Here is my first fabric pull for my 2025
statement project:
"Dark Days"
Maybe the dark roses for
the upper section↧↧↧
and
for the lower half...↥↥↥↥
I may be making some improv
shapes for the surrounds...
I no longer have any of the
fabrics I used to make the
pomegranates..
And,
seeing that I am just going
to use what I have on hand
these are my first choices...
It will reflect my own feelings
going forward (?) into
2025....
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On a lighter note I am happy to
report that I was able to
👏👀FINISH👌👀
the embroidery x-stitching
bordering my little redwork
yearly calendar piece
from my Kathy Schmitz kit!!
Such an adorable piece...
I do love her drawings...
SO HAPPY
😀😁😂😃😄
I switched out to my own darker
red/maroon-ey thread after the
first 3 top blocks...
Which you can see if you click
to enlarge...
↓↓↓
I ironed it this morning
And
will now be looking to see what I
have in stash for borders and
backing.
No batting as I stitched it
to Pellon 101 before
sewing...
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Tom is working on setting up our stereo
speakers in the living room
while I am working on
one of my Christmas gifts:
It is a
"DOOZEY"
😅😆😕😗
This is how far I've gotten
be "missing"--uhhh
or perhaps I haven't put it together
correctly.......
(Ask me how I know this may be true)
[👿👺👹]
I will say, as a "puzzler" since
childhood, these pieces do not
go together and stay put easily...
They are not as thick as I prefer...
But....
I am still enjoying working out
the different areas...
and have finally gotten all the
pieces right-side-up!!
And sort of
arranged in areas where
they may be used...????
We shall see....
Stay tuned....
Hugs, Julierose,
LA Blageuse
(puzzling-pieces-and-fabrics-euse)
Mostly reading blogs and watchin Youtubers for inspiration....
ReplyDeletethe "January Funk" is still in place here...
I, too, know that sometimes the pieces are in the wrong place. Good luck! I do love a good puzzle. We put two together the week of New Year's. They were both Christmas puzzles because we hadn't had a chance to do them earlier. Twas the Twilight before Christmas by Charles Wysocki was one of them. Your dark moody fabric choices are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHope the funk is fleeting and that the missing edge pieces turn up!
ReplyDeleteI love your dark days fabric pull - those are some pretty batiks! Let's hope and pray that the coming days are not too dark for our country. The KS embroidery is lovely - so fun to look at. I love her designs! Enjoy that puzzle, too!
ReplyDeleteI usually leave the puzzling to the RC but sometimes I add a piece or two when I'm walking by. I know there was a lot of muttering about weirdly-shaped pieces in the last one he did.
ReplyDelete'Dark Days' seems so apt right now doesn't it. I'd much rather be playing with fabrics than contemplating the state of the world.
Adorable KS stitchery! So cute! Love the batiks, both pieces are gorgeous. I haven't done a puzzle in ages, enjoy yours. I rarely watch news anymore, too depressing.
ReplyDeleteI love those dark fabrics especially the roses. So pretty! Unfortunately, lots of dark days ahead. Let's hope it's not too awful. I don't usually do puzzles but I may try it one of these days!
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice moody group of fabrics for your new piece.
ReplyDeleteThe redwork is so cute. I hope you find a red fabric for your border.
I do a jigsaw puzzle (or two) almost every day on the computer.
ReplyDeleteThey are so addictive. 300 pieces and usually take an hour or two to finish. I have bought several puzzles recently and need to find a good spot to set up my puzzle board. Our public library also has a selection of puzzles to borrow.
I'm trying to ignore the coming days and just think about the lengthening days and the coming of spring.
Pat
Your dark moody fabric pull is wonderful. Your work is always so personally reflective, I admire that.
ReplyDeleteGreat puzzle. Where do you set it out? I love puzzles but have o place for them.
Sweetest redwork piece, it's lovely.
lizzy
You've pulled some nice fabrics for Dark Days. Those pomegranates look like they were tricky, but they look great. Your embroidery stitching on the Kathy Schmitz piece is stunning. Can't wait to see how you fully finish it. I know what you mean, like so many other things, puzzles aren't made like they used to be. This is a nice one and you've made good progress on it.
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