.

We had such a fun time together going to the
Bountiful Temple and the Women's Conference
with my daughter, and just playing catch-up.
Napua is an amazing woman and I'm so blessed
to have her friendship.  Can't wait until she
comes back or I go to Oahu for a visit again.

My daughter was able to snap a picture of my
finished Halloween quilt for me.  (My camera
is acting up).  She took it with her phone so it
is not as clear as I hoped.  But, it is done and
hanging on the wall.  I just love it!

Also finished these mini "Spooky" Halloween banners
for my children and myself.  Will deliver them this
weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now I must get busy putting out the rest of my
Halloween Decorations up before I blink and the month is
over.