Diamond Painting

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Hi Everyone!

I decided to jump on the diamond painting bandwagon.  Due to lack of business (a trophy shop relies on sports, gatherings, events, etc.), hubby's been a bit bored.  I didn't really think it would be something he'd do, but I ordered a couple of diamond painting kits - one for each of us.  However, I did keep in mind that I would probably end up doing the one I bought for him.

I got this one for hubby:  American Eagle

I've already made a start on it 'cause he said he didn't have the dedication to do it.  ;-)  Here's my progress after about 2 hours:

Both kits use square diamonds.  I'm starting from the bottom 'cause it seemed I would be less likely to come into contact with the sticky part of the canvas.  I used a straight edge along the bottom edge so that I'd have a good, straight foundation for the rest of the diamonds.

I folded up the cover sheet to just above where I was working.  I held it in place with a piece of scotch tape with the top end folded over so I could remove the tape when I was done for the day.  Because I have a cat, I'm keeping it covered when I'm not working on it.

I got this one for myself:  Police Box

I figured I'd do "his" first so that I'll be motivated to finish it so I can do "mine".  He's not a Whovian, so when I get mine done, I'll hang it in my room upstairs.

I have been enjoying working on the eagle picture.  It's similar "construction" to cross stitch but faster to do.  For me, it's a more mindless activity so I enjoy the break from thinking.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

Update on Rapunzel

 Hello!

I've got an update on my Rapunzel (Dawe) from Heaven and Earth Designs!

Here is where I finished the other night:

The poor girl is in need of a wash but that will have to wait until I finish her.

I've updated the progress bar for her.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

Clean Craft Room!

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Hello Everyone!

I recently cleaned up my craft room.  Woo hoo!  While I’ve always liked my little room, now I LOVE it!

I took out about 10 boxes of "stuff" that I'll never use.  I'm going to sell it at our local auction house.

There are still a few little "tweaks" I want to do, painting is one of them, but for the most part it's done.  Gotta find my jar of spackle - it seems to have disappeared.

Here are some views of my room now.

The staircase, some storage, the quilt I'm hand-quilting:

The staircase with the twinkle lights on, some wall quilts, my fair ribbons:

My cross stitch WIPs, quilting templates, and my Christmas strings quilt:

Looking up the staircase:

My quilt, cross stitch "station" (glider rocker and floor stand), papasan chair, and more storage:

More storage, my tv & dvd player, craft table, stuffed animal storage, and desk:

Some notes about the room:

The gray storage cubes are from Amazon.  

The Grace EZ3 frame is from Amazon (Grace stopped manufacturing them).

The scroll frames and stands are from Artisan Design in Oklahoma.  I LOVE them!  I do not have an affiliate link with them.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

This is a doozy! (In a terrific way)

Hubby finished the custom cutting table he was building for me! I went from the rickety, too-short, table in this photo...

...to this table:

The old table was 35" high - way too short for my 5'10" height. I was suffering from backaches if I spent too long at it.

The new, gorgeous table is 39.5" high and sturdy as can be! He used the bases from two treadle machines for the legs (one from a Singer on the right, one from a White on the left).

The two levels are two dining room table tops. The drawers in between are from the treadle machine cabinets. As you can see, even my cat Spooky approves!

Now I have a table that's the correct height, plus has lots of storage space! My rulers, trash can, and pin cushion now live between the drawers and off the table top. I have so much storage now, I don't know what to put in all of it! Don't worry, I'll figure something out.

Yes, I'm spoiled. Yes, I'm keeping him!

For those who will want to know: the quilt on the design wall is Bonnie Hunter's last mystery quilt, Grassy Creek; the easel on the table top is for my iPad while I'm working; the little jars hold some pins and Wonder Clips. They're on the table so I can throw the clips/pins in them as I take them out of my pre-assembled parts for the quilt. Normally, the little jars live in my closet with their 10 other friends. ;-)

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

2020 Mystery Quilt!

 Hi Everyone!

My new project is the mystery quilt from Bonnie Hunter.  It's not too late to join in!  I just finished the first clue!  Since I didn't finish last year's quilt until August of this year, I'm doing much better on this one.

Here are my first "sets":

I didn't really have any grays or golds in my stash so I did have to buy some for this.  Bummer, fabric shopping.  ;-)

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

#grassycreekquilt #quiltvillemystery @quiltville_bonnie

Another Finish: Victorian Santa

 Hello Everyone!

As I mentioned in my previous post, my next project was going to be a Santa.  Well, I worked on him.  Here he is "built" and finally clothed a bit:

He's fairly large at 22" (55.88cm).  The kit came with everything except the material for the gown and coat.  I chose silver and purple, partially because the accent pieces would go with those colors and I didn't have a Santa dressed in purple in my collection.

Here is the completed Santa:

Behind him, you can see a few of the other Santas in my collection.  I've got my Christmas decorations up already.  It's early, even for me, but...2020.  'Nuff said.

Here are a couple of my trees.  The first one is in our living/dining room.

The second tree is in my sewing room/office.  It's decorated in...Santas!

   

My next project, which I've already started, is a Christmas wall hanging quilt.  Hopefully, I'll have it finished before November 27th when Bonnie Hunter's new mystery quilt starts.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy

Another Finish: Spin City wall quilt

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Hello Everyone!

While 2020 has been a bad year in many ways, at least I'm getting projects done!

My most recent start and finish is called Spin City and it is a small wall quilt.  The quilt measures 31" square.

I used (2) 5" charm packs from this fabric line:

This was the first time that I actually used any of my precut collections!  I felt sort of guilty for even opening one up, so I chose one of my least favorite sets.  ;-)

The binding (and backing) are a Moda marble fabric that I already had.  The small inner border was just another fabric from my stash.

The pattern, Spin City, is from this book (Kindle and paperback versions):

Here is my finished quilt:

I really like the finished quilt.  I wasn't too sure when I looked at the individual fabrics as quite a few of them aren't my normal style.  It has a bit more of an Autumn vibe than the quilt I had hanging there.  In a couple of weeks, it will get (temporarily) replaced by a small Santa quilt I have.

Next project is going to be a Santa Claus kit I've had for awhile.  It's an actual standing figure rather than a quilt or cross stitch project.  I'm ashamed to say that I don't even know how many years I've had the kit!  I did have to buy my own fabrics for the coat and gown.

Happy Stitching!

Stacy