As I was digging around the sewing studio looking for orphan blocks to use in making shopping bags, I found two 4.5″ Lemoyne Stars that I had hand stitched many moons ago.
I made two muslin pouches and filled them with crushed walnut shells.
Then I put those pouches inside the Lemoyne Star pouches that I had sewn.
They sure make cute little pincushions!
And they aren’t orphans anymore!
I made my Lemoyne Stars from the free Diamond/Triangle/Square Collection from Inklingo. Try it!
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I was blessed to have my son, and his family, visit for their spring break. I had to work, but we managed some time together.
One of the things that we did, was to take a little walk around Old Marcus.
Every year, Lake Roosevelt is drawn down, and reveals the old site. One can see the crumbling town foundations that are normally under water.
My granddaughter has a little sewing project going when she visits.
The kitty will become a cushion, but it is slow progress since we don’t live close to each other.
The family has gone back home, and I have spent the morning making small design boards. This small project has been on my to-do list for a long time.
I used pieces of scrap foam core and batting to make mine.
They range from 9″ to 15″ square.
I used the tutorial from Bee in my Bonnet. These are useful little boards!
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I’ve been slacking on my Slow Sunday Stitching project.
I have excuses, but I’m missing the point of Sunday…that special day of the week to slow down, relax and ‘smell the roses’.
I have finished block 8 of Aunt Bea’s Parlor.
And block 9.
Slow, and not so steady. Little by little. A stitch here. A stitch there.
Onto block 10.
I am linking up with Kathy Quilts. Check out the other slow stitchers that are linking up there!
Take time to slow down. Enjoy the day!
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LC's Cottage 