July 24, 2022

You can’t be surprised that I duplicated Stacia’s card to give to Deloise.

I used a different background as I felt perhaps the white sewing machine didn’t show up as well as it should have on Stacia’s block. Everything else is the same, except perhaps for the alignment of the blocks on the design wall.

In the future hope to spend more days in Deloise’s Happy Place!

July 17, 2022

It worked out perfectly that one of the few remaining blocks in this Splendid Sampler series is called My Happy Place. Stacia, Deloise and I recently spent a week in Deloise’s Happy Place (she even has a sign saying that). I think it is safe to say that both Stacia and I agree that Deloise’s Happy Place is our Happy Place.

I modified the pattern a bit by adding the tape measure (rather than embroidering a needle and tape measure). I used some of Mum’s fabrics on the design wall (which is actually made from batting). Rather than stitch around the appliqué shapes I did some straight-line quilting that caught at least some part of all the pieces.

Rather than facing or binding I again used the rotary pinking shears (thank you Stacia) to finish the edges.

July 5, 2022

I managed to get the embroidery done before my trip but it was a few days after my return home that I managed to find it again under all the piles I created when I unpacked boxes from my trip. I did just a few simple lines of quilting and then got it ready for the mail.

Because I was short of time I used a new-to-me tool that Stacia gave me. It allows you to cut fabric with a rotary cutter and the results are the same as if you used pinking shears. I’m not sure if the piece will unravel over time but it was a quick finish.

Christy loves her pets so this card, one of the few remaining in my book, was perfect for her.