Hello friends,
This week, I haven’t worked a single stitch on the quilt. The wonderful (steal of a deal, many years ago) lamp that sits just behind and beside my rocking chair has blown its ballast. Hubby will have to order a new part for it, so with the holidays impending, it will be a week or more before we can get back into full quilting mode. Sigh. I do realize that I am very, very lucky to have a handy hubby as opposed to spending money on a new lamp.
As for actual hand stitching, I have done a little bit. I sewed some trim and buttons on some homemade fabric Christmas ornaments. They turned out very cute, but, unfortunately, I don’t have a photo of them. I plan to use them as little gifts, or as gift tags. The best part is when they are fun to actually make and you smile while you stitch! That is success in my book!
I worked on some star ornaments that are being hand sewn together. They are a little wonky, but cute and cheerful. In the photo, the one on the left is partially sewn (it’s really kind of tough to not sew through all of the layers with every stitch and only catch the top fabrics). The ones on the right are just pinned down. I have no idea why I purchased these fabrics. I got them on super sale (I found the receipt) at my LQS. I don’t think I had a particular project in mind for them at the time. So, this made for a rather frugal way to use up some bright, holiday fabrics into 
ornaments.
My biggest project is getting some things ready for Christmas projects. Some are for gifts and some are for my home, but I spent a fair bit of time getting some dresden plate blocks ready for hand applique over the holiday weekend. The only hand applique that I have ever done has been the raw edge, blanket stitched version. I have never done any where the edge is turned under and the stitches are hidden before. This could be interesting!
I like to do some hand work while watching movies or binge watching on Netflix and this appears to be a good weekend for that. So, next week, I may have even more progress to show for my hand sewing.
Of course, I am linking up again at Slow Stitching Sundays at Kathy’s Quilts.
If you missed my other Slow Stitching Sunday posts: #1 is here and #2 is here.
What wonderful projects are YOU working on?
Till next time,
Another Hatchett Job.... 
I love hand applique. It is very relaxing. Just remember small stitches, coloured thread to match the fabric and you can hide alot!! Good luck !
Hi Deanna,
Thanks so much for the encouragement! I am trying to match the thread on these to the background fabric (kind of an oatmeal-ish “greige”) since there are so many fabrics in each block. I hope you’ll stop back by and watch my progress!
I too like to work on something while watching Netflix! I don’t sew much though….I enjoy knitting. I always say: If I’m sitting ~ I’m knitting! 🙂 Visiting you today from the Strangers and Pilgrims link up! Hope you have a lovely week!
Hi Katy,
Thanks for stopping by my little home on the web. I used to knit a bit, but, lately, can’t seem to keep my tension true. I do crochet when I am not quilting. But, in my book, a hand stitch is a hand stitch with yarn or fabric! I’m glad I am not alone in my Netflix and stitching habits.