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I purchased the skeleton design some time ago from Patterns and Stitches on Etsy. I don’t see it there now, but I do see lots of fun skeleton stitchery designs on Etsy.

The following is the photo of the skeleton hoop design on the pattern cover.

I have finished my version and it looks like the following:

The Hubster is taking this one to the post office as I write this, so our daughter will have it soon.

I already have a second version in the works. It will also be on a black background. I know you can’t see it, but the eyes and nose are stitched. Black on black. I looked for a very dark grey in my stash, but didn’t have one.

And the floral colors are a little off in the photo, as least by my monitor, but close enough for you to get the idea.

For the curious, I used 12wt. Aurifil for my stitching. Just because I can.

Have fun and carry on!

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HQAL October 2025

Posted on October 12, 2025 | 9 comments

I took about a month off for cross country traveling to explore and visit with my daughter and fam in North Carolina.

I brought some handwork with me, but did not accomplish much. I prefer looking at the scenery as opposed to concentrating on stitching while driving. I did try, but my stitching was pretty wobbly and slow going.

True…the Hubster is driving…don’t stitch and drive at the same time. Ha, ha!

A reminder of what I am working on:

A reminder of where I was when last I shared:

That block is now stitched!

I have all nine of the completed blocks up on the design wall.

They are awaiting a wash and then will be pressed and squared up.

I am deciding how I want to sew these cute bee blocks together. Do I want to make a small wall hanging? That was my original purpose for joining this group, but now I am having second thoughts. Do I want to make a couple of table runners? Bee pillows? I dunno. What would you make with these?

If you would like motivation to move your hand quilting projects forward, then consider joining this little group. No pressure; just encouragement. Details below.

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another. If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

Hand Quilt Along Links

Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, Daisy, and Laura

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Have fun and carry on!