Blanket Stitch

One simple embroidery stitch triggers so many memories. I've said before that my Father taught me to sew. He was an engineer who interpreted the blue prints/patterns which he used the with a small fly wheel (sewing machine) to assemble clothes for my Mother and I.

My Mother taught me the intricacies of using stranded cotton and various stitches to decorate pillow cases and dresser scarfs. We would sit after dinner and stitch. Her stitches were so consistent and I remember her often doing close button hole stitches as a fill in on leaves.

Working on these individual pieces is a gift from them both.

The growing number of blocks reminds me of Dad teaching me to lace leather coin purses.
Another time an image of him sitting at the kichen table making mocossins for his first granddaughter. My daughter Heather.
My Mom changing the bed linen and smoothing out a pillow case she had stitched with love. The setting of the dinner table at Thanksgiving always started with spreading out her hand embroidered table cloth.

Parents who took the time to teach and share their skills. They have enriched my life beyond expectation.

" To the Moon and Back"

EnjoY your weekend  . Terry

Working my way back

It has been a patch of life where the hats of Wife and Mother took precedence.
BUT I'm  back.

String blocks on phone book pages.

Ready to be squared up.

Cut into 4 3 1/2" squares

A little tin suitcase/lunch box

Lots of random hexies

TA DA !!!


The string blocks are an easy project to take to quilting. Stitch, press, stop and chat . I like how something evolves and surprises my creativity. The addition of the hexies gives me simple stitching in a portable size. Each hexagon is different some just random some of the fabrics have stories.

I have always been more intrigued by the journey than the destination.

I was hap hap happy to find lots of new posts on my blohis morning. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed sharing with others and yeah. I acknowledge that I have been remiss in posting so

I promise to do/ strive to stop by more frequently. Maybe it will just be a hexie or two but it's a journey your welcome to share.

Enjoy Easter whatever your plans. Terry

Done and Dusted

Time has just flown by as 2016 started.


By the end of the week 6 of the 9  Birthdays for the year will be celebrated.  Lots of cake this  6 weeks.


the stitching focused on getting this made for a new baby boy . He is the second cousin born this year. The quilt has safely traveled to New Zealand with his Grandparents and been gifted.

First finish for the new year.

The other excitement for January was not as good as birthdays and quilts. Sydney has been having storms and our house was caught in the eye of a storm. The duration was only a matter of a couple of minutes.

The damage was to house and yard only everyone is fine. We are slowly ; ever so slowly dealing with insurance company for fence, roof ,and other work. Beauracury is trying .

All of the ridge caps and several tiles came flying off the house during the storm. I must say I no longer have any delusions about travel to to the mythical land of OZ.
The roofer is due today but who knows if he will do any work or just walk around  and hum and ha.

I shall go to quilting with friends and enjoy the day.

Enjoy your day
Terry