The more tiny squares I stitch the less tedious they seem. I suppose I'm getting more patient, enjoying the process and knowing that with so many little pieces I really couldn't rush it if I tried! I just surrender and feel happy with each days tiny bit of progress. It will be truly special to me when its finished and I will appreciate it all the more after all the (im)patient waiting.
All my current handwork projects now live in basket draws next to the couch, perfect to keep them tidy but within reach for when I have spare moments to work on them. Its so nice to have room to put things finally!
I'm enjoying these geranium flowers gathered on an evening walk last night.
I only had Rhylee in daycare for the morning so we took a nice big walk together. We went past a garden absolutely packed with fruit trees. There was no grass at all, just trees and more beautiful trees!
I love seeing others growing their food, how fun to daydream of what kinds of fruit each tree grows, how I would enjoy it all if I lived there.
Ive just started watching 'The Good Life' on you tube, I really enjoy it and it inspires me. Benny's lucky were renting this house or else the front lawn might soon be dug up and replaced with yummy leeks!
On a whim I bought the first series of The Good Life from a library sale a few months ago. The shots of thir garden as the season progressed really had me planning my own.
ReplyDeletedear karen, your quilt is simply timeless. just think.. one day you will look back at the stitches you did when you were young.. a real family heirloom.
ReplyDeletei often go over the hand stitches of my great grandmother, its so lovely to touch something made by someone you love and remember. x
Your quilt is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI also love the basket storage for easy access to your crafts - excellent idea!
Love the pretty colours in your quilt, Karen, and you'll be so pleased when you finally get it finished!!
ReplyDeleteI think you really ought to get to know the people with the fruit trees - then maybe you'll get to taste what type of tree's they are!!!
Your quilt is looking beautiful, I love the hand stitching. The Good Life is such a fabulous show, one of my favourites!
ReplyDeleteYour applique is simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteyour embroidery is truly lovely, what a treasure you are making.
ReplyDeleteI love the embroidery on your quilt, I am so looking forward to starting a quilt myself :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely... and if patience is developed in the process, all the better! And I must say that a yard of leeks sounds very original to me, not to mention yummy!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debbie