Monday 25 July 2011

motivational stitching

This week I have been concentrating on doing my last three stitcheries for my boys story quilt. I thought I only had one to go but found another two in the box when I was piecing the blocks on the holidays.
This stitchery didn't appeal to me very much so it was a bit of a hurdle to jump before moving onto the ones I like more. Once finished I am glad to say that I have developed a fondness for it too.


then it was onto the second last one....
I just think it is so cute. I didn't remove the 'fluff' from the dark cotton before snapping a pic so it looks like my poor little boy has hairy armpits! Love the dog's stance on the surfboard.
I am working on the last one, then I will be able to put the last two blocks together. Boy this is coming together.....
Hope you all have a lovely week.
cheers
Marina

17 comments:

  1. Hi Marina
    I'm working on the Boy Story quilt aswell. I just finished the surfer stitchery yesterday!! I am doing the robot one and have the castle and alien blocks to stitch. Seems to have taken mr a long time but I am putting every thing on hold until it's done. Can't wiat to see yours all finished. Good luck
    Cheers Geniene

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  2. The story quilt is looking great. The blocks are such a nice mix of stitchery and patchwork. Your pincushion top certainly looks pretty. The pony looks like he is going to jump off :)
    Seeing all those beautiful glass buttons makes me want to look for vintage buttons now. Apparently bakelite smells if you warm it - rub it hard with your thumb. Also modern plastics were not widely used until mid 1900's - 1930 to 1950 - so if you know how old they are that would help. Their moulded flower shapes look like bakelite patterns.

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  3. Your stitcheries are just lovely Marina... the alien ones remind me of Mork and Mindy... do you remember that show from the 80s? The quilt is going to look special..

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  4. Your stitchery is wonderful and the blocks are so cute :)

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  5. I like the little surfer with his dog. Conjures up lovely memories of summer by the beach.

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  6. Yeah! Full steam ahead - great stitching and such whimsy. I know how that boy feels - everything is going fine and then you fall flat on your face! Lol!

    Not long now Marina - keep up the fantastic work1

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  7. I love the last one as well - it is 'cool' :-D

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  8. The pictures are so clever.... with such a lot of character... love that Phoop....
    Fantastic neat stitching.... (even with hairy armpits!!! haha)
    Hugz

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  9. LOL...these are all just so cute..lovely stitching..

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  10. They are very cute stitcheries and so perfect for little guys.

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  11. It's a bit like eating your vegies ... eat the yucky one first and leave the best till last :)

    Love the surfer dude!

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  12. Your stitcheries are looking gorgeous, you are so close to finishing now!

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  13. Oh, I just love the little surfer dude. My guys surf so he is special to me. So cute!

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  14. This is amazing work!

    I love your Maisie photo's. I want to shnaggle her toes :)

    I have photo's of my Scooter-cat on my blog right now. Come take a look if you get a moment!

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  15. Oh Marina... so close!!!! I love these stitcheries so much and I can't wait to see it all finished (I bet you can't either!!!) Had a little laugh at the hairy armpits he he.... Well done xx

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