Tag Archives: hand stitching

HQAL January 2025

I have been stalking the members of this hand quilt along group for quite a while.

I decided the time was right to ask to join, and this is my first post!

Thank you, Ladies, for your inspiration while I was stalking you!

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

Beez By Tricia Cribbs 2008

I have wanted to embroider these blocks for a long time, and I don’t think that I have had this pattern since 2008, but it is possible!

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

There are nine blocks, and I hope this cute little project helps me get back into hand embroidery. I used to enjoy it so much!

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

I was merrily stitching away with that dashed line, and then I noticed that the pattern is a solid line. Oops!

I ripped that out and stitched a solid beeline.

I like the dashed one better, but not enough to rip it out and put the dashed beeline back in!

Yes, indeed, I can live with it!

The pattern does not call for white eye highlights, but I am glad that I put those French knots in!

For the curious, I am using 12 weight Aurifil color number 2692.

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

One block finished, eight to go!

Beez By Tricia Cribbs Embroidery Design

Have fun and carry on!

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.

KathyMargaretDebNanetteSharonKarrinDaisy, and Connie

Slow Sunday Stitching

A small amount of hand work happened on the Farm Girl stitchery since last Sunday.

Good thing that there is no hurry.  Or what would be the point to a relaxing slow Sunday?

Farm Girl

I plan on a slow Sunday drive today, so may not stitch.  Sometimes one just needs to get out and enjoy the view.

Meanwhile…remember this?

Lets Sew Quilt Along

I haven’t forgotten either.

So in spite of the heat and the day job, I have been working on free motion quilting.

Lets Sew Quilt Along

Lets Sew Quilt Along

I hope to finish this project soon.  I’ll show better photos then.

Lets Sew Quilt Along

Are you slow stitching today?  Need inspiration?

Check out the link up at  Slow Sunday Stitching!   There are lots of fun projects by like minded stitchers to see!

Stay healthy!  Stay safe! 

Farm Girl Post 1

Farm Girl Post 2

Lets Sew Quilt Along Posts